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Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires More than a million Samsung electric ranges are subject to a recall after the company received hundreds of reports of fires that left several people injured and pets dead over the past decade. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that slide-in electric ranges are subject to the recall due to front-mounted knobs that can be accidentally activated by humans or pets, creating a fire hazard. In total, 1,120,905 units are being recalled. These models are included in the recall:  NE58K9430SS/AA; NE58N9430SG/AA; NE58R9431SG/AA; NE58R9431SS/AA; NE58R9431ST/…
'Microsoft' Scammer From Capital Region Cons Woman Out Of $8K, Police Say 'Microsoft' Scammer From Capital Region Cons Woman Out Of $8K, Police Say
'Microsoft' Scammer From Capital Region Cons Woman Out Of $8K, Police Say A man from the region conned an unsuspecting victim out of thousands by posing as a Microsoft employee, police said. Ming Shan Zhu, age 33, of Albany, was arrested on suspicion of grand larceny Tuesday, May 14, following a multi-agency investigation. Bethlehem Police said they were contacted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Florida after someone called a woman there claiming they worked for Microsoft. The scammer told the victim they needed $8,500 in Lowe’s gift cards in order to repair her computer. The woman then went to the retailer and bought 17 gift cards worth $500 each and gav…
Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Northern Westchester Store: Police Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Northern Westchester Store: Police
Man Nabbed For Stealing Chainsaw From Northern Westchester Store: Police A 32-year-old man from the region faces larceny charges after stealing a chainsaw from a store in Northern Westchester, police announced. Ulster County resident Christian Bang of Highland was arrested in Northern Westchester County after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Monday, March 4 in connection with a theft committed in May 2023, the department announced.  According to police, on May 13, 2023, at around 5:30 p.m., officers were alerted of a past larceny at the Lowe's at 3200 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). A responding officer determined that days earlier, on May 7, Bang had t…
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…
Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide
Gas Range Recall Expanded Due To Risk Of Injury, Death From Carbon Monoxide A company has expanded a recall for gas kitchen ranges because its ovens can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, potentially causing serious injury or death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ZLINE announced this week that after two earlier recalls within the last year of around 58,000 ovens it received 131 reports that the repair was not completed successfully and that the ranges were still emitting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. As a result, a new recall of around 30,000 ranges has been issued. Earlier recalls were announced on Thursday,…
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…
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…
Recall Expanded For Gas Ranges Due To Serious Risk Of Injury Or Death From Carbon Monoxide Recall Expanded For Gas Ranges Due To Serious Risk Of Injury Or Death From Carbon Monoxide
Recall Expanded For Gas Ranges Due To Serious Risk Of Injury Or Death From Carbon Monoxide A company has expanded a recall for gas kitchen ranges because its ovens can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, potentially causing serious injury or death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. ZLINE announced on Thursday, Jan. 26 that an earlier recall announced late in December has now been expanded to include a total of 30,000 gas ranges in three sizes: 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch. On Thursday, Dec. 29, ZLINE had initially announced the recall of 28,000 30- and 36-inch RG gas ranges, saying that it has received 44 reports of carbon monoxide emis…
Recall Issued For 28K Kitchen Ranges Due To Carbon Monoxide Danger Recall Issued For 28K Kitchen Ranges Due To Carbon Monoxide Danger
Recall Issued For 28K Kitchen Ranges Due To Carbon Monoxide Danger A company is recalling gas kitchen ranges because the oven can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, potentially causing serious injury or death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. ZLINE announced the recall of 28,000 30- and 36-inch RG gas ranges on Thursday, Dec. 29, saying that it has received 44 reports of carbon monoxide emission, including three reports of consumers seeking medical attention. It involves gas ranges with model numbers RG30, RGS-30, RGB-30, RG36, RGS-36, and RGB-36.  The ranges were sold in various door colors including blac…
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…
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…
Man, Woman From Capital District Accused Of Stealing $1,200 Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store Man, Woman From Capital District Accused Of Stealing $1,200 Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store
Man, Woman From Capital District Accused Of Stealing $1,200 Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store A man and woman from the region are facing charges after they allegedly stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Lowe’s store. Hugo Cabrera, age 46, of Troy, and Justine Tuttle, age 42, of Schodack, were arrested Friday, Sept. 2, on a warrant for felony grand larceny. State police in Saratoga County were initially called on Tuesday, March 22, with reports of a theft that occurred at the Lowe’s on State Route 146 in Halfmoon a week prior. Investigators determined that Cabrera stole over $1,200 worth of items from the store with Tuttle’s help, police said. The pair was issued an appea…
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester Police have advised motorists to expect traffic delays in the area of a brand-new Trader Joe's in Northern Westchester County. Trader Joe's opened its new Yorktown location at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 21. The grocery store is located at 3240 Crompond Road (Route 202.) On the day of the store's opening, the Yorktown Police Department issued an alert about traffic delays in the area of Route 202/Taconic State Parkway between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Police said local traffic is advised to take alternate routes. Vehicles that are exiting Trader Joe's and Lowe's were advised make a right turn out o…
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…
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…
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 …
Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard
Recall Issued For GE Appliances Refrigerator Brand Due To Fall Hazard GE Appliances is voluntarily recalling some French door-style refrigerators after dozens of consumers reported being injured by them. An improperly installed freezer handle on some stainless steel units may detach when a consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, causing them to lose their balance and fall, according to a statement from Haier, GE Appliances' parent company. So far the company has received 71 reports of the handles detaching, leading to 37 injuries, including three serious fall injuries, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall affects around 155,0…