Volvo Trucks North America has recently issued a recall for several trucks over a possible fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that multiple trucks are being recalled after it was noted that the MFM Type 24 J-series piston parking braking chamber these vehicles are equipped with could experience a leak of pressure, increasing the risk associated with having the brake dragging instead of being released. The company has stated this issue could eventually lead to a (read more)
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28
Feb
2013
Fire Hazard Prompts Coffeemaker Recall
Multiple news agencies have reported that certain coffeemakers have been recalled over a potential issue that could pose a fire hazard to users. According to the official recall announcement issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 6,000 units of the One-Cup Coffeemakers imported by Jerdon Style, LLC, have been recalled after the company received incident reports associated with the device. The full announcement states that these products could overheat, increasing the fire risk and burn hazard to consumers. (read more)
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05
Dec
2012
Tips On How To Safely Decorate For Christmas
The holidays are around the corner. When it comes to Christmas decorations, safety should be always in your mind, especially while dealing with lights and other items that could pose serious fire and burn risks to users. According to safety advocates, installing holiday lights could be dangerous if you don’t follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. By over stranding the wires, you could cause a fire. In certain cases, using led Christmas lights can be both efficient and much safer than using (read more)
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26
Nov
2012
Vehicles Recalled By Starcraft Over Fire Risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in the agency’s latest statement that certain 2013 models of travel trailers manufactured by Starcraft are being recalled. According to the official statement issued by the federal agency along the manufacturer, the 2013 model year of the Autumn Ridge AR-One travel trailers are being recalled because of the presence of certain wire connections that could keep the electric boxes’ wires from being correctly tightened. If the wires are not positioned correctly, the items (read more)
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09
Nov
2012
LG Electric Rangers Recalled, CPSC Reports
Several news articles have revealed that 161,000 units of LG Electric Ranges are being recalled over a possible fire hazard that could cause burns in users. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has revealed in a recent publication that the electric ranges sold nationwide between January 2006 and June of 2010 may fail to to turn off. If the user switches the product off and it doesn’t stop running, the temperature may increase, which could increase a burn or even (read more)
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06
Nov
2012
Thor Recalls Motorhomes Over Possible Fire Risk
All units of 2008 through 2010 motorhomes manufactured by Thor Motorcoach are being recalled over an issue with the vehicle’s transfer switch. The release published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated that the motorhome models known as Hurricane, Chateau, Windsport, Dutchmen, Magellan, Presidio, Mandalay and Fun Mover manufactured between June 1, 2007 and May 1, 2009 were equipped with transfer switches that may not be adequate to the vehicle, which could cause the transfer switch to overheat. If (read more)
Read MoreMultiple reports indicate that Champion Power Equipment has issued a recall announcement concerning 8.600 units of portable generators over a possibility it could pose a fire hazard to consumers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the generator’s carburetor could experience a fuel leak, which could turn into a fire if in the presence of an igniting components. The federal agency claims the company has received 11 reports of generators experiencing fuel leaks. Eight of the 11 reports resulted (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several reports, Atomi, of New York, N.Y. has issued a recall for 80,000 units of Sharper Image USB wall chargers over a possible fire and burn hazard. Reports show that these products were responsible for at least 13 incidents in the past. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that chargers could overheat while being used, which could lead to smoke and a fire. Although incidents have been reported, no injuries were recorded. Products affected by this recall (read more)
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03
Oct
2012
Honda Recalls Several Accords Over A Fire Danger
Honda has recalled 60,000 Honda Accords and other models due to reported leakage in the steering hose, which could eventually cause a fire. Up to this moment, however, no fires or injuries have been reported in association with these recalled vehicles. The recall affects the cars that are equipped with V-6 engines of the 2003 through 2007 year models. If you are an owner of one of these vehicles, a free hose replacement will be offered to your vehicles in (read more)
Read MoreBluestem Brands has issued a recall for the Range Rider Ride-on style toys over a possible fire risk, according to the news. These ride-on cars have been equipped with a battery that has been found to experience overheating issues. When the battery overheats it can cause the plastic to smoke and melt and possibly even cause a fire. The toys were sold through Fingerhut and at this moment, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to contact Bluestem (read more)
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