Don’t Overlook The Potential Fire Hazard Posed By Your Dryer
This winter, we’ve talked about many of the fire hazards that tend to crop up as people set out to heat their homes during bouts of extreme cold. If you’re not using a space heater, a fireplace, or a furnace in the optimum manner, you put yourself and everyone within your residence at risk. However,… read more
Lawsuit Seeks Reinstallation Of Furniture Chemical Law In California
At the beginning of this year, the state of California repealed the requirement that furniture be able to stand up to an open flame before it comes to the market. California made this move in a bid to reduce citizens’ exposure to chemicals that could possibly increase the risk of cancer. In order to stand… read more
2,800 Ellipticals And Ascent Trainers Recalled Over Fire Threat
The Cottage Grove, Wisconsin-based Johnson Health Tech North America has announced the recall of Elliptical trainers and Ascent trainers under the Matrix Fitness brand. These products could be found at various gym facilities across the country, where they were provided between November 2011 and the end of 2012, adding up to a total of around… read more
Even In Winter, Californians Must Be Aware Of Wildfire Dangers
Although it may seem inconceivable given the time of the year, a wide swath of California is dealing with what can be considered drought conditions. A state of emergency was recently declared by the Governor, and a new article relates how persons in the Santa Clarita Valley (and potentially other affected areas) may stay safe… read more
Don’t Let Your Wood-Burning Fireplace Endanger Your Home
Now that winter is in full swing, residents everywhere are likely wondering when the spring is going to get here and banish the cold weather. That may still be months away, so for now, it’s up to you to do what you can to stay warm within your residence. For many people, that will mean… read more
300,000 GMC Sierras And Chevy Silverados Recalled Over Fire Risk
GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado vehicles of the 2014 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a possible overheating threat. Each of the 300,000 vehicles estimated to be affected by the recall could have a 5.3L or 4.3L engine. The overheating issue affects the exhaust and could be triggered when the vehicle… read more
27,933 Edge Automobiles Recalled By Ford Over Fuel Leak Risk
Edge automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years that have 2.0L engines are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company because of a safety issue that could pose a fire threat. 27,933 vehicles are potentially impacted by the recall, which comes as the result of an error during manufacturing. This could lead to a… read more
42,500 Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Recalled For Overheating Risk
A recall has been issued on oscillating fan heaters under the Kenmore brand due to concerns that they could trigger a fire in the nearby area. 42,500 heaters with a model number of 127.90914310 are affected by the recall, which was announced by the Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based Sears Holdings. The motor mounts can reportedly break,… read more
8,900 Coby Televisions Recalled For Possible Fire Threat
8,900 televisions from the now-defunct Coby USA are being recalled by 11 of the retailers that stocked the equipment because of safety concerns associated with the flat-screens. Affected televisions are 32 inches, have TFTV3229 as their model number, and were available across the country between August 2011 and this past November. The failure of an… read more
Fire Hazard Prompts BMW To Recall 50,184 Motorcycles
R-Model, HP2, S 1000, and K-Model motorcycles of model years ranging between 2005 and 2012 are being recalled by BMW of North America. 50,184 vehicles could be affected by an issue wherein the auxiliary and the primary fuel pump flanges are in danger of cracking. If this cracking becomes sufficient, fuel could emanate from that… read more
Make Christmas Tree Disposal Safe and Immediate
With Christmas behind them, many families will now be able to turn their attention to clearing all the clutter that may surround the tree. But in doing, it’s easy to lose sight of perhaps the most important thing that will need to be disposed of promptly: the tree itself. If you have a real tree,… read more
Flammability Concerns Lead to Recall of 17,000 Yankee Candle Rings
Rings of artificial foliage, berries, and pinecones are being recalled by the South Deerfield, Massachusetts-based Yankee Candle Company because of the threat of a fire the items could create. 17,000 of the products are being recalled, 2,000 of which were sold in Canada with the rest being available in the United States. These items, which… read more