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Restitution Program Announced for Certain Recalled Gree Dehumidifiers

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Restitution Program Announced for Certain Recalled Gree Dehumidifiers.

Key Points: 
  • Restitution Program Announced for Certain Recalled Gree Dehumidifiers.
  • You may be eligible for restitution if you purchased a dehumidifier that Gree USA, Inc. ("Gree USA"), Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai ("Gree Zhuhai"), and Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliance Sales Co., Ltd. ("Gree Hong Kong") (collectively, "Gree"), manufactured from 2007 to 2013 and sold in the United States, and that dehumidifier was later subject to a recall Gree announced on September 12, 2013, expanded on January 30, 2014, and re-announced on November 29, 2016.
  • Gree Zhuhai and Gree Hong Kong have entered into a related Deferred Prosecution Agreement ("DPA") with the United States.
  • Restitution awards do not cover replacement costs of a recalled Gree dehumidifier.

Gree Recalls 1.56 Million Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Reports of At Least 23 Fires

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front, or side of the unit.

Key Points: 
  • The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front, or side of the unit.
  • The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic and measure between 19 and 24 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep.
  • Incidents/Injuries: Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage with the recalled dehumidifiers.
  • Sold At: Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide, starting in 2011 through 2014 for between $110 and $400.

Powerhouse Texas Daycare Injury Attorneys at The Button Law Firm Join St. Louis Family's Legal Battle

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

ST. LOUIS , Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Daycare injury heavyweights Russell Button and Ashley Washington of The Button Law Firm have joined the legal team representing a St. Louis family that claims Lily Pad Learning Center violated multiple safety laws resulting in a caregiver abusing their 1-year-old daughter. The Texas trial attorneys were enlisted by Finney Injury Law, a trusted personal injury firm based in Missouri that helps victims recover after life-changing incidents.

Key Points: 
  • The Texas trial attorneys were enlisted by Finney Injury Law , a trusted personal injury firm based in Missouri that helps victims recover after life-changing incidents.
  • The Button Law Firm attorneys are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers List and are dedicated to fighting for children and their families in meaningful litigation to make local communities safer.
  • The firm represents young victims of daycare injuries, including incidents of abuse, neglect, inappropriate discipline, and overheating in daycare vehicles.
  • Attorneys at The Button Law Firm also aid parents in pursuing wrongful death cases arising from fatal injuries that children experience at irresponsible daycare centers.

PMR Law Settles Lawsuit with Amazon Following Deadly House Fire

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

HUNTINGTON, W.V., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawyers representing a man who lost his mother to a house fire have secured a favorable settlement with Amazon on his behalf. The victim was killed when a heated pet bed purchased from Amazon.com caught fire in their home.

Key Points: 
  • According to the lawsuit filed by Houston-based Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP , or PMR Law, Huntington, W.Va. resident Dion Adkins purchased a heated pet bed from Amazon.com for his mother, who lived with him.
  • But PMR Law's team of skilled trial lawyers uncovered that the manufacturer does not exist and learned there is no vetting process for posting items for sale on Amazon.
  • Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP or PMR Law is driven by compassion and focused on results.
  • The firm has helped thousands of clients receive the compensation they deserve in personal injury litigation and business disputes.

Aetina Launches New Fanless Edge AI Systems Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetina launches its new fanless edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin system-on-modules (SoMs), including the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, Orin NX, and Orin Nano.

Key Points: 
  • NEW TAIPEI CITY, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetina launches its new fanless edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin system-on-modules (SoMs), including the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, Orin NX, and Orin Nano.
  • The new fanless systems have an operating temperature range of -25°C to +55°C, making them suitable for AI-powered application development across different verticals.
  • AIE-CN31/41 , AIE-CO21/31 , AIE-PN32/42 , and AIE-PO22/32 are Aetina's latest fanless system models built with an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX or Orin Nano SoM.
  • Aetina's AIE-PX11/12/21/22 and AIE-PX13/23 are powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SoM, delivering up to 275 tera operations per second (TOPS) of AI performance.

Aetina Launches New Fanless Edge AI Systems Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetina launches its new fanless edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin system-on-modules (SoMs), including the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, Orin NX, and Orin Nano.

Key Points: 
  • NEW TAIPEI CITY, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetina launches its new fanless edge AI systems powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin system-on-modules (SoMs), including the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, Orin NX, and Orin Nano.
  • The new fanless systems have an operating temperature range of -25°C to +55°C, making them suitable for AI-powered application development across different verticals.
  • AIE-CN31/41 , AIE-CO21/31 , AIE-PN32/42 , and AIE-PO22/32 are Aetina's latest fanless system models built with an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX or Orin Nano SoM.
  • Aetina's AIE-PX11/12/21/22 and AIE-PX13/23 are powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SoM, delivering up to 275 tera operations per second (TOPS) of AI performance.

BorgWarner to Deliver High Voltage Coolant Heaters to Global Automotive Supplier for Series of OEM EV Platforms

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has secured a contract with a global automotive thermal and energy management solutions supplier to deliver high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for use on a series of three electric vehicle (EV) platforms for a major OEM.

Key Points: 
  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has secured a contract with a global automotive thermal and energy management solutions supplier to deliver high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for use on a series of three electric vehicle (EV) platforms for a major OEM.
  • The business win with the supplier marks the first collaboration between the companies on a complete vehicle thermal management system.
  • This win builds upon a previous agreement between BorgWarner and the OEM in which BorgWarner directly supplied its 400V solution.
  • BorgWarner's 800V HVCH will be produced in the company's Cadillac, Michigan manufacturing facility with production expected to begin in 2025.

PSA: Petco Locations Nationwide Double as 'Cooling Centers' to Help Pets Beat the Heat This Summer

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Friday, July 28, 2023

SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures soar across the country, Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) welcomes leashed pets of all breeds, shapes and sizes into pet care centers nationwide, where they and their families can seek refuge from the extreme heat. They can also stay hydrated with access to fresh, clean and safe water at Petco locations during regular business hours.

Key Points: 
  • They can also stay hydrated with access to fresh, clean and safe water at Petco locations during regular business hours.
  • "Communities everywhere are feeling the effects of the heat wave, and this includes our beloved pets," said Petco Chief Veterinarian Dr. Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM .
  • Petco pet care centers are offering cool drinking water for pets in disposable water bowls, which helps limit the risk of disease transmission.
  • Pets can also access shade in Petco locations, as just a few minutes of direct sunlight in extreme temperatures can risk heat exhaustion.

IP67 IO-Link Power Supplies Allow Decentralized Automation Applications

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Monday, July 24, 2023

FLORENCE, Ky., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff's new generation of power supplies deliver increased amp output, intelligent diagnostic options, and decentralized installation.

Key Points: 
  • FLORENCE, Ky., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff's new generation of power supplies deliver increased amp output, intelligent diagnostic options, and decentralized installation.
  • With an IP67-rated, potting-free housing, these power supplies allow for decentralized installation directly in the field with no need for a cabinet.
  • Companies recognizing the benefits of the "zero-cabinet" approach are not only using decentralized power supplies in individual applications but are also installing them across entire production plants.
  • The decentralized power supply concept is particularly suitable for large systems in industries such as logistics, material handling, cell and battery manufacturing, and conveyor lines.

The UK is still not prepared for extreme temperatures – here's what it should do

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Friday, July 21, 2023

But that doesn’t mean there’s no risk of intense heat: on this exact week last year, the UK broke 40°C for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • But that doesn’t mean there’s no risk of intense heat: on this exact week last year, the UK broke 40°C for the first time.
  • For the UK, the new reality is that 40°C temperatures are possible and eventually will be commonplace, and the country must adapt urgently.
  • For example, creating green space in urban areas to provide a cooling effect that reduces the intensity of extreme heat.
  • Even before the Paris agreement required adaptation plans, the UK had already started to plan adaptation actions under the Climate Change Act 2008.

What risks has the UK identified?

    • Climate change projections indicate that the UK will experience hotter drier summers and warmer wetter winters.
    • These projections have been used by the government to develop the climate change risk assessment, on which national adaptation plans are based.
    • In order to deal with these risks the UK has planned key actions to protect against extreme heat and flooding from sea level rise and rainfall.

UK adaptation plans

    • The NAP3 will provide further structure, compared to previous plans, and delivery will be via an existing governance process.
    • The UK, like many countries, has numerous frameworks and plans, such as the Heatwave Plan, Green Infrastructure Framework, and National Infrastructure Delivery Plans.
    • Adaptation is complex, involving numerous parties at numerous scales from the huge Thames Barrier to a few trees on the road outside your home.
    • One analysis of adaptation plans for European cities identified Sofia (Bulgaria) and Galway and Dublin (Ireland) as the best quality.
    • National adaptation plans have improved, but those that are actually coordinated at a national level, like in Ireland, are rare.