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Dozens Of Falls, Broken Bones Prompt Major Swing Seat Recall
More than 110,000 swing seats are being recalled after dozens of people fell, including some who suffered broken bones and head injuries.
Pacearth Direct recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 8. The swing seats, metal connectors, or straps can break, posing a risk of serious injuries from falls.
The company has received at least 30 reports of falls involving the swings, according to the CPSC. There have been at least nine reported injuries, including fractures, head injuries, and bruising.
The recall i…
Dietary Supplement Recalled: Ingredient Could Raise Blood Pressure
A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being recalled after testing found a substance that could raise blood pressure and cause serious heart problems.
Leader Formulas LLC, based in Tomball, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of RAPTURE Preworkout powder, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website.
FDA testing detected 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly called DMAA, in the product. The announcement warns that using DMAA can elevate blood pressure and could lead to cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack, shortness of breath, and chest tightening.
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