Home Improvements News
Archive for: November, 2009

Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Recalled

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30” Gas Ranges Units: About 900 Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., [...]

Corrosion in Homes and Connections to Chinese Drywall

Results from a major indoor air study of 51 homes are being released today along with initial reports from two studies of corrosion in homes with Chinese drywall. We now can show a strong association between homes with the problem drywall and the levels of hydrogen sulfide in those homes and corrosion of metals in [...]

EPA Issues Rule to Reduce Water Pollution from Construction Sites

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a final rule to help reduce water pollution from construction sites. The agency believes this rule, which takes effect in February 2010 and will be phased in over four years, will significantly improve the quality of water nationwide. Construction activities like clearing, excavating and grading significantly [...]

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills Units: About 663,000 in the United States and [...]

Save On Home Heating Bills This Winter

Whether you use oil, natural gas, or electricity, there are many ways to ensure that you stay warm at home this winter without heating the great outdoors. The Federal Trade Commission’s consumer alert “Weathering the High Cost of Heating Your Home” tells you how to select energy-efficient home appliances, spot problems that waste fuel, shop [...]

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