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• Helix Hoverboard Recall Follows Fires, Smoke Inhalation and Property Damage Reports

  December 22, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  About 25,000 Helix hoverboards are being recalled following reports of overheating, fires, and smoke inhalation injuries.

• Exposure to Wildfires Poses Serious Risk for Lung Cancer Patients: Study

  July 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links wildfire exposure to lower survival rates in patients who recently underwent lung cancer surgery.

• More Than Half a Million Samsung Washing Machines Recalled Over Fire Risks

  December 27, 2022

  Russell Maas

  More than 600,000 Samsung top-loading washing machines have been recalled following reports of overheating and short-circuiting, which has led to property damage and injuries.

• Firefighters Face Numerous Respiratory Threats from Wildfires: Study

  September 17, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Firefighters battling wildfires out west may face significant health issues, particularly respiratory problems, from exposure to particulate matter and chemicals released by the smoke and fires.

• Pregnant Women Exposed to California Wildfire Smoke May Face Increased Risk of Preterm Birth: Study

  August 26, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that wildfire smoke contributes significantly to the number of preterm births in California.

• Fire Prevention Week Campaign Provides Safety Tips and Instructions: CPSC

  October 12, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC is recommending regular fire drills and other safety tips to prevent fatal home fires across the U.S.

• Smoke Inhalation Lawsuits Against Washington, DC Metro Begin to Mount

  January 30, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The D.C. Metro systsem faces a growing number of smoke inhalation lawsuits over an incident earlier this month.