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Fri. Jan 22nd 2010 Update on E-103
We have found out that a
loose spacer plate is the
problem on 103. This is
great news as it seems to
be a minor problem. E-10...
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Mon. Jan 18th 2010 New Truck Training has bad ending.
We were getting ready to
put the new truck into
service but at the end of
our training the truck
had some mechanical
difficul...
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Tue. Dec 8th 2009 New Officers for 2010
The New Officers of the
BVFD for 2010
are:
Tommy Keiser-
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Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department
2010 Sycamore Ave.
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Non-Emergency: 540-261-4717
Emergency: 911
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Print this page
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.
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children's Products and Toys Into U.S. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Daiso Holding USA Inc., Daiso Seattle LLC, of Seattle, Wash. and Daiso California LLC, of Hayward, Calif. have agreed to pay a $2.05 million civil penalty and stop importing children's products and toys into the United States. Due to alleged violations of federal safety laws, the company must now demonstrate to the Commission that it has sufficient knowledge of and is in compliance with CPSC safety standards and testing requirements.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Children's Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Commercial Ice Cube Machines Recalled by Scotsman Due to Fire Hazard The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard.
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| Recent Calls |
Mon. Feb 1st 2010 Chimney fire
Co. 10 ,9 and 7 were
called to a chimney fire
on Jordan Rd. Chimney was
cleaned and one person
checked out by rescue.
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Sat. Jan 30th 2010 Camper Fre
Co. 10, 9 and 7 were
called to a camper fire
on Heveners Lane. The
camper was being towed
away from an electrical
distributio...
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Mon. Jan 25th 2010 Swiftwater Rescue
The Swiftwater Rescue
Team kept busy this
morning during the high
water event. Here,
members evacuated 2
people from their ho...
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