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Mon. Feb 15th 2010
Burn Ban is in Effect

The Commonwealth of Virginia's 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect
Feb. 15 - the start of spring fire season in Virginia....

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Wed. Jan 6th 2010
2010-2011 Line Officers and Board

Hose Company No. 4 is proud to announce the new Line Officers and Board for the company.  We would like to congratulate ...

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Wed. Nov 25th 2009
Santa is Coming to Town

Its that time of year yet again! Santa Clause will be making appearances ridding Hose Company Number 4 fire engine. He will b...

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 Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
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Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.


Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.


Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus/World Market
The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard to consumers.


Graco Recalls Harmony(TM) High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. This poses a fall hazard to children.


Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.


Mobile Power Packs Recalled By Tumi Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. This hazard is only present for units that have not been charged.


CPSC Approves Final Rule on Civil Penalty Factors
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to approve (4-1) a final rule interpreting factors to be considered when seeking a civil penalty amount for knowing violations of CPSC laws.


Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.


Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age. In researching incident reports from the past 20 years, CPSC identified and is investigating at least 14 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers, including three in 2009. Twelve of the deaths involved babies younger than four months of age.


Noncontact Electrical Tester Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock or Burn Hazard
The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.


CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium
The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that in certain tests, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.


Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard
The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders.


Byer California Recalls Girl's Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.


Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.


Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.





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