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Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported
Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Nearly 90,000 popular fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are subject to a federal recall due to concerns about flames escaping from their containers and causing critical injuries. Homeowners have been advised to stop using several Colsen-branded fire pits after receiving multiple reports of serious burn injuries suffered by users, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). "Alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when refilling the fire pit reservoir," a CPSC notice states.  "Flame jetting is a serious event that can occur while pouring …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: Cpsc Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a fresh alert this week regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." In July, the company issued an alert about the products. According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader…

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by Zak Failla
News
New England Legend Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says New England Legend Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says
New England Legend Jay Leno Suffers 'Serious' Burns In Car Fire, Report Says Legendary late-night TV host Jay Leno is hospitalized after suffering serious burns to his face, TMZ reports. The 72-year-old comic was injured Sunday, Nov. 13, inside the Los Angeles garage where he stores his multi-million-dollar collection of cars and motorcycles, the outlet reports. One of the cars erupted into flames, burning the left side of Leno’s face, according to TMZ, which added that flames did not penetrate his eye or his ear. Leno, a New York native who grew up in the Boston area, is undergoing treatment at a burn center and has canceled all engagements for the remainder of …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Person Injured After Boat Catches Fire At Marina In Fairfield County Person Injured After Boat Catches Fire At Marina In Fairfield County
Person Injured After Boat Catches Fire At Marina In Fairfield County One person suffered burns from a boat fire at a marina in Fairfield County. Firefighters responded to the blaze at Norwalk Cove Marina, located at 48 Calf Pasture Beach Road, at about 3:10 p.m. on Friday, July 29, according to the Norwalk Fire Department. Officials said a cabin cruiser-style recreational boat had heavy fire at the rear. The fire started in the engine compartment and extended onto the main deck, authorities reported. A male victim, whose age was not released, was taken to a hospital for treatment of burns, the fire department said. Norwalk Fire said the blaze was placed u…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
One Resident Injured In Fairfield County House Fire, Police Say One Resident Injured In Fairfield County House Fire, Police Say
One Resident Injured In Fairfield County House Fire, Police Say A Fairfield County man received serious burns and suffered smoke inhalation attempting to put out a fire at his home. The fire took place in Easton around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 24 at the home located at 15 hayes St. Easton firefighters responded to the home after receiving a 911 call from the resident stating the house was on fire and that people were still in the home, said Capt. Jonathan Arnold, of the Easton Police Department. When police arrived on the scene, one member of the family was inside the house attempting to extinguish the flames, that were located on the sec…

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by Kathy Reakes