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'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 320K Jeeps In Massive Recall 'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 320K Jeeps In Massive Recall
'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 320K Jeeps In Massive Recall Fires linked to high-voltage batteries have prompted a recall of hundreds of thousands of Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles, federal safety officials said. Chrysler is recalling about 320,000 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice from Wednesday, Oct. 30. The NHTSA issued a "Fire Risk Warning" for 2020-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe models. Problems in the high-voltage battery could cause it to fail internally, leading to a vehicle fire while driving or parked. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings un…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Large Illegal Blaze In Dutchess During Statewide Burn Ban: Police Man Charged After Large Illegal Blaze In Dutchess During Statewide Burn Ban: Police
Man Charged After Large Illegal Blaze In Dutchess During Statewide Burn Ban: Police A 56-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly burning construction debris in Dutchess County during New York’s temporary statewide burn ban, police said. Officers responded at around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, to help the Tivoli Fire Department with a large brush fire at 381 Budds Corners Rd. in Red Hook, the town's police department said on Monday, Oct. 6. When police and firefighters arrived, they found that the blaze consisted mostly of construction materials and waste. The fire was quickly extinguished by Tivoli firefighters.   Department of Environmental Conservation…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall
Ten People Burned By Portable Chargers, Sparking Massive Recall More than 27,000 wireless power chargers are being recalled after lithium-ion batteries inside them reportedly caught fire, burning users and sparking safety concerns. iWALK has issued the recall for about 27,500 magnetic wireless power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 29. The recall includes three models of pocket-sized chargers manufactured by U2O Global. The batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a serious risk of fires and burns. At least 15 incidents have been reported, including 10 burn injuries, according to the CPSC. Th…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Portable Chargers Spark Several Fires, Prompting Massive Recall Portable Chargers Spark Several Fires, Prompting Massive Recall
Portable Chargers Spark Several Fires, Prompting Massive Recall A recall was issued for a popular high-capacity phone charger sold on Amazon and other major retailers after dozens of alarming battery incidents, including some chargers that caught fire. About 55,380 Baseus 65-watt portable chargers have been recalled, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 1. The lithium-ion batteries in the chargers can overheat, posing a fire risk. According to the CPSC, Baseus has received 76 reports of overheating, including 72 cases of the battery bulging. The issue has sparked four fires, three of which caused property damage. …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Having Fires Amid Burn Ban In Area: Police Duo Nabbed For Having Fires Amid Burn Ban In Area: Police
Duo Nabbed For Having Fires Amid Burn Ban In Area: Police Two 46-year-old men received summonses after having fires on their properties in the region amid a statewide burn ban, authorities said.  Both incidents happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Nov. 17, and were in violation of Gov. Kathy Hochul's ban on burning for brush and debris disposal, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The first occurred just after 5 p.m., when a sheriff's deputy encountered a possible brush fire on Nichols Road in Southeast. A closer inspection revealed it to be burning construction material in a residence's backyard, the Sheriff's O…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: Cpsc Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a fresh alert this week regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." In July, the company issued an alert about the products. According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks
Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The company issued an alert regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader Joe's The recalled candles, which are part of the company's seasonal rotation were sold nationwide. The pr…

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by Zak Failla