Scalding Water Burns Dozens, Sparking Massive Clothing Steamer Recall
Nearly 195,000 handheld clothing steamers are being recalled after dozens of people suffered serious burn injuries.
Aterian, Inc. is recalling about 194,400 of its PurSteam-branded steamers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 5. The recall includes about 119,000 PurSteam Mighty Lil Steamers and 75,400 PurSteam Elite Travel Steamers.
The steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle during normal use, posing serious burn hazards. Between December 2020 and 2024, Aterian has received a combined 472 reports of dangerous hot water rel…
Returned Husky Desperate To Go Home Greets Everyone With Sweetness At Bergen Animal Shelter
Appa, a nearly 2-year-old Husky, is back at the Bergen County Animal Shelter after being adopted last March and returned less than three months later, shelter officials say.
Appa was adopted on May 31, 2025, and returned on June 7, 2025, because the adopter’s son could not handle the dog, according to shelter manager Meg Tedeschi (video of Appa below).
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Tedeschi said Appa would do best with an owner who has experience owning dogs as an adult, particularly someone familiar with Huskies. She is good with other dogs, an…
