Posts tagged fire

• Following burn injury lawsuits and a recall, some consumers are pushing for national gel fuel ban

  T. David Hoyle | April 20, 2012 2:47 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Within the past couple of years, thousands of gel fuel candles (also known as firepots or firelites) have ended up in the homes of American consumers, buyers who were unaware that they were...

• Fireworks and Firepots

  Anne McGinness Kearse | July 01, 2011 5:00 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  As Americans all over the United States prepare to celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbeques and fireworks, families should be aware of the potential dangers associated with Napa FireLites,...

• Update on Gel Fuel Product Safety

  Anne McGinness Kearse | June 15, 2011 11:04 AM | 2 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Last week, I blogged about incidents involving explosions and fires as a result of gel candles. Over the weekend, The New York Times reported multiple incidents involving individuals who were...

• NAPA Home & Garden Honey Firelite Candle: Is It Safe?

  Pete Strom | June 01, 2011 3:13 PM | 6 CommentsColumbia, SC Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  As summer rolls on, many of us are forced to deal with pesty mosquitoes. Citronella has been used as an insect repellant for over fifty years to help keep the bugs away. If you've been in your local...

• Deer Hunting Season Begins, Reminder for Hunters to Be Safe

  Pete Strom | November 12, 2010 5:11 PM | 0 CommentsColumbia, SC Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Not only because of USC football, but also because it is the beginning of hunting season for many types of game in South Carolina. With the arrival of the...

• Ready for Winter? Make Sure Your Heat Sources Are Operated Safely.

  Kevin Dean | November 08, 2010 1:16 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Miscellaneous
  

  According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), over 25% of residential fires are caused by improperly used heating equipment. Consumers frequently supplement their main heating system...

• Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween

  Kevin Dean | October 11, 2010 12:28 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  I’m not afraid of witches, skeletons, or the occasional Power Ranger that knocks on my door for candy but accident statistics are certainly something to scare us all. The National Highway...

• Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9th: Do Your Part to Prevent Fire Related Tragedies

  Kevin Dean | October 01, 2010 4:23 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Camaraderie quickly turned to chaos on October 28, 2007, in a North Carolina beach house where shortly before 7:00 AM, a four alarm fire severely damaged the three-story beach house occupied by 13...

• South Carolina Declares September “Campus Fire Safety Month”

  Kevin Dean | September 14, 2010 2:00 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Governor Mark Sanford announced that September 2010 is dedicated to Campus Fire Safety. In his proclamation, the Governor recognizes that “educating our students about the critical importance...

• Residential Fire Claims Young Mother and her 3 Year Old Twins

  Kevin Dean | August 25, 2010 3:46 PM | 0 CommentsCharleston, SC Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  On August 25, 2010, Charleston’s Post & Courier reported that a young mother and her twin sons died as a result of a house fire that ignited the previous evening. Initial reports indicated...