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Urgent recall for official Apple accessory that could EXPLODE

Belkin's BoostCharge Pro charger has been recalled due to unsafe overheating risks, prompting immediate disconnection and safe placement for users.

More Than 1.2 Million Rechargeable Lights Have Been Recalled After a Disturbing New Report

Good Earth issued a recall on select rechargeable lighting models due to fire hazards, urging consumers to stop using them immediately and seek replacements.

Electric space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled after 7 fires

Nearly 600,000 GoveeLife and Govee space heaters recalled due to fire hazards from overheating incidents.

Yoto Mini Speakers For Kids Recalled Due To Burn And Fire Hazards

The Yoto Mini Speaker recall is due to overheating lithium-ion batteries that pose fire hazards.

Trader Joe's recalls more than 650,000 candles sold nationwide due to fire risk

Trader Joe's is recalling 653,000 scented candles due to fire hazards, urging customers to return them for a refund or gift card.

Urgent recall for official Apple accessory that could EXPLODE

Belkin's BoostCharge Pro charger has been recalled due to unsafe overheating risks, prompting immediate disconnection and safe placement for users.

More Than 1.2 Million Rechargeable Lights Have Been Recalled After a Disturbing New Report

Good Earth issued a recall on select rechargeable lighting models due to fire hazards, urging consumers to stop using them immediately and seek replacements.

Electric space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled after 7 fires

Nearly 600,000 GoveeLife and Govee space heaters recalled due to fire hazards from overheating incidents.

Yoto Mini Speakers For Kids Recalled Due To Burn And Fire Hazards

The Yoto Mini Speaker recall is due to overheating lithium-ion batteries that pose fire hazards.

Trader Joe's recalls more than 650,000 candles sold nationwide due to fire risk

Trader Joe's is recalling 653,000 scented candles due to fire hazards, urging customers to return them for a refund or gift card.
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Why Hurricane Floods Can Cause EV Battery Fires

Flooded electric vehicles pose a significant fire risk due to submerged batteries, and professional inspection is crucial before operating them.

How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen-and How You Should React

EVs are less likely to catch fire than traditional gas-powered vehicles, despite recent battery fire incidents.

Florida fire marshal calls electric vehicles "ticking time bombs" as Hurricane Milton nears

Hurricane Milton poses severe risks to electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, potentially creating fire hazards during and after the storm.

Why Hurricane Floods Can Cause EV Battery Fires

Flooded electric vehicles pose a significant fire risk due to submerged batteries, and professional inspection is crucial before operating them.

How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen-and How You Should React

EVs are less likely to catch fire than traditional gas-powered vehicles, despite recent battery fire incidents.

Florida fire marshal calls electric vehicles "ticking time bombs" as Hurricane Milton nears

Hurricane Milton poses severe risks to electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, potentially creating fire hazards during and after the storm.
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Port of Los Angeles Closes Terminals After Lithium Battery Fire

A tractor-trailer accident involving lithium-ion batteries caused a significant fire and traffic disruptions in Los Angeles, with closures expected to last for days.

Anker recalls three power banks due to fire risk - stop using them now

Anker recalls power banks due to fire risk from lithium-ion battery defects.
Customers advised to safely store defective units and seek replacements.

Port of Los Angeles Closes Terminals After Lithium Battery Fire

A tractor-trailer accident involving lithium-ion batteries caused a significant fire and traffic disruptions in Los Angeles, with closures expected to last for days.

Anker recalls three power banks due to fire risk - stop using them now

Anker recalls power banks due to fire risk from lithium-ion battery defects.
Customers advised to safely store defective units and seek replacements.
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#recall

Samsung Just Announced a Recall on More than 1 Million Products - Here's Everything We Know

Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to accidental knob activation, causing fires and injuries.

Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk

Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to a fire hazard issue with the front power seat motor.

Health Canada, Best Buy recall Insignia air fryers over potential fire risk | CBC News

Health Canada and Best Buy recall Insignia air fryers due to fire hazard
Affected air fryers can melt handles, break glass, or catch fire

Samsung Just Announced a Recall on More than 1 Million Products - Here's Everything We Know

Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to accidental knob activation, causing fires and injuries.

Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk

Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to a fire hazard issue with the front power seat motor.

Health Canada, Best Buy recall Insignia air fryers over potential fire risk | CBC News

Health Canada and Best Buy recall Insignia air fryers due to fire hazard
Affected air fryers can melt handles, break glass, or catch fire
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E-bike owner 'moved battery to communal stairwell' after it caught fire

An e-bike battery fire incident highlights the importance of proper charging and storage to prevent dangerous accidents.

SUV with fuel canisters explodes in Van Nuys after man tries to light up inside, authorities say

Smoking near highly flammable substances, like butane, can lead to dangerous explosions.

CPSC Issues Warning on Unit Pack Power Batteries

The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers about the risks of Unit Pack Power lithium-ion e-bike batteries, including fire and burn hazards.

Explosion and fire warning over cheap heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu

Cheap electric heaters sold on TikTok and Temu pose fire and explosion hazards.
Five of the heaters bought through TikTok were considered 'dangerously unsafe'.

How to give your Christmas tree new life or kick it to the curb

Dispose of your Christmas tree by leaving it on the curb for curbside pickup or bringing it to a recycling center.
Check local schedules for curbside pickup and search online for recycling options in your area.

BlendJet recall of millions of blenders over fire hazard, breaking blades includes 117,000 in Canada | CBC News

BlendJet is recalling 4.8 million portable blenders in the U.S. and 117,000 in Canada due to laceration and fire hazards.
The recalled BlendJet 2 blenders can overheat or catch fire, and the blender blades can break off during use.

Don't let your Christmas tree become a fire hazard. Recycle it now. Here's how

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
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