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What to Do If Your Car Catches Fire
Although they’re not all that common in the grand scheme of things and have decreased by 60 percent since 1980, vehicle fires are still a very real possibility. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 15 percent of fire deaths in 2023 (the most recent year for which data is available) were caused by vehicle fires. And with the…
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Here’s What You Should Do If Your Insurance Company Drops Your Fire (or Flood) Coverage
Currently Los Angeles County suffers from apocalyptic scenes of deadly, uncontained wildfires. Unfortunately, insurance doesn’t function like a gas or electric company; even in the face of disaster, insurers aren’t obligated to service your home. Instead, these companies can choose which properties they’re willing to insure based on their risk assessment models. This selective coverage has become increasingly common in…
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206,000 Honda Passport and Pilot SUVs Recalled to Fix Fire Risk
Vehicles recalled: 2023-2024 Honda Passport SUVs and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot SUVs. The problem: On some vehicles, the fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe may not be properly connected. The fix: Honda dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, reconnect the parts. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners can go to recalls.honda.com or call 888-234-2138. NHTSA campaign number: NHTSA has…
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Skil Power Equipment Batteries Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards
The recall: About 63,000 40-volt 5.0Ah Skil lithium-ion batteries with the model number BY8708-00. All of the recalled batteries were made before May 1, 2021. The words “SKIL” and “PWRCORE 40” are printed on the batteries, though not all batteries with this design are impacted. A full list of recalled batteries and specific date codes is in the CPSC release. The…
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How to Prevent an Electric Bike Fire
Electric bike sales have soared in recent years as more people welcome the easy, fun mobility these motor-assisted bicycles can provide. An unfortunate side effect has been more lithium-ion battery fires. Nationwide, there have been 188 explosions and more than 3,000 fires caused by lithium-ion battery-powered consumer devices since 2022, according to data from UL Solutions. In New York City,…
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Over 450,000 Portable Batteries Recalled After Fire and Burn Reports
“About 488,000” Charmast power bank chargers are being recalled because they can catch fire or cause burns. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after the issues were reported. The Charmast power bank charger recall involves model W1056 power banks sold only on Amazon from December 2018 to September 2024. These chargers, which cost between…
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Scale AI under fire in suit filed by former worker alleging unlawful business practices – Computerworld
Moreover, the subject matter of many prompts, some of which involved suicidal ideation and violence, among other disturbing topics, coupled with restrictions from Scale AI around break times and outside research, created a grueling, authoritarian workplace in which workers could be terminated for complaining about working conditions, payments, or company processes, the complaint said. Additionally, the suit says that McKinney…
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Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker Recall for Fire & Burn Hazards
Devices recalled: This recall involves Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speakers, which were sold exclusively by Amazon from March through October 2023. About 69,000 units were purchased in the U.S. and 9,764 in Canada. The speaker being recalled is a black rectangular wireless Bluetooth device with the model number A3102. (The recall also includes AnkerWork A3302 PowerConf speaker phones.) To find out…
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Snag the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet for over 50% Off on Cyber Monday
Good tablets are expensive, however, if you want one for your child, it just needs to be strong and doesn’t need many fancy features from expensive tablets. Amazon’s got you covered with this Fire HD Kids tablet Cyber Monday deal that you shouldn’t miss. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is now available for $139.99 $64.99 during Cyber Monday,…
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. Fire tablets have been around since 2014 and have improved dramatically over the years while still maintaining their budget-friendly status. The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet offers the biggest…
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