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USFA Alerts and Advisories
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Advisories to keep fire service personnel up to date on equipment recalls and safety alerts.
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Konica Minolta Printers, HP Fax Machines Recalled Due to Fire and Hazards
On February 2, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned announced recalls for: 1) Konica Minolta Magicolor 4750DN, Magicolor 3730DN, Bizhub C35 and Bizhub C35P printers and 2) Hewlett-Packard (HP) 1040 and 1050 fax machines.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Announces Three Product Recalls Due to Fire Hazard
On February 1, 2012, the CPSC announced recalls for the following products due to potential fire hazard: hurricane style lights sold at Christmas Tree Shops, holiday-themed tea light candle warmers sold at Christmas Tree Shops, and Lush Life power strips sold at The Container Store.
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New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Releases Firefighter Injury Report Related to Catastrophic Failure of Large Diameter Hose Appliance
While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter was injured when a sand cast aluminum large diameter hose appliance catastrophically failed. This report identifies key issues and remedies that should be implemented within all New Jersey fire departments to prevent a reoccurrence of this type of incident. (PDF, 13 Mb)
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Investigation Into Post-Crash Fire Risk of Chevy Volts Concludes No Discernible Defect Trend Exists
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its safety defect investigation into the potential risk of fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash. Opened on November 25, the agency's investigation has concluded that no discernible defect trend exists and that the vehicle modifications recently developed by General Motors reduce the potential for battery intrusion resulting from side impacts.
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Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light. The stock number is printed on a label on the bottom of the candleholders. The tea lights are white. The following eight models and stock numbers are included in this recall: Butterfly, 17708; Smile, 17709; Sun, 17710; Roots of Love, 17711; Sunflower, 17712; Hummingbird, 17713; Bunny, 17714; Friendship, 17715. Sold by: Home decorating and gift stores nationwide from January 2010 to November 2011 for about $14.
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USFA Alerts & Advisories