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Florida Jail Electric Panel Explosion Sends One Person to Hospital

Jacksonville, Florida – An electric panel explosion at a Florida jail has resulted in one person being hospitalized. The incident occurred at the Jacksonville jail, where the explosion caused chaos and led to emergency responders rushing to the scene. The individual who was injured was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment, with the extent of their injuries not immediately disclosed. The explosion at the jail’s electric panel occurred suddenly, sending shockwaves through the facility …

Electric Vehicle Sparks Garage Explosion in Boulder Investigation

Boulder, Colorado – Investigators in Boulder are currently investigating a garage explosion that may have been caused by an electric vehicle. According to authorities, Boulder Fire-Rescue responded to a call on Saturday morning at Emerald Road, where they encountered smoke and an explosion. Reports indicate that a Volvo electric SUV was present inside the garage at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported in the explosion, and authorities are working to determine the …

300,000 Electric Skateboards Recalled After Multiple Deaths – Crash Hazard Warning!

Rochester, New York – A massive recall of 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards has been initiated due to a concerning crash hazard and four tragic deaths reported. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has highlighted the reason for the recall as a defect that can cause the skateboards to lose balance when the limits are exceeded, posing a serious risk of accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities. The manufacturer of the recalled skateboards, Future …

California-Based Future Motion Recalls All Onewheel Electric Skateboards After Four Deaths Reported

Sunnyvale, California – Federal regulators have issued a recall for all models of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards, citing at least four deaths and numerous injuries in recent years. The 300,000 skateboards manufactured by California-based Future Motion are said to have a flaw that can cause them to stop balancing a rider if their limits are exceeded, potentially leading to serious crashes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC reported that Future Motion …

Onewheel Electric Skateboards Recalled After Four Deaths Linked to the Product, US Safety Watchdog Urges Action

LOS ANGELES, California – Future Motion, the company behind Onewheel electric skateboards, is issuing a recall for all models of its e-skateboards following reports linking the products to four deaths, according to a federal safety watchdog. The recall decision comes after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urged the company to recall the single-wheeled skateboards due to a safety hazard. The commission’s report cited at least four deaths and multiple injuries related to the Onewheel …

Online Marketplaces Remove Dangerous Heaters After Electric Shock Concerns Raised

LONDON, UK – Cheap electric heaters sold on online platforms Temu and Tiktok have been found to pose serious safety risks, prompting the removal of the hazardous items from sale. Consumer group Which? conducted a study that revealed these winter essentials, priced as low as £7.20, were potential fire hazards and could cause electric shocks. The study found that a portable heater sold on Tiktok, as well as another identical one sold on Temu, posed …

Consumers warned of unsafe electric heaters being sold on major online marketplaces

LONDON, UK – Consumer watchdog group Which? has raised concerns about the sale of unsafe and illegal electric heaters on online marketplaces such as TikTok and Temu. The group tested eight heaters bought from these platforms and found that six of them posed serious safety hazards, including the risk of explosions, electric shocks, and house fires. One of the heaters purchased from TikTok was found to be a fire hazard and an explosion threat, while …

Consumer Group Warns of Dangerous Electric Heaters Sold on TikTok and Temu Influencer Platforms

London, UK (AP) – Consumer group Which? has issued a warning about the sale of electric heaters on social media platforms TikTok and Temu, citing concerns about the potential dangers posed by these products. The watchdog conducted tests on eight electric heaters purchased from these platforms, and found that six of them were electrically unsafe, with the potential to cause fires, electric shocks, or explosions. After testing various electric heaters, Which? discovered that many of …

Electric Skateboard Manufacturer in Santa Cruz Recalls 300,000 Units After Reports of Injuries and Deaths

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — OneWheel riders in California are being urged to immediately stop using their electric skateboards due to a series of reported injuries and even four deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Commission has issued a recall of 300,000 electric skateboards manufactured by Santa Cruz-based company Future Motion. According to the commission’s report, the skateboards may stop balancing the rider if the boards’ limits are exceeded, posing a crash hazard that can result in …

Explosion Destroys Electric Transmission Pole at Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, No Human Casualty Reported

Bauchi, Nigeria – An explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device has destroyed a high-tension electric transmission pole in the Unguwan Kanawa area near Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. The incident, reportedly caused by unidentified individuals, resulted in the vandalization of government property. The explosion took place on Thursday night, with no reported human casualties, but significant damage to the electricity transmission line. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident in a statement released …