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Anker Recalls Over 1.1 Million Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard: Essential Safety Precautions for Consumers

Washington, D.C. — The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a sweeping recall affecting more than 1.1 million Anker power banks due to serious safety concerns. This action follows reports of 19 incidents involving fires and explosions linked to the devices, raising alarms about their lithium-ion batteries. The recall specifically targets the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, model A1263. Retailers including Anker’s website, Amazon, Newegg, and eBay sold the units between June 2016 and December …

Report Reveals Government and Industry Lapses Turned Grenfell Tower into a Fatal Hazard

London, UK — In a comprehensive review released on Monday, an inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster of 2017 details how grievous shortcomings by government authorities and building industry professionals turned the high-rise into a veritable “death trap.” The catastrophic fire claimed 72 lives and left a permanent scar on the community. Justice Martin Moore-Bick, who chaired the investigation, pointed to a series of fatal decisions that contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. …

Boeing 777 Fleet Faces Major Fire Hazard Due to Electrical Flaw: FAA’s $14 Million Fix Proposed

Washington D.C., United States – Boeing, the troubled American aircraft manufacturer, has revealed a significant flaw in its fleet of 777 aircraft that poses a risk of onboard fires. The issue stems from inadequate electrical insulation near the fuel tank, as indicated by a proposal from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in March. The potential consequences of this flaw include the possibility of ignition within the fuel tank, resulting in fires or explosions. 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 …