2013

The Brooklyn, New York-based Southern Telecom has announced the recall of A/C chargers that come as an accessory to Polaroid PMID709 internet tablets.  Around 21,000 chargers are impacted by the recall, which was issued upon discovery that overheating is a possibility with these products.  This creates a distinct fire risk.  Although there have been ten… read more

As it gets colder and colder over the next couple of months, many people will turn to space heaters to warm their homes, especially those in Southern California that maybe don’t have a dedicated heating system.  However, heating in this manner must be approached safely, and that can be accomplished by heeding some tips from… read more

The Northbrook, Illinois-based Crate and Barrel has announced the recall of pendant lamps from the Finley Collection due to a potential shock and fire hazard posed to consumers.  The recall affects rectangular, small, and large lamps available across the United States and Canada, with all but 860 of the 19,860 products recalled being sold in… read more

The threat of a fuel leak has led to the recall of Audi S7 and S6 automobiles of the 2013 and 2014 model years.  The recall was announced by Volkswagen Group of America and pertains to an estimated 3,594 vehicles that have a 4.0L engine.  The fuel leak hazard was apparently created by tolerance issues… read more

As it gets colder outside, it’s imperative that citizens do what they can to protect their home from those fire threats which tend to pop up during winter months.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office of West Virginia has come out with a set of tips that even citizens of California would be wise to practice,… read more

The West Kingston, Rhode Island-based Schneider Electric IT Corporation has announced the recall of an astounding 15 million SurgeArrest surge protectors.  The recall affects those products that were made prior to 2003 and that are of the APC 7 and 8 series.  These items are reportedly in danger of overheating, a condition that can lead… read more

Across the country, numerous agencies are taking part in Fire Prevention Week, with this year’s event placing a special emphasis on reducing the threat of a fire in the kitchen.  People grow comfortable in their own environments over the course of time, and sometimes safety can grow lax.  To make sure that you’re reducing the… read more

Now that fall is here, there may be an increase in the number of bonfires taking place around the country.  If you plan on heading out to any bonfire events in the coming weeks, it’s important that you exercise the proper safety precautions.  A new report explains how to do so.  Although the tips are… read more

Now that fall is here, many citizens will be readying their homes for colder weather, which means that furnaces are going to come online and open flames will become more common as people light candles and start blazes in fireplaces.  To help ensure safety, the Fire Department of Kent, Washington has put together some tips… read more

Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech buses of the 2010 model year are being recalled by Eldorado-National Kansas.  1,765 vehicles are potentially affected by a fire threat associated with door headers from A&M Systems.  The 3230 circuit boards on the vehicles could experience high resistance related to voltage spikes that can contribute to damage among circuits… read more

Now that fall is upon us, it’s important to revisit some of those safety considerations that must be taken into account as cold weather hits.  If you reside in an apartment or a home with a fireplace, then the safety tips on hand from a new report are worth your time. It’s important to take… read more

In a couple weeks, several safety agencies from around the nation will observe something known as Fire Prevention Week.  This year, the efforts of those agencies will revolve largely around how to reduce the threat of kitchen fires, which the National Fire Protection Association says are responsible for more home fire injuries than any other… read more