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Sun. Jul 27th 2008 8:00am
Sunday Duty


Tue. Jul 29th 2008 7:30pm
PT at YMCA...ALL department members welcome


Sat. Aug 2nd 2008 8:00am
MDA Fill the Boot

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Union Road Volunteer Fire Department Inc.
4060 Union Road
Gastonia, NC  28056

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704-865-2611

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911

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 Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.


Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.


Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.


Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.


Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.


Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.


Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.


Champion's Choice Recalls Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols Due to Burst Hazard
The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.


Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.


It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.


Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.


Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard
The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts to consumers.


New Federal Law Mandates Child Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers
Children and gasoline don't mix. With the passage of the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, an additional layer of fire safety and burn protection has been added for families across the country.


SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects
The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. Additionally, the vehicle is sold without a tire pressure gauge or adequate flag pole bracket. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death.


Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard
The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion.





Recent Calls

Fri. Jul 18th 2008
Mutual Aid Fire

Sta. 51 provided mutual with York County on Friday. Tanker 513 responded for a fully involved modular home fire.

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Sat. Jul 5th 2008
3 Set Fires in One Day

 51 crews responded to three different fires on the 4th. The first was a small brush fire that was set. Later that night...

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Mon. Jun 9th 2008
Wildland Fire and Entrapment

A large field fire of 27 plus acres and a vehicle accident with entrapment kept the 51 crews busy today. More info and p...

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January  40
February  31
March  35
April  31
May  20
June  25
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