Fire Hazard
Coverage of Fire Hazard in the Nexus archive.
- Recall alert: 554K Kobalt yard tools recalled for short-circuit, fire hazard
Kobalt is recalling 554,780 yard tools with USB-C batteries due to short-circuit and fire hazards. The affected products include trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws sold at Lowe’s between January 2026 and May 2026. Consumers are advised to avoid charging the batteries via USB-C and contact Greenworks Tools for a free replacement battery without a USB-C port.
- Stellantis recalls over 1M Jeeps due to potential fire hazard: NHTSA
Stellantis has recalled over 1 million Jeeps due to a potential fire hazard, as reported by the NHTSA. The agency advises owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.
- Dilapidated FDNY firehouses plagued by huge leaks, collapsed ceilings, mold and more
FDNY firehouses are described as dilapidated, with issues including huge leaks, collapsed ceilings, and mold. The article states this should count as a fire hazard.
- Costco sparks alarm with massive recall after staple kitchen appliance burns customer
Costco has issued a massive recall for a kitchen appliance after reports of the device catching fire and burning a customer. The recall highlights safety concerns with the staple kitchen product that poses a burn hazard to consumers.