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John Deere Recalling 150K+ Compact Utility Tractors For Faulty Brakes:
Cpsc
Nearly 150,000 John Deere vehicles that were sold nationwide are subject to a recall due to faulty brakes that can create a potential crash hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is cautioning. This week, the company announced a massive recall involving multiple models of their "Compact Utility Tractors," which may have a front bell crank in the brake linkage that can fail, resulting in the tractor losing its ability to stop. The recall, impacting an estimated 147,900 tractors, was announced on Sept. 26. To date, there have been four reports of brakes fa…
Business
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire:
Cpsc
Hundreds of thousands of AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps sold across the country are subject to a recall due to a fire hazard that resulted in at least one death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This week, CSPC and Hong Kong-based Bestway International announced that they are recalling approximately 866,000 pumps that can overheat, causing its plastic housing to ignite, increasing the risk of fire or injury. CPSC says that there have been at least three fires reportedly involving the spa pumps, including one that led to a massive house fire in January 2024 in…
Police & Fire
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA
A three-month investigation concluded this week with six arrests and more than 120 criminal charges tied to multiple store break-ins in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, authorities announced. The Essex County District Attorney's Office announced the charges in what investigators dubbed “Operation Smash & Cash.” The sextet is accused of breaking into at least 12 convenience stores and stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from February through April 2024 and causing thousands of dollars in damages. The break-ins were reported at convenience stores in Swampscott, Saug…
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashed Into 2 Houses, Displacing Family In Hopkinton: Police
A drunk driver is facing multiple charges after police say he hit two homes with his van in Hopkinton, leaving one uninhabitable, police said. Stephen Murphy, 52, of Hopkinton, hit two homes with his van at 75 and 77 Grove St. before driving away from the area shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4. Officers stopped the car driven by Murphy and arrested him shortly after, police said. First responders arrived at the two homes to find one of them with significant damage to a load-bearing wall. Firefighters worked to stabilize the home in Hopkinton. Hopkinton Police Department Firef…
Police & Fire
Quincy Man Crashes Mercedes Into House Trying To Outrun Officers In Boston: Police
A Quincy man thought he could escape police in South Boston, but he didn't make it far after crashing into the side of a home, authorities said. Cedric Fortune, 21, of Quincy, is facing several felonies following the Thursday night, Dec. 21, chase and crash, Massachusetts State Police said. It began after a state police trooper noticed his blue Mercedes run a red light at the intersection of Frontage Road and the Massachusetts Avenue Connector around 10:30 p.m. and tried to pull him over. Fortune sped off and refused to stop, police said. The trooper decided to call off th…
Police & Fire
Not Lovin' It: Unhappy Customer Damages Boston McDonald's Over Coffee Order
A dissatisfied McDonald's customer threw quite the fit when he was unhappy with how his coffee was made at a Boston location, authorities said. The male suspect became "irate" when he was handed his coffee at a Roxbury McDonald's around 12:14 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, Boston Police report. The incident happened at the McDonald's located at 301 Warren Street in Roxbury.Google Maps Street View Out of anger, the man pushed a glass encased bakery warmer off the counter, causing it to shatter, before leaving the restaurant. Boston Police are now looking to locate and identify t…
Business
More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
A company is recalling 663,500 washing machines after receiving reports of the machines overheating and causing fires. Samsung issued the recall of "Top-Load Washing Machines" on Thursday, Dec. 22, because the products could short-circuit and overheat. The company said it has received 51 reports of washers smoking, melting, overheating, or catching fire. Ten of the incidents resulted in property damage, and three consumers reported suffering from smoke inhalation, Samsung said. This recall involves several models of Samsung’s top-load washers with super-speed wash, wh…
Police & Fire
Two Dozen Gravestones Damaged At Massachusetts Cemetery, Police Say
Around two dozen gravestones were damaged at a Massachusetts cemetery over the weekend, authorities said. Cambridge Police said the gravestones were "pushed over and damaged" after they responded to North Cambridge Cemetry on Rindge Avenue around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. A resident who was visiting their family member's grave noticed a headstone was loose and notified police, Universal Hub reports. The estimated property damage was said to be more than $12,000, according to police. The investigation is ongoing.
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