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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using True Brothers Fuel Bottles Due to Risk of Poisoning, Burn, and Flash Fire Hazards; Violation of Federal Safety Regulations for Portable Fuel Containers

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Burns, Poisoning, CPSC, Risk, Child, FUEL, Walmart, Propane

The fuel bottles pose a flash fire hazard to all users due to lack of a flame mitigation device.

Key Points: 
  • The fuel bottles pose a flash fire hazard to all users due to lack of a flame mitigation device.
  • Under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, portable fuel containers manufactured after July 12, 2023, must have flame mitigation devices that impede the propagation of a flame into the container.
  • The manufacture dates of the True Brothers fuel bottles are unknown.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using the fuel bottles immediately and to dispose of them empty as normal refuse.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Fuel Bottles Due to Risk of Poisoning, Burn, and Flash Fire Hazards; Violation of Federal Safety Regulations for Portable Fuel Containers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Burns, Poisoning, CPSC, Risk, Child, FUEL, Walmart

The fuel bottles pose a flash fire hazard to all users due to lack of a flame mitigation device.

Key Points: 
  • The fuel bottles pose a flash fire hazard to all users due to lack of a flame mitigation device.
  • Under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, portable fuel containers manufactured after July 12, 2023, must have flame mitigation devices that impede the propagation of a flame into the container.
  • The fuel bottles were sold on Walmart.com from an unknown start date through January 2024 for around $16.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using the fuel bottles immediately and to dispose of them empty as normal refuse.

CarbiCrete Hires Andrée Pinard as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Financial plan, Intact Financial, McGill University, Canada Steamship Lines, University, Growth, Saint-Gobain, Graduate diploma, Light, Carbon, Bachelor, Commerce, Burns, International business, Human resources, CPA, Management

MONTREAL, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, announced today that Andrée Pinard has been hired as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, announced today that Andrée Pinard has been hired as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Pinard has held senior positions at BMO/Nesbitt Burns, CSL Group, Intact Insurance and most recently, Cogeco, where she served as Director of Financial Planning, Treasurer, and then Vice-President, Investor Relations and Treasurer.
  • In February, CarbiCrete announced that the Board of Directors had appointed Jacob Homiller as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am tremendously pleased to welcome Andrée to CarbiCrete at this exciting time in the company's evolution," says Homiller.

CFOs View AI as a Means to Drive Growth but Uncertain on Where to Begin

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Automation, Culture, AP, Growth, Environment, CFO, Risk, Confidence, AI, CFOS, Burns, Investment, Strategy, Potential, Privacy, Medical device

FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite nearly half of CFOs (45%) saying they plan to invest in AI to drive growth this year, nearly double (89%) have doubts about their company's ability to successfully implement an AI strategy.

Key Points: 
  • They're eager to use AI, but don't trust it and don't want to risk infringing on strict privacy laws.
  • That's how strategic CFOs will ensure they're making the most informed, profitable decisions to fuel their organization's growth amidst a continuously changing environment."
  • CFOs see AI as a potential solution to compliance risks and challenges and nearly one in three (28%) are specifically planning to invest in AI for regulatory compliance.
  • This survey was conducted among 500 CFOs and finance leaders in the US, UK, Ireland, France, and Germany.

Olympus Announces FDA Clearance of RenaFlex™, Its First Single-use Flexible Ureteroscope

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
System, U.S. FDA, Burns, Urology, Small Business Saturday, Lithotripsy, Endoscopy, Risk, Patient, Perforation, Infection, Health professional, Bleeding, Ureteroscopy, Kidney, Ureter, Urethra, Physician, Medical imaging

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus, a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced today U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of its first single-use ureteroscope system, RenaFlex™, with full market availability to be announced at a later date.

Key Points: 
  • The RenaFlex single-use flexible ureteroscope system is used to access and visualize the urinary tract to diagnose and treat urinary diseases and disorders, such as kidney stones.
  • The RenaFlex ureteroscope can be used with endotherapeutic accessories to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the urinary tract.
  • The RenaFlex Single-use Ureteroscope works in combination with the compatible CV-S1 Video System Center for flexible Single-use Endoscopes.
  • Visit the urology product page for more information about the complete line of Olympus urology solutions.

Blex Introduces Revolutionary Dual-Pulse Technology to IPL Hair Removal Device

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Temperature, Burns, Risk, IPL, Hair removal, Pulse, Skin, Safety, Skin temperature, Sony, Hot, Sapphire, FDA

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blex, a pioneer in dermatologist-endorsed beauty care, is excited to present their newest product, the Blex Hair Removal Device.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blex, a pioneer in dermatologist-endorsed beauty care, is excited to present their newest product, the Blex Hair Removal Device.
  • If you've scrolled through BeautyTok recently, there's a good chance you've come across some reviews of an at-home IPL hair removal device.
  • Blex's Key User-oriented Features Include:
    Dual-Pulse Technology, offered by Blex, revolutionized at-home IPL hair removal by bringing a technique that was previously only accessible for high-end clinical equipment.
  • Rest assured, Blex is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device, offering superior safety and efficacy in at-home hair removal.

Gulfstream G700 Earns FAA Certification

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Friday, March 29, 2024
ISA, Certification, Aviation, G700, Mach, Burns, General Dynamics, Aircraft, Gulfstream G650/G700/G800, Multimedia, Federal Aviation Administration, Airline

SAVANNAH, Ga., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification, paving the way for customer deliveries of the most spacious aircraft in business aviation.

Key Points: 
  • SAVANNAH, Ga., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification, paving the way for customer deliveries of the most spacious aircraft in business aviation.
  • "We have successfully completed the most rigorous certification program in company history with the G700," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
  • "I'd like to thank our world-class team of flight test, certification and engineering professionals, along with the many others at Gulfstream who have contributed to this accomplishment.
  • "I would also like to extend my thanks to the FAA G700 certification team for their support," said Burns.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Elide Fire Extinguishing Balls Due to Failure to Extinguish Fires and Risk of Serious Injury or Death

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
UL, Burns, CPSC, Risk, Inhalation, Smoke, Death, Fire, Injury, Fireworks

These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death.

Key Points: 
  • These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death.
  • Specifically, the products can fail to effectively disperse fire retardant chemicals and fail to extinguish a fire.
  • Elide Fire USA has not agreed to recall these fire extinguishing balls or offer a remedy to consumers.
  • Elide Fire USA sells three models of the fire extinguishing balls to consumers on elidefireus.com.

Revolutionizing Housing Market Analysis: John Burns Research and Consulting Launches First-of-Kind US Demographics Report

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Research, Employment, Noise, History, Overalls, Burns, Housing, Population growth, Retail

IRVINE, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when demographic shifts are reshaping the housing market, John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) unveils a pioneering report.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when demographic shifts are reshaping the housing market, John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) unveils a pioneering report.
  • "Demographic data has always been conflicting, hard to use, or too broad to be useful," says Chris Porter, Chief Demographer at John Burns Research and Consulting.
  • Key themes explored in the inaugural edition of the Burns US Demographics Insights and Strategies report include:
    Government projections underestimate immigration.
  • To learn about becoming a research member and receiving the Burns US Demographics Insights and Strategies report, visit jbrec.com or contact our Client Relations team at [email protected] .

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2025 KIA K4: ELEVATING THE COMPACT SEDAN WITH MORE ROOM, SEGMENT-ABOVE TECH AND AVAILABLE TURBOCHARGED FUN

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Slate, Friends, Interior, Noise, Distracted driving, Kia Connect, Pedestrian, ADAS, Sale, EV9, OEM, BCW, Android, IVT, K4, Burns, Adaptive cruise control, Ultra-wideband, Harman International, International Auto Show, EX, BVM, Signature, Android Lollipop, LXS, NFC, Leg, Android Auto, Safety, Torque, Onyx, Privacy, PHEV, SCC, Apple Inc., NVH, OTA, CarPlay, Original equipment manufacturer, EVP, Digital, SUV, Memory, Gasoline, SVM, Photography, Samsung, LX, Family, Harman Kardon, LED, Vibration, Smartphone, FCA, Chinese, LKA, Advanced driver-assistance system, EPA, HEV, Google Play, Atmosphere, NBA, Mobile phone

"Succeeding in the compact segment means overdelivering on the features that customers want, and the K4 is designed to exceed expectations."

Key Points: 
  • "Succeeding in the compact segment means overdelivering on the features that customers want, and the K4 is designed to exceed expectations."
  • Hidden rear door handles in the C-pillar emphasize the K4's fastback proportions and draw attention to its swept-back daylight opening.
  • K4 Interior Design and Technology: Seamless Connectivity
    The interior of the K4 raises the level of discourse for the entire class.
  • 6 Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Connect subscription and a compatible smart device with an active data plan.