Ford recalls 4.5 mn vehicles citing fire hazard: ReportOctober 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Company Tuesday launched the largest single recall in its history, alerting owners to a fire hazard, the Wall Street Journal reported online. The recall involves the cruise-control deactivation switches on 4.5 million vehicles.
Consumer agency announces fines against companies selling dangerous drawstring sweatshirtsSeptember 8th, 2009 Companies fined for selling hazardous sweashirts.WASHINGTON — A federal consumer agency announced fines against four companies Tuesday for improperly selling hooded sweatshirts or jackets that have drawstrings at the neck, posing a safety hazard. Children's sweatshirts or jackets with drawstrings create a strangulation hazard to children which can result in serious injury or death, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Maytag issues recall for 46,000 more refrigerators that pose a fire hazardAugust 25th, 2009 Maytag recalls more refrigeratorsWASHINGTON — Maytag said Tuesday it is recalling about 46,000 refrigerators under the Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand names, due to a fire hazard. Because of an electrical failure in the device that turns on the compressor, the company said there is a chance of overheating that can lead to fire.
Product recalls this week include DVD players, ceiling fans, bicycle trailersAugust 21st, 2009 Recalls this week: DVD players and ceiling fansNEW YORK — DVD players that could catch fire, a child's bicycle trailer with a faulty wheel and a ceiling fan that could come crashing down on your head are among the recalled products this week. Those items were recalled along with a couple of food items including a Mexican-style soft cheese product that could be contaminated with Listeria and a wheat-free pancakes that might contain undeclared wheat, gluten, milk and egg.
Produce Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection remote switchesAugust 18th, 2009 Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection switchesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 9,800 Black & Decker thermal coffee makers, made in China and distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., because the coffee makers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. The company has received one report of a coffee maker melting.
Eurotunnel makes net loss of euro8M in first half as fire hurts truck shuttle operationsJuly 24th, 2009 Eurotunnel blames fire for euro8M H1 lossPARIS — Eurotunnel SA, the operator of the English Channel tunnel, on Friday blamed last year's fire on the undersea route between France and Britain for pushing it to a first-half loss after recently turning profitable. Eurotunnel reported a net loss of euro8 million ($11.3 million) for the first half, down from a profit of euro22 million a year earlier.
Miami Beach mansion called the "North Bay Road castle" is on fireJuly 17th, 2009 Miami Beach 'castle' on fireMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A Miami Beach mansion is on fire.
NYC company agrees to pay $587,500 to settle complaint of slow reporting of fan's fire hazardJuly 17th, 2009 Fan distributor agrees to pay $587,500 settlementWASHINGTON — A New York City distributor has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to settle a complaint that it was slow in reporting a defect and fire hazard linked to oscillating fans. The $587,500 penalty is part of a settlement Haier America Trading LLC reached with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Fire breaks out at Haldia Petrochemicals unitJuly 2nd, 2009 KOLKATA - The furnace of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. naphtha cracker unit caught fire in the early hours of Thursday, according to a company spokesperson.
Coast Guard review says response to deadly sinking of fishing boat off Mass. coast was slowJune 12th, 2009 Coast Guard: Response to Mass. sinking was slowGLOUCESTER, Mass.
Government issues recall of 162,000 women's robes due to fire hazard believed to have killed 6June 11th, 2009 Women's robes recalled after reports of 6 deathsWASHINGTON — Consumers are being urged to immediately stop wearing a certain type of chenille robe made by Blair LLC due to a fire hazard that is believed to have killed at least six people. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Blair LLC, based in Warren, Pa., on Thursday said they were issuing the second recall notice in two months after receiving reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire.
Canada's Heritage Oil agrees to acquire $2.7B deal for Turkey's Genel EnerjiJune 9th, 2009 Heritage Oil agrees to buy Turkey's Genel EnerjiCALGARY, Alberta — Canada's Heritage Oil Ltd. says it has agreed to buy the privately-held Turkish oil producer Genel Enerji AS for shares worth more than 3 billion Canadian dollars ($2.7 billion).
'Garbage dumped into river by offshore casinos a health hazard'May 6th, 2009 PANAJI - Garbage dumped over the years by the offshore casinos into the Mandovi river has been drastically increasing the organic content in the water, polluting fish and other marine organisms, a waste management expert said Wednesday. Joe D'Souza, who has been hired as a consultant by the Panaji municipal corporation to handle the burgeoning garbage woes of the city, said that the garbage dumped by the offshore casino operators into the Mandovi river, which flows alongside the capital, could serve as a serious health hazard, if dumping continues unabatedly.
Gap recalls children's coats due to chocking hazardApril 30th, 2009 Gap recalls children's coatsWASHINGTON — Gap Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for some babyGap coats due to a choking hazard.
Enrique Iglesias learnt to charm fans from his dad JulioApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias has revealed that he learnt how to charm fans from his famous father Julio. Iglesias, 33, said that he learnt how to keep his fans happy after watching and studying his father's suave moves as a schoolboy.
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