Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters

By Robert Robillard

Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due To Fire And Burn Hazard Name of Product: Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters Units: About 2.2 million Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas Hazard: The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. Incidents/Injuries: Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which…

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General Electric Dishwasher Recall

By Robert Robillard

GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of…

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Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recall

By Robert Robillard

Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges…

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Massachusetts Smoke Detector Law

By Robert Robillard

NEW – Massachusetts Smoke Detector Law     Thank you to Concord Firefighter William Whalen who brought this new law to my attention: Effective April 5, 2010. Massachusetts state law currently requires that all homes must be equipped with smoke detectors. Anyone selling a property is mandated to comply before closing on any home, the…

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Smoke Alarm Placement

By Robert Robillard

Photo: http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/heat-and-smoke-detector-90581.jpg Where To Place A Smoke Alarm One of the most important fire safety devices for the home is the smoke detector and proper smoke alarm placement. Several studies have concluded that when working smoke alarms are present, the chance of dying from the fire is cut in half. See my post “House Fire…

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Where To Place A Smoke Alarm

By Robert Robillard

Photo: http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/heat-and-smoke-detector-90581.jpg One of the most important fire safety devices for the home is the smoke detector.  Learning Where To Place A Smoke Alarm is important.    “House Fires ~ Have A Plan!” Several studies have concluded that when working smoke alarms are present, the chance of dying from the fire is cut in half. See…

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Self-Charging Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

By Robert Robillard

Low-Profile, Self-charging Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms A new slender, low profile smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms are now available from KIDDE. This is a nice option for people who want the protection of smoke detection but always hated the look of the large bulky sensor on the ceiling. The new alarm line, called…

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FloodSafe Water Shutoff Device

By Robert Robillard

Prevent Flood Damage With Smart Hoses Watts Water Technologies recently came out with a real nice product called, FloodSafe®, to protect your home from water damage that results in a burst washing machine water supply hose. FloodSafe Shutoff Device FloodSafe® connectors include a standard braided stainless steel flexible hose and a FloodSafe® shutoff device located…

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