Black & Decker Recalls Drills
About 950,000 cordless drills are being recalled because the switches can overheat and create a fire hazard.
Fire Risk Triggers Mower Recall
1,500 riding lawn mowers are recalled because the fuel line can droop and get cut, posing a fire hazard and possibly burns to users.
Nissan Recalling 161,000 Infinitis
Nissan is recalling Infiniti cars (1997 models of the I30, Q45 and Maxima) for an electrical problem that could start a fire under the hood.
Whirlpool Recalls 17,000 Washer-Dryers
Whirlpool Corporation is recalling combination washer and gas dryer units because the dryers can overheat and start fires.
Refunds Offered for 27,400 Smoke Hoods
A Canadian company is offering refunds for emergency smoke hoods because they may have been purchased for the wrong reasons, such as providing protection against tear gas or chemical weapons.
Fire Threat Prompts Recall of 29,000 Candles
A Honolulu company is recalling the candles because the wicks can re-ignite after they are extinguished, posing a fire hazard.
7,500 Hiking Exercise Machines Recalled
A Utah company is recalling about 7,500 hiking exercise machines because of an electrical component that can overheat and cause a fire.
20,000 Fondue Sets Recalled
An Illinois company is recalling about 20,000 fondue sets because a plastic ring with handles attached to the pot can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards.
100,000 Humidifiers Recalled
A Tennessee company is recalling about 100,000 humidifiers because their motors can overheat and start fires.
Chimney Safety Bulletin
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) cautions all fireplace, wood and coal
stove owners regarding the use of chemical chimney cleaners as a sole source of chimney maintenance.
74,000 Candle Sets Are Recalled
A California company is recalling about 74,000 candle sets sold in Wal-Mart
stores because dripping candle wax can ignite potpourri included with the set.
Also: Candle-Related Fire Deaths Rise
CPSC Asks for the Fire Departments' Help with Recall Round-Up
CPSC is requesting local fire departments and State Designee offices to
establish collection sites for recalled products in firehouses throughout
the state.
'Get Out Alive'
Washington TV Reporter Gives Public Inside Look To Fire Danger
"Get Out Alive" has become the most challenging and rewarding part of my almost 30
years in broadcasting. For the third time, 9 Eyewitness News in Washington,
W*USA-TV, takes viewers inside a fire.
Have A Fire-Safe Holiday Season
With the winter holiday season upon us, the United States Fire Administration
(USFA) reminds everyone to pay attention to potential fire hazards. As homes
become even busier with family and friends, remember that by properly
maintaining working smoke alarms and being aware of possible holiday fire
threats, you can help protect your home and keep loved ones safe.
CPSC Warns That Smoke Alarms in About 16 Million Homes Do Not Work
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, October 29, so most of the country will gain an
hour when we turn our clocks back. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
suggests consumers spend part of this extra time testing to ensure that their smoke
alarms work properly.
Fire Dog Travels 56 Miles For Prevention
The Glenwood, Illinois Fire Department was one of twenty-four fire departments that teamed
up Monday to open Fire Prevention Week in style, with a 56-mile parade featuring Sparky the
Fire Dog, the official "spokesdog" of the National Fire Protection Association.
Prevention Is Big In Small Town
The retired school bus with a living room, kitchen and bedroom, was filled with artificial
smoke and the children had to find their way out. This is just one of the fire prevention
activities that garnered the Greenwich Fire Department in New York an annual state public
education award.
Fire Safety Is Fun In Mesa
Fire departments don’t clown around about fire prevention - except for the Mesa, Arizona
Fire Department, with its Great Escape clown show featuring "Scorch" and "Booter."
Kickoff for Fire Prevention Week
Jessica Holley of Plano, Texas received a homework assignment in 1998 to prepare a
home escape plan in case of a fire. This assignment saved her entire family during an
electrical fire just eight days later.
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