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Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
Ryobi Recalls 113K+ Hedge Trimmers Due To Major Defect: Cpsc A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Mold Risks Prompt Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Air Conditioners Under Many Brand Names Mold Risks Prompt Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Air Conditioners Under Many Brand Names
Mold Risks Prompt Massive Recall Of 1.7M+ Air Conditioners Under Many Brand Names Nearly 1.75 million window air conditioners imported by a New Jersey company have been recalled after reports of mold exposure and respiratory problems. Midea America Corp. issued the recall for about 1.7 million air conditioners sold in the US and around 45,900 in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 5. Midea is headquartered in Parsippany, about 30 miles west of New York City. According to the CPSC, Midea discovered water could pool inside its U and U+ models, creating a risk for mold growth. Mold exposure can trigger respiratory infections,…

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by Chris Spiker
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The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season
The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season Across the United States, Memorial Day Weekend means one thing: It's time to fire up the grill. For many Americans, the grill is more than just a cooking tool. It’s the centerpiece of the season. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, more than 70% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, and Memorial Day is one of the top grilling holidays of the year. It’s also big business. It has been estimated that Americans spend more than $6.1 billion annually on grills and accessories, with retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Amazon offering everything fro…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Police & Fire
Explosion Rocks Parking Lot Of Maryland Business; Man, 23, Arrested: Police Explosion Rocks Parking Lot Of Maryland Business; Man, 23, Arrested: Police
Explosion Rocks Parking Lot Of Maryland Business; Man, 23, Arrested: Police A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly detonating an explosive device in a Home Depot parking lot — sending nearby victims running and triggering a multi-agency investigation, police said. Brent Goetz, 23, of Baltimore County, was arrested on Monday, April 28, after investigators linked him to a weekend explosion in the 6300 block of Eastern Avenue in Baltimore, authorities announced. The blast occurred around 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the rear parking lot of the business, police say. It is alleged that Goetz set off a device near several unidentified victims before fl…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Lowe's Will Close All Locations For 24 Hours: Here's Why Lowe's Will Close All Locations For 24 Hours: Here's Why
Lowe's Will Close All Locations For 24 Hours: Here's Why Lowe's will once again close all stores on Easter Sunday. A spokesperson for the home improvement chain confirmed the closings to Daily Voice on Monday, April 7. The Easter holiday falls on Sunday, April 20. The closure applies to all Lowe's stores nationwide. "This day off will give our associates the opportunity to spend some extra time with their loved ones," the spokesperson said. "It's a way to show appreciation to Lowe’s associates for their dedication to serving our customers." This marks the sixth straight year the home improvement chain has given a day off to employees on Ea…

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by Chris Spiker
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Man Stabbed Ex’s Grandma To Death, Then Picked Up GF, Did Taxes In Maryland: Prosecutors Man Stabbed Ex’s Grandma To Death, Then Picked Up GF, Did Taxes In Maryland: Prosecutors
Man Stabbed Ex’s Grandma To Death, Then Picked Up GF, Did Taxes In Maryland: Prosecutors A Maryland man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s grandmother to death inside her Bel Air home calmly went on to run errands, pick up his current girlfriend, and collect his child from daycare—all after committing the brutal murder, prosecutors said. Angelo Terrell Spencer, 25, of Abingdon, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life, suspended all but 75 years, on Friday, March 21, in Harford County Circuit Court, according to State’s Attorney Alison Healey. The attack happened on Feb. 22, 2024.  Bel Air Police officers responded to a home for a report of a stabbing …

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by Zak Failla
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Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected
Ryobi Recalls 217K+ Lawnmowers Due To Overheating Risks More than 200,000 lawnmowers are being recalled because some have overheated, leading to fires and causing injuries, officials said. Ryobi is recalling more than 217,000 cordless lawnmowers due to a fire hazard after nearly 100 reports of overheating incidents, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 6. The mowers have been linked to five fires and two burn injuries. The recall affects RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers sold online, as well as nationwide at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores. They were for…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From MD's Eight Supermarkets Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From MD's Eight Supermarkets
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From MD's Eight Supermarkets A popular supermarket chain across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic is now partnering with Uber Eats to deliver groceries. Wegmans Food Markets has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer grocery deliveries for customers, Uber said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The supermarket chain based in Rochester, New York, has 111 locations along the East Coast. Uber One members can enjoy perks like free delivery and a five-percent discount on Wegmans orders of more than $35. "We're thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January," said Hashim Amin, Uber’s Head of North American …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Forget about only getting dinner delivered, you can now use Uber Eats and DoorDash to order tools, hardware, and other things you need to complete home projects. The Home Depot has expanded its delivery options by teaming up with DoorDash and Uber Eats, the home improvement chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The on-demand delivery apps will be able to bring customers some supplies and materials in as little as an hour. The apps join other options for the store like Instacart, same-day deliveries through the Home Depot website, and free next-day delivery. "We've n…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Planning To Sell Stolen Tide Pods Outside Virginia Laundromats 'Like Drugs' Busted: Sheriff Man Planning To Sell Stolen Tide Pods Outside Virginia Laundromats 'Like Drugs' Busted: Sheriff
Man Planning To Sell Stolen Tide Pods Outside Virginia Laundromats 'Like Drugs' Busted: Sheriff A pair with a curious business plan are behind bars in Virginia after attempting to clean up by selling stolen Tide detergents "like drugs" in Stafford, according to the sheriff's office. Upper Marlboro resident Toddrick Bowens, 30, and Falls Church native Sonia Bonilla Hercules, 19, are both facing charges after being busted with drugs and more than 100 bottles of detergent they they planned to re-sell. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, late in the afternoon on Wednesday, Aug. 7, deputies were called to Lowe's in the 1300 block of Stafford Market Place …

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by Zak Failla