Lochinvar Condenser Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

Lochinvar LLC has issued a recall for approximately 17,000 of its condenser boilers after it was found they had a defect that could result in carbon monoxide leaking from the boiler. This poses a potential risk to anyone who owns these boilers, given the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Anyone with these boilers should contact the manufacturer for a free repair, and make sure to have carbon monoxide detectors active until the issue can be fixed.

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Laundress and Fabuloso Products Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

Two major recalls have been issued in the past few months for Laundress and Fabuloso cleaning products, due to bacterial contamination of their products. The bacteria found in these products is relatively harmless for healthy people, but can be potentially life-threatening to people with certain chronic health problems. Anyone who has these products should stop using them immediately, and if they suffer any negative health effects, should see a doctor as soon as possible.

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Williams Cedar Sues Unilever for Wrongful Death of 5-Year-Old Girl

Gerald Williams and David Cedar, partners in Williams Cedar LLP, announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against Unilever United States, Inc. and others on behalf of Ashley Sites and Gabriel Yibale, who are seeking damages for the death of Elliana Yibale, the plaintiffs’ five-year-old daughter.

The lawsuit alleges that Elliana, who was born with congenital abnormalities and was immunocompromised, died due to exposure to dangerous bacteria that was found in a line of fabric treatments and home cleaning products under the product name “The Laundress.” These products were sold by the company of the same name from 2004 to 2019, when Unilever bought the company. Unilever continued to market The Laundress brand name until November 2022, when elevated levels of bacteria were found in these products, causing Unilever to recall the entire product line.

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Bacteria Leads to Recall of Eight Million “The Laundress” Products

Eight million cleaning products from The Laundress, Inc., have been recalled after it was discovered they may contain bacteria that is dangerous to people with weak immune systems or certain medical conditions. This recall affects a variety of different products from The Laundress, including laundry detergent, fabric softener, and others, which have been sold across the United States. Anyone with one of the affected products should dispose of them as soon as possible and contact the company for a full refund.

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Banana Boat Recalls Hair and Scalp Sunscreen Due to Benzene Contamination

Banana Boat has issued a recall for its Hair and Scalp Sunscreen after trace amounts of benzene were detected in three batches of the product. This recall is meant to protect people from unintentional exposure to the toxic chemical, which can make them seriously sick, or even kill people in high enough doses. Anyone who has one of the affected batches of sunscreen should cease use of them and discard them immediately.

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