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Check your drawer: Thousands of heating devices recalled nationwide for fire, burn risks

A popular cold-weather accessory is being pulled from the market after safety concerns involving its battery. More than 5,500 were sold nationwide, and owners are being told to stop using them immediately. See if yours is on the list.

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What happened Check your drawer: Thousands of heating devices recalled nationwide for fire, burn risks.
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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Oct 6, 4:06 PM

Check your drawer: Thousands of heating devices recalled nationwide for fire, burn risks

A popular cold-weather accessory is being pulled from the market after safety concerns involving its battery. More than 5,500 were sold nationwide, and owners are being told to stop using t...

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OregonianNews report · Oct 6, 4:06 PM

Check your drawer: Thousands of heating devices recalled nationwide for fire, burn risks

A popular cold-weather accessory is being pulled from the market after safety concerns involving its battery. More than 5,500 were sold nationwide, and owners are being told to stop using t...

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Oct 6, 4:06 PM

Check your drawer: Thousands of heating devices recalled nationwide for fire, burn risks

A popular cold-weather accessory is being pulled from the market after safety concerns involving its battery. More than 5,500 were sold nationwide, and owners are being told to stop using t...

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Oct 6, 4:06 PM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Oct 6, 4:06 PM: Oregonian joined the source map.

Oct 6, 4:06 PM: The Birmingham News (AL.com) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.