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Lucent Ace Manufacturing Recalls LED Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Name of Product: LED flashlights Hazard: The battery can short and cause the flashlight’s canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Lucent Ace Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 373-6978 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.lucentace.com and click on “product recall” […]
Landscape Shading
One of the easiest ways to reduce solar heat gain and subsequent energy costs is as simple as planting a tree. The strategic placement of trees, known as landscape shading or tree shading, is a technique used to provide shade from the warm summer sun. Unobstructed solar heat can significantly increase indoor air temperature, which […]
Genie Recalls Garage Door Openers Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Garage door openers Hazard: The control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: Genie at (800) 488-9918 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geniecompany.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information. Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Genie-Recalls-Garage-Door-Openers/ Units: About 10,000 in the U.S. and […]
Visonic Amber Personal Emergency Response Kits Recalled Due to Failure to Signal Emergency
Name of Product: Visonic Amber SelectX Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Kits Hazard: Following a reboot or system reset, the Amber SelectX Base Stations can fail to operate and detect an emergency signal from the personal pendant. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Visonic at (800) 223-0020 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday […]
Sears and Kmart Recall Kenmore Oscillating Fan Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Name of Product: Kenmore oscillating fan heaters Hazard: Broken motor mounts can cause the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Sears/Kmart toll-free at (888) 820-3341 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 6 […]
Air Quality in the Home
“Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furnishings, smoke, and other sources. Effects range from […]