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Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50,000 massage guns sold at major retailers across the country are being recalled due to more than a dozen reports of overheating and a burn injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that Homedics is recalling tens of thousands of personal massagers that ca overheat while charging, leading to a report of fire or burn risk.  In total, approximately 46,000 are being recalled in the US, and another 41,000 in Canada, according to federal officials. The recall includes "HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers" with model number HHP-715 and a 120 VAC, 6…
61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon 61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon
61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon More than 61,000 gun cases sold nationwide are being recalled due to a malfunction that can allow unauthorized people to access dangerous weapons, and already led to the death of a child. Illinois-based Fortress Safe announced this week that the biometric gun safes were being recalled due to a "serious safety hazard and risk of death" caused by a programming feature that made the safes more accessible.  The recall comes following a recent lawsuit that alleges a 12-year-old boy died from a gun obtained from one of the safes, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  "…
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…
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: Cpsc After multiple deaths, 450 fires, 2,000 incidents of overheating, and $19 million in property damage – millions of dehumidifiers are being recalled, according to a release by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Aug. 16, 2023.  The dehumidifiers were manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances, of China, and were sold under major brand names: Danby, De’Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima, the CPSC explained.  "Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund,…
Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk
Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a popular laundry machine is subject to a new recall 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”…
Driver Sought In Hackettstown Lowe’s Hit-And-Run Crash Driver Sought In Hackettstown Lowe’s Hit-And-Run Crash
Driver Sought In Hackettstown Lowe’s Hit-And-Run Crash Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Hackettstown. The man was driving a green 2004-2007 Ford F250 when he struck another vehicle and fled the scene in the parking lot of Lowe’s on Mountain Avenue around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, local police said in a Friday, Nov. 4 release. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hackettstown Police Department at 908-852-3300 or send an anonymous tip by texting 888-777 and in the message part you must first type “TIP HA…
ID Sought For Men Who Used Trash To Steal $4K In Electrical Breakers From Lehigh Valley Lowe’s ID Sought For Men Who Used Trash To Steal $4K In Electrical Breakers From Lehigh Valley Lowe’s
ID Sought For Men Who Used Trash To Steal $4K In Electrical Breakers From Lehigh Valley Lowe’s Recognize them? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say worked together to steal more than $4,000 worth of electrical breakers from a Lehigh Valley Lowe’s store. The men, pictured above, put more than 100 breakers into a large trash can at the Bethlehem Township store and wheeled them out without paying around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, local police said in a release on Friday, Sept. 2. The men then fled in a red vehicle. Scroll down to view additional photos. We’re looking to identify these men in reference to a retail theft investigation. It is alleged b…
Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWALT Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWALT Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles
Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWalt Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles A national recall of nearly 1.5 million DeWALT power saws has been announced due to potential injury and laceration hazard concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the company issued a recall of 1,364,000 DeWALT 12-inch sliding compound miter saws due to a rear safety guard that can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders. There is also a laceration hazard to users who could come into direct contact with the saw blade as a result of the issue. The recall includes DeWALT models DWS779, DWS780, and DHS…
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard New safety instructions are being provided to more than 750,000 consumers across the country after a national recall was issued for a popular brand of swinging hammock chairs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 786,000 RIO-branded chairs due to the improper insertion of pins provided for assembly that can cause the legs to collapse, creating a potential injury hazard to users. Officials announced the recall on Thursday, June 30. The folding chairs have a black or gray metal frame, a fabric seat, and a backrest with a pillow, some of which have a dri…
UPDATE: Car Slams Into Front Of Hunterdon County Building (PHOTOS) UPDATE: Car Slams Into Front Of Hunterdon County Building (PHOTOS)
Update: Car Slams Into Front Of Hunterdon County Building (Photos) A car slammed into the front of a Hunterdon County building, authorities said. The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the Raritan Town Square complex near Lowe's in Raritan Township and found a car that barreled through the front of the building just before 6:30 a.m., the department said. The car initially plowed through Edward Jones before taking a right into Dockside restaurant, authorities said. The driver and passenger were unharmed and refused medical attention. The scene was cleared in about 40 minutes following a thorough check of the structure by the t…
Ex-Police Officer Who Faked Her Death In Ukraine Nabbed For Retail Theft, Records Show Ex-Police Officer Who Faked Her Death In Ukraine Nabbed For Retail Theft, Records Show
Ex-Police Officer Who Faked Her Death In Ukraine Nabbed For Retail Theft, Records Show A former Baltimore police officer who allegedly faked her death in Ukraine to avoid going to trial over false sex assault accusations toward a Pennsylvania officer, has been arrested yet again for retail theft,  authorities say. Oksana Olkesandrivna Brown, 47, of Dallastown, was previously sentenced to serve two years probation, 50 hours of community service, and was banned from the Shrewsbury Township Walmart after she was convicted of stealing $30 worth of merchandise in 2018, court records show. Brown claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Pennsylvania state trooper while the…
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 20 Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Route 20 Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 20 Crash A motorcyclist was ejected and killed overnight in a crash with at least one other vehicle on a stretch of Route 20 in Paterson, authorities said. Initial details were sparse other than that the crash occurred outside the Lowe's on the northbound side of McLean Boulevard shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, and that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene soon after. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes was expected to provide further details. CHECK BACK WITH US
Police Seek ID For Man Who Stole More Than $800 In Vacuum Cleaners From Lehigh Valley Lowe's Police Seek ID For Man Who Stole More Than $800 In Vacuum Cleaners From Lehigh Valley Lowe's
Police Seek ID For Man Who Stole More Than $800 In Vacuum Cleaners From Lehigh Valley Lowe's Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say stole more than $800 worth of vacuum cleaners from a Lehigh Valley Lowe’s store. The man — pictured above — stole the merchandise from the Birkland Place store in Bethlehem Township around 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, township police said. The man then drove away in a maroon Honda Accord, authorities said. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to call Ptl. Kraemer at 610-419-0830 or send an email to gkraemer@bethlehemtwp.com.
Suspect In $6K Lowe’s Scanner Theft ID’d, Wanted By Hackettstown Police Suspect In $6K Lowe’s Scanner Theft ID’d, Wanted By Hackettstown Police
Suspect In $6K Lowe’s Scanner Theft ID’d, Wanted By Hackettstown Police Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man identified as the suspect in the theft of $6,000 worth of scanners from a back office at Lowe’s in Hackettstown.  Joshua J. Ascencio, pictured above, is accused of stealing 4 Zebra MS9300 scanning receiving devices valued at $6,000 from an office at Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Mountain Avenue in Hackettstown around 5:45 p.m. on Oct. 16, local police said in a Monday release. Ascencio, 37, then drove away in a white car, police said. His last known address was an apartment at 2840 Sedgwick Ave. in the Bronx. Anyone with informati…
Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People:  CPSC Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People:  CPSC
Earphones Recalled After Catching Fire, Burning Several People: Cpsc E-filliate has issued a recall for their DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones, after many reports of the earphones overheating, bursting into flames, or causing minor burns to consumers. 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 hardware stores nationwide and online at www.cyberg…
Police Seek ID For 3 Suspects Seen Stealing More Than $2K In Vacuums From Lehigh Valley Lowe's Police Seek ID For 3 Suspects Seen Stealing More Than $2K In Vacuums From Lehigh Valley Lowe's
Police Seek ID For 3 Suspects Seen Stealing More Than $2K In Vacuums From Lehigh Valley Lowe's Police are seeking the public’s help identifying three suspects seen stealing more than $2,000 worth of robotic vacuum equipment from a Lehigh Valley area Lowe’s store. The three suspects were caught on surveillance footage stealing more than $2,000 worth of Shark IQ Robot vacuums from the location on Birkland Place in Bethlehem Township around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, local police said. The suspects then fled in a white BMW. The woman pushing the cart had a “notable limp,” police added. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to call Ptl. Kraemer at 610-419-0830 or…
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Suspect Seen Stealing More Than $600 In Lowe’s Merchandise Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Suspect Seen Stealing More Than $600 In Lowe’s Merchandise
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Suspect Seen Stealing More Than $600 In Lowe’s Merchandise UPDATE: The suspect has been identified and charged, police confirmed. --------------------------- Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man seen stealing more than $600 worth of items from Lowe’s in Bethlehem. The man was caught on surveillance footage exiting the Birkland Place location with wiring, refrigeration coil, fittings and other merchandise around 12 p.m. on Sept. 28, Bethlehem Township police said. The man then fled as a passenger in a white van, police said. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to contact Ptl. Zielinski at 610-419-4417.
Police: NJ, PA Pair Nabbed For Shoplifting Copper Wire From Morris County Lowe’s Stores Police: NJ, PA Pair Nabbed For Shoplifting Copper Wire From Morris County Lowe’s Stores
Police: NJ, PA Pair Nabbed For Shoplifting Copper Wire From Morris County Lowe’s Stores Two men accused of stealing copper wire from Lowe’s in Morris County were charged, authorities said. Raul Lopez, 35, was identified as one of two men seen shoplifting the copper wire from the International Drive store in Flanders around 12:35 p.m. on March 11, Mount Olive police said. Lopez, of Allentown, PA, was arrested following an investigation and charged with shoplifting. The second suspect, Antonio D. Dewitt, 34, was found to be connected to the first incident after being jailed for shoplifting wire from a different Lowe’s store on March 19, police said. Dewitt, of Paterson, was ch…
Harbor Freight Hardware 'Actively Looking' To Open Hackettstown Store Harbor Freight Hardware 'Actively Looking' To Open Hackettstown Store
Harbor Freight Hardware 'Actively Looking' To Open Hackettstown Store A hardware store may soon be joining the Hackettstown retail scene. Harbor Freight Tools — which currently has more than 20 Garden State stores — is eyeing Hackettstown for its newest location. “We are very interested in joining the Hackettstown community and are actively looking to do so,” Director of Corporate Communications Craig Hoffman told Daily Voice in an email. The news comes just days after Home Towne Hardware on Main Street announced its upcoming closure after six decades in business. Though the timing seems ideal, the logistics remain up in the air, as no specific location has…
Police: Newark Man, 39, Nabbed In Months-Long Shoplifting Spree At Morris County Lowe’s Police: Newark Man, 39, Nabbed In Months-Long Shoplifting Spree At Morris County Lowe’s
Police: Newark Man, 39, Nabbed In Months-Long Shoplifting Spree At Morris County Lowe’s A Newark man had stolen expensive tools and equipment from a Morris County Lowe’s on five separate occasions over several months before he was finally nabbed by police, authorities said. Adeja K. Lendor, 39, walked into Lowe’s in Flanders and put expensive tools and equipment in his cart five times between Oct. 28 and Dec. 5, Mount Olive Police said. Each time, Lendor would show a receipt and leave without paying for the items, police said. A follow-up investigation identified Lendor via surveillance footage and determined that he was in Mount Olive and Roxbury during the incidents, police…
Employment Opportunities Available At Wharton Job Fair Employment Opportunities Available At Wharton Job Fair
Employment Opportunities Available At Wharton Job Fair On the hunt for a new job? The Borough of Wharton is hosting its Eighth Annual Local Job Fair outside of MacKinnon Middle School next Thursday, Sept. 17. The fair, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m., features more than two dozen companies in need of employees.  The following businesses have confirmed their attendance as of Sept. 8: Avidd Community Services Express Employment US Navy Ronetco Home Instead Morris County Hispanic Affairs Sussex Meat Metro Supply & Service North Jersey Media Zufall Health Pink Delivery Cart Morris View Health Care Morristown Post Acute ARC Morris Forest Manor …
Authorities: Sussex DWI Driver Struck Pedestrian In Lowe’s Parking Lot Authorities: Sussex DWI Driver Struck Pedestrian In Lowe’s Parking Lot
Authorities: Sussex DWI Driver Struck Pedestrian In Lowe’s Parking Lot A motorist from Sussex County was intoxicated when he struck a pedestrian in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Flanders, authorities said. Gregory Summers, 64, of Ogdensburg "showed obvious signs of impairment" when Officer Bill Galop responded to a car-pedestrian crash on Wednesday, Mount Olive Township police said. Summers was asked to take a series of field sobriety tests outside of the home improvement store in Morris County. The driver was charged with DWI, reckless driving and failure to maintain a lane, police said. He was released to the custody of a sober driver, they said. The pedestr…
Morristown Man, 18, Who Left Dog In Sweltering Car Charged With Animal Cruelty Morristown Man, 18, Who Left Dog In Sweltering Car Charged With Animal Cruelty
Morristown Man, 18, Who Left Dog In Sweltering Car Charged With Animal Cruelty An 18-year-old man from Morristown was charged with animal cruelty after leaving a dog in a sweltering car for more than half an hour while he shopped in Hanover, authorities said. Hanover police responded on a tip to Lowe’s where they found the dog inside a vehicle belonging to Jared Feldman, 18, on Monday, July 27, police said in a release. Temperatures hovered near 97 degrees as the dog -- who was left without water -- was locked inside with the windows “only slightly rolled down,” police said. The dog was “panting heavily” from the heat but given water and determined to be unharmed, au…
Authorities: Investigator Went On $7.5K Shopping Spree With Dead NJ Woman's Credit Cards Authorities: Investigator Went On $7.5K Shopping Spree With Dead NJ Woman's Credit Cards
Authorities: Investigator Went On $7.5K Shopping Spree With Dead NJ Woman's Credit Cards A 49-year-old investigator with Burlington County Medical Examiner's Office went on a $7,500 shopping spree using a dead woman's credit cards after bringing her body to the morgue, authorities said. A flight to Haiti, computer, luxury watches and electronics were among the credit card purchases made by Willie Garcon, 49, of New York Avenue in Brooklyn, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said Friday. Garcon brought the woman's body to the Burlington County morgue in Westampton after she was found dead in March by police performing a wellness check, Coffina said. He beg…
4 Family Members, 2 Others Indicted For Roles In Franklin Theft Ring: Pros 4 Family Members, 2 Others Indicted For Roles In Franklin Theft Ring: Pros
4 Family Members, 2 Others Indicted For Roles In Franklin Theft Ring: Pros Four family members and two workers at a Franklin Township convenience store have been indicted for running a retail theft ring, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.  Indicted were Somerset residents David Rubin, 61; Lisa Rubin, 54; Sherylee Rubin, 58; and Dunia Patricia Hernandez, 32. Also indicted were Batsheva Rubin-Rivera, 24, of New Brunswick;  and Andre Watts, 30, of North Brunswick.  David Rubin is married to Lisa and Rubin-Rivera is their daughter.  Sherylee Rubin is David Rubin's sister.  Authorities carried out an investigation of Everythi…