by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Home Maintenance and Prevention
Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Why is mold...
by admin | Jun 4, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: Fluorescent Shop Lights Hazard: The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Cordelia Lighting at (800) 345-0542, extension 3001 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through...
by admin | Jun 3, 2014 | Home Maintenance and Prevention
Lightning is the “visible discharge of static electricity within a cloud, between clouds or between the earth and a cloud,” as defined by Underwriters Laboratories. Lightning is unpredictable and a serious threat to buildings and their occupants virtually...
by admin | May 21, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: Portable electric heaters Hazard: The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: Dyson toll-free at (866) 297-5303, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m....
by admin | May 14, 2014 | Manufacturer Recalls
Name of Product: ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lenovo.com and select...
