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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
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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
Business
187K Air Fryers, Ovens Sold At Best Buy Nationwide Recalled For Fire, Burn Hazards 187K Air Fryers, Ovens Sold At Best Buy Nationwide Recalled For Fire, Burn Hazards
187K Air Fryers, Ovens Sold At Best Buy Nationwide Recalled For Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 200,000 more Insignia air fryer and air fryer ovens sold nationwide at Best Buy are being recalled due to potential fire risks and burn hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 187,400 Insignia products following dozens of complaints of ovens catching fire, burning, or melting. According to CPSC, the recall includes these models of Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens:  NS-AF34D2; NS-AF5DSS2; NS-AF5MSS2; NS-AF8DBD2; NS-AF10DBK2; NS-AF10DSS2. Product rating label on the underside of the unit showing INSIGNIA…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Hyundai Issues Recall For 215K Midsize Cars Due To Leaky Fuel Hose Hyundai Issues Recall For 215K Midsize Cars Due To Leaky Fuel Hose
Hyundai Issues Recall For 215K Midsize Cars Due To Leaky Fuel Hose Hyundai is recalling more than 215,000 midsized cars in the US - many for a second time - due to potentially leaky fuel hoses that could pose a fire hazard for owners. The recall, which was announced on Wednesday, May 11, includes 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Sonata models, most of which were subject to a similar recall in 2020. According to the auto giant, a low-pressure fuel hose can crack over time due to heat from the engine, causing it to leak into the compartment and catch fire. Nearly 150 reports of the problem have been reported in the US, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safe…

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by Zak Failla
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Nissan Recalling Nearly 800K Vehicles Due To Potential Fire Risk Nissan Recalling Nearly 800K Vehicles Due To Potential Fire Risk
Nissan Recalling Nearly 800K Vehicles Due To Potential Fire Risk Nissan has announced a recall of nearly 800,000 SUVs in the US and Canada that may have a defective part that could pose as a potential fire risk. The recall, which was caused by a defective dash side harness that can lead to a fire in “rare cases” includes 793,000 Nissan Rogue models produced between 2014 and 2016. According to Nissan officials, approximately “0.01 percent” of the vehicles included in the recall actually have the defective part. Nissan alerted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada of the issue last week, prompting the voluntary re…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Chevy Will Spend $1B On Expanded Recall, Report Says Chevy Will Spend $1B On Expanded Recall, Report Says
Chevy Will Spend $1B On Expanded Recall, Report Says General Motors announced it is recalling more of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles in an expansion that is expected to cost the company another $1 billion, according to a report from CNBC The company made the announcement on Friday, Aug. 20, saying it is expanding the recall to include 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles due to the risk that the high-voltage battery packs could catch fire. This means the recall now covers all Bolt vehicles, including vehicles that received a repair from an earlier recall. Related - GM Recalls Vehicle For Second Time Due To Battery Defect That C…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Kia Recalls 200K Vehicles Due To Electrical Problem That Can Cause Fires Kia Recalls 200K Vehicles Due To Electrical Problem That Can Cause Fires
Kia Recalls 200K Vehicles Due To Electrical Problem That Can Cause Fires More than 228,000 Kia minivans and SUVs are being recalled due to concerns they could potentially catch fire, even while parked and with the ignition off. Kia announced that due to the fear of fires, Kia Sedona minivans and Kia Sorento SUVs are being subject to recall. The latest recall impacts 2006 through 2010 Sedona models and Sorento models produced between 2007 and 2009. According to the company, the moisture can infiltrate the antilock brake control computer, creating an electrical short and potentially spark a fire. It has not yet determined how moisture is getting into the brake sys…

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by Zak Failla
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Fire Risk Leads To Recall Of More Than 200K Nissan Cars, SUVs Fire Risk Leads To Recall Of More Than 200K Nissan Cars, SUVs
Fire Risk Leads To Recall Of More Than 200K Nissan Cars, SUVs Nissan is recalling more than 200,00 vehicles that could get a little too hot to handle. Nissan announced the recall of 215,000 vehicles that may have anti-lock brake problems that may prompt actuator pumps to leak brake fluid onto internal circuit boards, causing fires. The recall is similar to one in 2016. The recall comes after Nissan received a complaint in January about an illuminated ABS warning light in a car that had been repaired during the 2016 recall. An internal investigation into the illuminated light found that the actuator pump had a tear in the oil seal. Further investigati…

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by Zak Failla