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Dangers From Fuel Pump Failures Spark Massive Ford, Lincoln Recall
More than 850,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled over a fuel pump issue that can cause engines to stall without warning. Ford has issued the recall for about 850,318 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday, July 8. The recall includes several popular models like the F-150, Bronco, Mustang, and Explorer. The defect affects low-pressure fuel pumps that could fail while driving, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford hasn't reported any injuries or crashes linked to the problem, according to the NHTSA. Ford has ack…
Business
Rider Suffers Concussion In Crash, Prompting Massive Recall Of Snowmobile Helmets
More than 225,000 snowmobile helmets are being recalled after a rider suffered a concussion when their helmet came off during a crash. The recall affects about 201,200 helmets sold in the US under the 509 and Polaris brands, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. About 26,800 helmets sold in Canada were also included in the recall. The CPSC warned that the helmets don't offer enough protection in a crash and pose a risk of head injury. So far, one concussion injury has been reported from a rider whose helmet came off during a crash. T…
Business
Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers
More than 50,000 electric chainsaws and pole saws are being recalled because they may not shut off properly, creating serious injury risks. Positec Tool Corporation is recalling four models of electric saws under the Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand names, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. The recall affects about 49,000 saws sold in the US and around 3,000 sold in Canada. The problem involves a defective main switch that can fail, causing the saws to continue running even after the trigger is released. No injuries have been repor…
Police & Fire
July 4 Fire In South Jersey Kills 2 Trapped Inside, Source Says
Two people died after a fire tore through a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on the Fourth of July, the Pennsauken Fire Department said. Crews were called to the 1600 block of 48th Street at 11:29 p.m. on Friday, July 4, for reports of a residential structure fire, Fire Chief Jonathan B. Hutton said in a release. “Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions on the second floor with two occupants unaccounted for,” the chief said. Firefighters searched the home and found the victims on the second floor. They were removed from the building but pronounced deceased on location, Hutton said. …
Lifestyle
Philly Ranks Poorly For July 4th Fun Despite Deep History, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Police & Fire
4, 6-Year-Olds Injured When 16-Year-Old Rolls ATV: PA State Police
Two young children were seriously injured when a 16-year-old flipped an ATV on a Franklin County back road, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg said in a release on Thursday, June 19. The crash happened around 4:10 p.m. on the 11300 block of Punch Bowl Road in Montgomery Township, according to the release. The teen was driving a Polaris Sportsman 450 eastbound when he failed to safely navigate a right-hand curve. The ATV rolled onto its side and then its roof, trapping all three Chambersburg riders underneath. A 4-year-old boy suffered minor injuries while a 6-year-old passenger was …
Business
Unpredictable Hedge Trimmer Blades Injure 16 People, Forcing Massive Recall
A popular hedge trimmer is being recalled after blades began turning on without warning, cutting more than a dozen people. Ryobi issued the recall for more than 113,000 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. The recall also impacts about 15,000 of the 40-volt trimmers sold in Canada. The tool's blade can activate if either the safety or trigger control is pressed alone, instead of requiring both together. The issue can create a serious injury risk and customers should stop using the trimmers immediatel…
Business
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…
Business
Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
More than a million vehicles are being recalled by Ford due to frozen rearview camera displays in the latest safety concern for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 1,075,299 vehicles from 44 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The defect raises crash risks and adds to a long string of recalls that have plagued Ford in 2025. The recall impacts Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a software bug that can freeze or delay the rear camera image when reversing. The glitch stems from faulty SYNC4 software that can cause the infotainment scre…
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Park Ranger Recovered In Neshaminy Creek In Tyler State Park
The body of a missing park ranger was recovered from a Pennsylvania State Park after a days-long search over Memorial Day Weekend, officials announced. Alec Campbell, 38, a Delaware County resident and Park Resource Ranger with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), has been missing since Saturday, May 24 when his kayak capsized in the Neshaminy Creek during routine patrol, Pennsylvania State Police previously announced. Campbell was found dead following a multi-agency search effort on Sunday, May 25, according to a joint statement from the Penn…
Business
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
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PennSTAR Helicopter Forced To Land In Neighborhood
A PennSTAR medical helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a suburban Montgomery County neighborhood, officials confirmed. The emergency landing happened near Cannon Hill Road and Old Eagle Lane in Whitemarsh Township at 7:43 p.m. on Monday, May 19, authorities said. The chopper, which was not carrying a patient, experienced an onboard issue during flight and had to touch down near residential homes outside Philadelphia. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the aircraft landed safely between houses on a quiet street. The helicopter landed in close proximity to drive…
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