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Fire Hazards Prompt Major Recall Of Popular Grill Lighters Fire Hazards Prompt Major Recall Of Popular Grill Lighters
Fire Hazards Prompt Major Recall Of Popular Grill Lighters A popular grill lighter sold at major hardware stores is being recalled over serious fire and burn risks. Royal Oak Enterprises is recalling about 190,560 of its Flame Saber lighters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 26. The lighters violate the mandatory federal standard for multipurpose lighters because they don't have the required child-resistant mechanisms. The lighters also fail to meet labeling requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by missing required safety information. No incidents or injuries have been reported, accordin…

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by Chris Spiker
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Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools
Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Nearly 63,000 cordless grease guns and hoses are being recalled after reports of injuries linked to the tools. Makita issued the recall for about 62,927 Professional Cordless Grease Guns and hoses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The agency warned that the hoses can develop holes that spray grease during use, creating a laceration hazard. The company has received five reports of the hoses failing, including five laceration injuries. All of the injuries occurred outside the US, according to the CPSC. The grease guns were availa…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment
Fire Reports Spark Recall Of Battery Packs For Outdoor Equipment More than 10,000 lithium-ion battery packs for outdoor equipment are being recalled due to a fire and burn hazard, officials said. DR Power has recalled about 13,200 LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 27. Regulators said the 62-volt, 5.0-ampere-hour rechargeable batteries can short-circuit and ignite. DR Power has received two reports of the batteries overheating or catching fire, but no injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall includes battery packs sold on their own, as …

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by Chris Spiker
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Dumont Hardware Owner Closing Up Shop Reflects On 78 Years Of Business Dumont Hardware Owner Closing Up Shop Reflects On 78 Years Of Business
Dumont Hardware Owner Closing Up Shop Reflects On 78 Years Of Business Bill Salisbury was just a kid when he began working at Dumont Hardware. His father, Harry, opened the store in 1946, and when he turned 12 , Salisbury would come in on weekends to help clean the place. As he wiped down the windows and swept the floors, Salisbury would listen in on the conversations between the electricians, plumbers, and painters who came for supplies. Over the years, Salisbury gleaned enough insight to fix just about anything, and by 19, he was working at the 33 Dumont Ave. store full-time, in lieu of earning a degree at the Parsons School of Design.  These day…

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by Cecilia Levine