Razor recalls GLW battery packs sold with Hovertrax 2.0 hoverboards due to fire hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—Razor USA on Wednesday announced the recall of 237,300 Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards with GLW Battery Packs. The products are being recalled due to the fact that the lithium-ion GLW battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire, and/or exploding. This recall involves the removable GLW battery packs installed in […]

GM expands Chevrolet Bolt recall due to fire risk

WASHINGTON, DC—General Motors is expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt recall to include model year 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. With this expansion, all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are now recalled due to the risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. The recall applies to all Bolt vehicles, including those that may have received an earlier recall repair for the fire […]

Hostess recalls hamburger, hot dog buns due to Salmonella, Listeria risks

BALTIMORE, MD—Hostess Brands is voluntarily recalling certain Hostess® Soft White Hamburger Buns and Soft White Hot Dog Buns due to the potential for the products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. Hostess Brands is recalling the impacted products out of an abundance of caution after becoming aware of the issue from its co-manufacturer, Best Harvest Bakeries, through Best […]

Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore metro area. The watch covers most of Maryland and will be in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, as storms from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred make their way through the state. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through 10 p.m. for areas along […]

NWS: Tropical Storm Fred could produce flash flooding in Maryland

UPDATE: A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—It could be a damp week in the Nottingham area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred make their way through the eastern part of the U.S. The National Weather Service says some isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout Monday afternoon and […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and isolated, large hail are possible. Isolated instances of flash flooding are possible through Wednesday evening. A Heat Advisory is also in effect until 8 p.m. on […]

Serenade Foods recalls frozen chicken products due to possible Salmonella contamination

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Serenade Foods, a Milford, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. FSIS issued a public health alert in June related to these products. The frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned, […]