Safety Recalls

Several safety recalls occurred yesterday that I wanted to make you aware of. They cover potential fire and injury hazards.

I am posting these as all of us at MCFRS hope to prevent any of you from having to call 911 because you have been injured or your house has caught fire.  Help us to help YOU by reviewing the recalls below and take the recommended steps to handle the situation if you find you are impacted by any of the recalls.

As always thanks to our partners in safety, Consumer Product Safety Commission, for making this important information available.

Recalls:

Lenovo Expands Recall of Battery Packs for ThinkPad Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Gorsuch Recalls ERTLRENZ Ski Boot Heat Liners Due to Fire Hazard

Hair Dryers Recalled by AG Hair Due to Electrocution Hazard

Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

Recent Recalls

On Thursday our partners in safety, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced several recalls that I wanted to make you aware of.

Please take a moment to review the below recalls and pass along to anyone you feel may benefit from this information. Certainly take a moment to make sure you do not have any of these items in your home.  If you do, please follow the instructions as to actions to take.

Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge 

SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards 

Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard 

Educational Senior Safety Presentation Today!

Several County departments are teaming up to promote senior citizen safety. The Senior Safety Summit is a collaborative effort between the Fire Department, Police Department, Health and Human Services and the Office of Consumer Affairs aimed at informing, protecting and keeping seniors in the County safe and aware of resources and services available to them.  

What:           Senior Safety Summit – Free

                       

When:       Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Time:            1:00 – 4:00 p.m.                     

           

Where:      White Oak Community Center
                        1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904
                        Free Parking

Who:          Montgomery County Fire and Rescue
                        Montgomery County Police
                        Montgomery County Office of Consumer Affairs

More Info:  Visit montgomerycountymd.gov for additional information