Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn

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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Super Lightning Rockets

Distributor: Big Fireworks, of Lansing, Mich.  Units: About 4,700

Hazard: The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves stick-type rockets with 1 1/2-inch in diameter engine that is mounted on 32-inch wood stick. The engine is wrapped in black paper with a background of solar system and the writing "Super Rocket," in assorted colors. The rockets were sold in packs of four, and have item number GCR3150 printed on the front of the package and on the rocket engine.

Sold at: Fireworks stands and stores in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan from November 2009 through June 2010 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Big Fireworks for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Big Fireworks toll-free at (866) 514-6225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bigfireworks.com

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

NWS Update – Lightening Safety Week June 20-26, 2010

Just a heads up that *next week, June 20-26, is National Lightning Safety Week*. Already in NC this year we have seen one person killed by lightning in the mountains, a few injuries in Central NC, a large tank fire in Greensboro, a church burned down in Wilson, a boat destroyed on Jordan Lake and many other homes damaged all from lightning. The National Weather Service has an outstanding Lightning Safety Webpage
(http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/index.htm) which provides a lot of detailed information ranging from the science of lightning strikes, survivor stories and resources for local communities as well as the media.


Please take a moment to pass along to others the dangers of lightning and how preventable lightning related injuries and fatalities really area. Lightning is the underrated killer and we are just now starting to move into the time of year where lightning intensity can be rather dangerous combined with the increase in outdoor recreational activities, farming and outdoor related work.


Once again the Lightning Safety Website can be found at http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/index.htm. All resources online are there for your use including planning guides, PSAs, Posters, games for kids and more. Please help up to spread the word and about lightning safety.


Information provided by Jeff Orrock
National Weather Service

Dritz™ Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard: The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: Prym Consumer USA has received two reports of the electric scissors igniting causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip.

Sold at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and other craft stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $50.    Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at 800-255-7796 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, by e-mail at customer.service@prym-consumer-usa.com or on the firm's website at www.prym-consumer-usa.com

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Fire Officer Level 1 Training at CCCC

Central Carolina Community College

Emergency Services Training Center

Room 120

Fire Officer Level I

Central Carolina Community College will be hosting the new Direct Delivery Fire Officer Level I class. After completing the class room portion of the class you will be able to sit for the state exam. No work book required. See description below.


Direct DeliveryThis method of completion is designed to be the classroom learning model of Fire OfficerI-IV Certification in the state. A person desiring to obtain certification in Fire Officer I-IVseeks the courses that are required and delivered at the local Community College.These classes are demanding and will require a significant level of dedication tocomplete. Once all individual courses are taken, the candidate for Officer Certificationcan register for the Regional Exam and take the exam commensurate with the level theyhave completed.
Classes will be offered on a flip flop schedule if we have a minimum of 20 students. Students will have to attend one of the two days of each session. Class times will be 09:00-12:00 13:00-18:00.
Dates of the sessions will be:
Session One: 7/12,13
Session Two: 7/14,15
Session Three: 7/19,20
Session Four: 7/21,22
Session Five: 7/26,27
Session Six: 7/28,29
STUDENTS HAVE TO PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 7^th 2010 BY CALLING JOEY SHUE @ (919) 777-7778 OR E-MAIL jshue@cccc.edu with your name, phone number and the dates you plan to attend.
Required textbook will be Fire Officer Principles and Practice by Jones and Bartlett 2^nd Edition.