National· October 15, 2026· Recalls of building materials and fitted appliances
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lid on the 6-quart Power Quick Pot pressure cooker can open while pressurized, and the importer has refused to recall or repair the units. Owners of model Y6D-36 are urged to stop using them.
National· October 15, 2026· Recalls of building materials and fitted appliances
CPSC says the glass doors on Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance air fryer ovens can close suddenly on a user's arms, causing burns. No recall is available because the original importers closed and the current brand owner declined to take part.
National· October 8, 2026· Tools
The CPSC announced a recall of DR Power Pilot and Premier trimmer mowers because grass and debris can ignite. It affects owners and landscaping or property-maintenance crews who bought them from hardware stores.
National· October 8, 2026· Recalls of building materials and fitted appliances
Snow Peak is recalling Takibi propane insert model ST-332-US and its lava rocks after a report of the rocks exploding when heated. About 100 units were sold on Snowpeak.com in July 2026 for around $350.
National· September 24, 2026· Tools· Recalls of building materials and fitted appliances
CPSC says FOTING pressure washers sold online lack a ground-fault protection device at the plug and have a power cord too short for safe use. The maker has not agreed to a recall, so owners are told to stop using and destroy the units.
National· May 5, 2026· Installation· Construction law
The Department of Energy says it will use enforcement discretion for the thermal efficiency standards on certain commercial water heating equipment manufactured from October 6, 2026 through October 5, 2027. The policy covers gas-fired storage and instantaneous heaters and hot water supply boilers.
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