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Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Hundreds of thousands of popular home products are being recalled by Honda due to injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that 391,800 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines are subject to the recall due to improperly manufactured parts that can cause the starter rope to retract unexpectedly, creating an injury hazard.  Specifically, the recall is limited to Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. To date, there have been nearly 2,200 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
CT Man Returned $300K Of Items To Home Depots That He Never Paid For: Feds CT Man Returned $300K Of Items To Home Depots That He Never Paid For: Feds
CT Man Returned $300K Of Items To Home Depots That He Never Paid For: Feds A Connecticut man is accused of ripping off nearly $300,000 from more than two dozen Home Depot stores across eight states, including Massachusetts and Connecticut, authorities said.  Henrique Costa-Mota, age 26, of West Hartford, is charged with conspiracy and wire fraud in the scheme that he allegedly ran from June 2021 until February 202, the US Attorney for Rhode Island said.  Costa-Mota is accused of going to Home Depot locations across the Northeast dressed as a contractor. He would walk in empty-handed, take several doors from the back of the store, and then "return" them t…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk
Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a popular laundry machine is being recalled due to the possibility of creating a fire hazard. Electrolux Group is recalling Frigidaire gas laundry centers that have a felt seal on the dryer drum after receiving nearly two dozen reports of fires breaking out, and one case of a smoke inhalation injury, according to CPSC. Officials said that the felt seal can be folded inward, leading to an accumulation of lint that poses an increased risk of sparking a fire. The recalled laundry centers have model numbers “FFLG4033QW” or “FFLG…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard
Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Injury Hazard Millions of widely-used sledgehammers sold over the past decade are subject to a nationwide recall due to impact injury concerns. Stanley Black & Decker announced a recall of 2.2 million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman fiberglass sledgehammers whose heads can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to CPSC, the DeWALT sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56024 SledgehammerCPSC the Stanley sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled Stanley FATMAX Model FMHT51297 Engi…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Man Killed In Mass Rollover Crash Was 'Avid Gamer, Die-Hard Patriots Fan' Man Killed In Mass Rollover Crash Was 'Avid Gamer, Die-Hard Patriots Fan'
Man Killed In Mass Rollover Crash Was 'Avid Gamer, Die-Hard Patriots Fan' Loved ones are mourning the death of a 28-year-old man who died from injuries sustained in a car crash in Southeast Massachusetts this week. William Gronblom, of New Bedford and formerly of Wareham, was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-195 in Marion on Monday, April 3, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Gronblom graduated from Upper Cape Regional Technical High School in Bourne in 2012 and worked as a manager for a Home Depot in Hyannis, according to his obituary.  When he was not working, Gronbloom was an "avid gamer," enjoyed building his own computers, a…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Fundraisers For Ana Walshe Scam Donors During Vigil Preparations Fundraisers For Ana Walshe Scam Donors During Vigil Preparations
Fundraisers For Ana Walshe Scam Donors During Vigil Preparations Ana Walshe's tragic disappearance, and the suspicious circumstances around it, have created a flood of sympathy for her children and loved ones - but scammers are taking advantage of the people looking to help her family, according to official.  The Cohasset police warned that fundraisers for Walshe's children could be scams, in a post made on Thursday, Jan. 12 on their Facebook page. "We would be hesitant to donate to any fundraising campaigns at this time," the post read.  Do not support any fundraising campaigns attempting to support the children of Ana Walshe unless it's verified b…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History
Body Disposal Tips Found In Ana Walshe's Husband's Search History While police searched a dumpster for evidence in the Ana Walshe case, her husband's shocking search history came to light, according to Boston 25.  An overnight search on Monday, Jan. 9 led to the discovery of multiple items that police will process and test to see if the items are of value as evidence to the missing woman's case, according to the Norfolk District Attorney. Items found include trash bags with blood, a hatchet, hacksaw, rug, and used cleaning supplies, according to @WFLAJosh on Twitter. JUST IN. According to @wbz sources, investigators searching Peabody transfer station …

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor New details have emerged about the disappearance of a 39-year-old woman from Cohasset and her husband's alleged interference with authorities and their investigation.  Brian Walshe, age 47, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court on Monday, Jan. 9 after he was arrested for misleading investigators in their search of his wife Ana Walshe on Sunday.  During Brian's hearing, prosecutors said that blood was found in one section of the Walshe's Cohasset home, from which Ana was reportedly last seen leaving on January 1. A bloody knife was also recovered from the basement, prosecutors said.  …

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by David Cifarelli
Business
More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
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…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
More Charges For Couple Who Ran $1M Organized Crime Ring Out Of Video Store: Worcester DA More Charges For Couple Who Ran $1M Organized Crime Ring Out Of Video Store: Worcester DA
More Charges For Couple Who Ran $1M Organized Crime Ring Out Of Video Store: Worcester DA A 68-year-old Lancaster man is accused of employing an army of drug addicts and professional shoplifters to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from stores across Worcester County and reselling the items out of a Leominster strip mall, authorities said. A 43-year-old Fitchburg woman is accused of helping him organize the scheme. John F Duplease Jr. and Penny Williams were arrested last year, but the charges against them continue to pile up. A grand jury this week indicted Duplease on charges of being the leader of an organized retail theft enterprise, aggravated orga…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Police ID Shelburne Falls Woman, 48, Killed In Greenfield Head-On Collision Police ID Shelburne Falls Woman, 48, Killed In Greenfield Head-On Collision
Police ID Shelburne Falls Woman, 48, Killed In Greenfield Head-On Collision A 48-year-old Shelburne Falls woman died Thursday morning, Nov. 18, after her truck hit a patch of black ice on Route 2, which sent her skidding into oncoming traffic, authorities said.  Connie Francis Rogers lost control of her Nissan Frontier around 7 a.m. near the Home Depot on Mohawk Trail in Greenfield, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said in a news release. She slammed into another car in the oncoming lane, but that driver was not injured.  The crash caused police to shut down Route 2 for three hours, and detectives are still investigating the caus…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria
Clorox Recalls Pine-Sol Cleaners Due To Infection-Causing Bacteria Parent company Clorox is recalling eight Pine-Sol disinfectant cleaning products due to fears they may contain infection-causing bacteria, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. Clorox produced approximately 37 million recalled products in that period, the CPSC said. The recalled products have date codes beginning with the prefix “A4” and followed by a five-digit number less than 22249. The products were sold in bottles of 28, 48, 60, 100…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards A company has recalled more than 1 million electrical panels due to thermal burn and fire hazards. Schneider Electric announced the recall of about 1.4 million Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers on Thursday, June 16, because the products' load centers can overheat. The recall includes equipment that was installed in homes, recreational vehicles, and commercial establishments, the announcement said.  The company said it has received one report of an incident involving a loose wire but no reports of injuries. The recalled products were sold in stores across the United States…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Region Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Region
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Region Two New York men are facing charges after authorities said they stole more than 1,000 gallons of cooking oil in Connecticut and then led police on a pursuit. The owner of Pizza Palace Restaurant in Middlesex County called police at about 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, to report that he had interrupted the theft of cooking oil at his restaurant, according to the Old Saybrook Police Department. The restaurant is located at 1283 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook. He gave a description of the Home Depot "Rent Me" box truck that had fled the scene, police said.  He also directed polic…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard
Massive National Recall Issued For 367K Refrigerators Due To Choking Hazard A massive recall of popular refrigerator products has been announced due to the potential risk of a choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Electrolux is recalling approximately 367,500 Frigidaire and Electrolux side-by-side, top freezer, and multi-door refrigerators. According to CPSC, the ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard. Related story - Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard The recall includes 13 models of Frigidaire refrigerators and …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Home Depot In Region Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Home Depot In Region
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Home Depot In Region Know him? Police investigators in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted suspect who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases at an area Home Depot. In Hartford County, an alert was issued by the Enfield Police Department for a wanted man who allegedly used the stolen card at the Home Depot location on Elm Street. Investigators released a surveillance photo of the suspect, who was wearing dark pants, blue hoodie, black mask and black hat at the time of the incident. No other descriptive information was provided by police. It is u…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Search For Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing SUV In Region Police Search For Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing SUV In Region
Police Search For Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing SUV In Region Police are searching for a man and woman accused of stealing an SUV that was left running in a Connecticut store parking lot. A silver Honda CRV was stolen from a Home Depot parking lot in Hartford County at about 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, according to the Glastonbury Police Department. On Wednesday February 2nd, at approximately 6:15pm a silver Honda CRV was stolen from the Home Depot parking lot. The... Posted by Glastonbury Police Department on Saturday, February 5, 2022 The owner took the key with them in the store but left the Honda running, police said. "The pictured coup…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People, CPSC Says Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People, CPSC Says
Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People, Cpsc Says E-filliate has issued a recall for their DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones, after many reports of the devices overheating, bursting into flames, or causing minor burns to consumers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. The mobile accessory store says it has received 61 reports of the earphones overheating during charging or use, including five reports of fire and four reports of minor burn injuries. Recalled DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless EarphonesConsumer Product Safety Commission The wireless earphones were sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other electronics stores and h…

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by Joe Gomez
News
Former US Postal Employee In Region Admits Stealing Cash, Gift Cards Former US Postal Employee In Region Admits Stealing Cash, Gift Cards
Former US Postal Employee In Region Admits Stealing Cash, Gift Cards A former United States Postal Service employee from Connecticut has pleaded guilty to opening peoples' mail and stealing gift cards and cash. Hartford County resident Nathaniel Bonilla, age 32, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Monday, Nov. 1, to theft of mail by a postal employee, according to Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. The US Attorney's Office said Bonilla worked as a mail processing clerk at the US Postal Service’s Process and Distribution Center in Hartford. Between April 2020 and October 2020, Bonilla opened mail envelopes with …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Hit Cop With Vehicle, Police Say CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Hit Cop With Vehicle, Police Say
CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Hit Cop With Vehicle, Police Say A Connecticut man who was allegedly found passed out in his vehicle from drugs and then attempted to run over a Connecticut State trooper has been arrested. Hartford County resident Steve Kaminski, age 35, of Enfield, was arrested on On Tuesday, May 25, on a warrant for the incident that took place on Friday, April 30 in front of the Home Depot in Enfield. The incident began when a state trooper was in the store parking lot when he was stopped by two men who told him there was a man passed out in a vehicle they could wake up, said the Connecticut State Police. The trooper pulled his cruise…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Leader Of $1M Shoplifting Ring Busted In Massachusetts, State Police Say Leader Of $1M Shoplifting Ring Busted In Massachusetts, State Police Say
Leader Of $1M Shoplifting Ring Busted In Massachusetts, State Police Say A months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Massachusetts man for running an alleged large shoplifting enterprise that earned him more than $1 million. The investigation began in February 2020, when Trooper Joseph Hall made a traffic stop in Leominster which resulted in one of the vehicle’s occupants being arrested for outstanding warrants, said the Massachusetts State Police. After the arrest, the rest of the occupants, including the boyfriend of the person arrested, were allowed to leave, according to police.  A short time later a BOLO was issued for the same vehicle regardin…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires
Recall Issued For 226K Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Alarms That Don't Sound Alert For Fires More than 226,000 faulty combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are being recalled because they may fail to provide alerts if a fire was to break out. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that seven Kidde models - Series 2040, 2050, 2060, and 2070 smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms (see above) - are included in the recall. According to CPSC, the alarms were sold at Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and other department, home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com, and other online retailer…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Massachusetts Man With Knife Caught In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say 20-Year-Old Massachusetts Man With Knife Caught In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say
20-Year-Old Massachusetts Man With Knife Caught In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say Two from Worcester were arrested in a stolen vehicle that was involved in a later attempted theft at a Massachusetts postal facility, police said. The Shrewsbury Police Department received a “Be On The Lookout” alert from the Worcester Police Department at approximately 10:42 a.m. on Monday, March 29 for a stolen vehicle that was involved in an attempted larceny. Police said the vehicle, a white 2017 Nissan Rogue, was reported stolen out of Worcester on Sept. 20, 2020. Shortly after the BOLO was issued, Shrewsbury Police Officer John Pitro spotted the Nissan driving south on Route 9 near …

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by Zak Failla
Business
More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off
More Than 190,000 Ceiling Fans Recalled Because Blades May Fly Off More than 190,000 popular ceiling fans sold at Home Depot have been recalled nationwide because the fans' blades may fly off while in use.  King of Fans, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, company announced the recall of its 54-inch Hampton Bay Mara ceiling fans, due to the detaching blades, according to a statement from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.  According to the commission, of the 47 reports of detached blades, two of the blades struck people, and four blades caused property damage. The commission said for users to "immediately stop" using the fans which came in matte…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours If you need a last-minute item on Christmas Eve, many stores will be open until 6 p.m. with some exceptions staying open later. The following is a list of store closing times for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020, according to USA Today and retail websites. Aldi, 4 p.m. Best Buy, 7 p.m. Big Lots, 10 p.m. Big Y, 6 p.m., pharmacy closes at 4 p.m. BJ’s Wholesale Club, 6 p.m. Costco, 5 p.m. CVS, most stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Day, pharmacy hours vary Dollar General, 10 p.m. Fresh Market, 7 p.m. Home Depot, 5 p.m. Home Goods, 6 p.m. Kohl’s, 6 p.m. Lowe’s, 6 p.m. Market Baske…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19: Employees Filed Hundreds Of Safety Complaints Against Massachusetts Employers COVID-19: Employees Filed Hundreds Of Safety Complaints Against Massachusetts Employers
Covid-19: Employees Filed Hundreds Of Safety Complaints Against Massachusetts Employers Massachusetts has received about 900 complaints from employees who say their workplaces are not safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The complaints were submitted through a form Governor Charlie Baker’s administration debuted May 20. As of July 7, Attorney General Maura Healey’s office had received more than 900 complaints, according to the Boston Business Journal. Businesses that have been the subject of six or more complaints include Target, Home Depot, and Ocean State Job Lot. Through the online form, employees have reported violations that include a failure to social distance and a lack…

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by Kristin Palpini