Two men were injured in a gas tank explosion after completing refrigeration work at a Jersey City Heights, New Jersey deli. According to a report posted on NJ.com, a 40-year-old worker and a 52-year-old man who was walking past the vehicle were both taken to nearby hospitals for serious injuries sustained in the blast. What caused
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Buff Baby Rattles Recalled Due to Choking Hazard – 47,500 Units Affected
Manufacturer Fred & Friends has issued a recall for 47,500 of its “Buff Baby” baby rattles in the United States and an additional 9,300 units in Canada. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the rattles are being recalled due to choking hazards inherent in the toys. The manufacturer has recommended that parents
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7,500 “Joanna” Girls’ Sandals Recalled by Stride Rite
As reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), close to 7,500 “Joanna” Girls’ Sandals have been recalled by the company Stride Rite, a subsidiary of Wolverine World Wide Inc. The sandals, which came in girl’s sizes 8.5 through 10, were sold in two colors, white and brown, and each had a small metal flower attachment of
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9 Workers at New York Mall Treated for Carbon Monoxide
Around 6 a.m. on June 20, 2013, rescue workers reported to the Roosevelt Field Mall on Long Island, New York, according to CBS New York. Nine workers had been overwhelmed by carbon monoxide fumes inside the suburban mall. The carbon monoxide came from a machine the workers were operating to strip flooring inside an Abercrombie &
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Potential Fire Hazard Forces Philips Recall of 8,100 Metal Halide Light Bulbs
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that Philips Lighting Company has recalled around 8,100 Metal Halide light bulbs due to a flaw in the internal wiring that can set the lamp ablaze or shatter the glass. No injuries or property damage related to the product have been reported. The Metal Halide Lamp is about
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