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Bethesda, MD
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Fire, Shock Risks Spark Large Recall Of Popular Toaster Ovens
Thousands of Panasonic toaster ovens are being recalled because a problem with the power cord can create shock and fire hazards. Panasonic Corporation of North America issued the recall for about 11,480 Electric Toaster Ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 16. Another 2,184 toaster ovens were sold in Canada. The power cord's insulation can be insufficient because a protective fiberglass sleeve doesn't adequately cover it. The recall includes all Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens with model number NB-G200. Panasonic, whose North American headquarters is in New…
Alexandria, VA
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HUD Headquarters Leaving DC For New Home In Alexandria: 'Historic Day,’ Governor Says
In a landmark move hailed by Virginia leaders as “historic,” the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is officially relocating its headquarters from DC to Alexandria, bringing thousands of federal jobs and hundreds of millions in savings. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving its national headquarters from the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building in Washington, DC, to a new location at 2415 Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria, officials announced on Wednesday, June 25. HUD Secretary Scott Turner said the move will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars …
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Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers
Meal prep turned dangerous for more than 100 people after pressure cooker lids flew open, sending scalding food flying. SharkNinja is recalling about 1,846,400 of its Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 1. About 184,240 pressure cookers were also sold in Canada. The CPSC said 106 people reported burn injuries. More than 50 victims suffered second- or third-degree burns to their faces or bodies. The hazard stems from a defect that allows the lid to open while pressure is still inside, causi…
Brentwood, NY
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Recall Issued For Brand Of Treadmills Due To Fall Hazard
A treadmill brand is being recalled over concerns it could pose a safety hazard. The recall affects more than 7,000 treadmills made by Nautilus, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). At issue is a defect that could lead the machines to start on their own, posing a fall hazard, CPSC said. So far, Nautilus has received 21 reports of the machines turning on by themselves. No injuries have been reported. The affected units are labeled with model number T616 and serial numbers 100672PRO21140001 through 100672PRO21171980, and with model number T618 and serial number…
