Figure 1 – INEOS plant in Pasadena, TX on March 22, 2023. Photo credit: www.HoustonChronicle.com On March 23, 2023, a massive explosion occurred at the INEOS Phenol plant along Highway 225 near the East Beltway. The large explosion and fireball could be seen from miles away. According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, the…
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A recall alert was issued on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 2, 2023 relating to DR Power PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders. The recall involves about 2,100 units sold in the United States, in addition to 27 units sold in Canada and about 3 sold in Mexico. The DR Power Chipper Shredders…
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Figure 1 – Recalled ChildLikeMe children’s robe in white with dinosaurs The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently posted a recall of children’s robes due to burn hazards. The recall involved robes sold exclusively at www.amazon.com from January 2022 through June 2022 for between $14 and $17. Thankfully, no incidents nor injuries have been…
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Fisher-Price re-announced a recall of 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers on January 9, 2023. The original recall was announced on April 12, 2019. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, using a recalled Rock ‘n Play Sleepers could lead to infant fatality. At the time the original recall was announced, 30 recorded…
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RB Manufacturing LLC “Reckitt” of Parisppany, New Jersey, has recalled about 67,000 units of AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners – “Fresh Linen” and “Fresh Waters” scent. The recall involves air fresheners in 8-ounce aerosol cans with a blue and white can, white cap, and green AirWick logo (for “Fresh Linen” scent), and with…
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The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently posted a recall of Newair Magic Chef Air Fryers due to fire and burn hazards. The air fryers have a tendency to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The recall was filed on October 13, 2022, and covers about 11,750 units. The air fryers involved encompass Magic…
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Police reported to the scene of an accident involving an 18-wheeler on the Katy Freeway in The Heights on September 19, 2022. The accident occurred at around 2:35 a.m., causing all the freeway lanes outbound at Washington to close. According to Houston police, a Chevy Impala slammed against the back of a big rig, setting…
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Texas Department of Public Safety officials advised of an incident involving a 2008 KIA Sorrento, a 2005 Peterbilt semi-trailer, and a 2015 Peterbilt semi-truck near the Cleveland Municipal Airport in Liberty County, Texas. Officials stated that the crash, which involved two 18-wheelers, resulted in the death of a 32-year-old woman and severe injuries to two…
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