Saturday, June 21, 2014

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel congratulates a member of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon at a Friday evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. June 20, 2014.

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Friday, June 20, 2014

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06/20/2014 06:21 PM CDT

Defense Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel greets Medal of Honor recipient retired Marine Corps Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, June 20, 2014. President Barack Obama presented Carpenter with the Medal of Honor at the White House a day earlier, for his actions while deployed in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010.
06/20/2014 06:17 PM CDT

Defense Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel greets Medal of Honor recipient retired Marine Corps Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter during a Hall of Heroes induction ceremony at the Pentagon, June 20, 2014. President Barack Obama presented Carpenter with the Medal of Honor at the White House a day earlier, for his actions while deployed in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010.

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06/20/2014 09:54 AM CDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center right, meets with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at the Pentagon, June 20, 2014. The two leaders discussed mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

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06/20/2014 10:07 AM CDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key pause during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, June 20, 2014. Hagel and Key later met to discuss mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

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06/20/2014 09:27 AM CDT

U.S. Marines fire their M777A2 howitzer during a fire mission on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 13, 2014. The Marines are assigned to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Platoon, Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment.
06/20/2014 09:20 AM CDT

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron performs the delta flat pass during their performance at Rockford AirFest at Chicago Rockford International Airport, June 8, 2014.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

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06/19/2014 06:46 PM CDT

Sailors aboard the USS Pennsylvania handle lines as the ballistic missile submarine moors in Bangor, Wash., June 14, 2014. The Pennsylvania completed a 140-day strategic deterrent patrol, a new record for the longest strategic deterrent patrol completed by an Ohio class submarine.
06/19/2014 06:38 PM CDT

U.S. soldiers inside an Abrams M1A1 tank fire the main battle gun during Exercise Combined Resolve II at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, June 16, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Squadron, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

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06/19/2014 05:53 PM CDT

An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron 15 lands aboard the USS George H.W. Bush in the Arabian Gulf, June 16, 2014. The George H. W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
06/19/2014 05:49 PM CDT

Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, third from left, joins Army Secretary John McHugh, center, and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray T. Odierno, left, to commemorate the Army's 239th birthday in a cake-cutting ceremony at the Pentagon, June 19, 2014.

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06/19/2014 05:15 PM CDT

Army Chief of Staff. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno reenlists a group of soldiers during a cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate the Army's 239th Birthday at the Pentagon, June 19, 2014. Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, background, and other senior leaders also participated.

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06/19/2014 04:23 PM CDT

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 19, 2014. Carpenter was recognized for his actions while deployed in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010. He became the third Marine and the 15th overall recipient of the medal for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. Reebok-CCM Recalls Throat Collars Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Reebok-CCM-Recalls-Throat-Collars/

2. Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Linear-Expands-Recall-of-Personal-Emergency-Reporting-System-Transmitters/

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Recall Date: June 19, 2014

Recall Number: 14-211

 

Reebok-CCM Recalls Throat Collars Due to Laceration Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of product:  Reebok TCPRE Senior and Junior Goalie Throat Collars

 

Hazard: Throat collars have been decertified by BNQ in Canada due to the risk that a skate blade could penetrate the collar, posing a laceration hazard to the throat. 

 

Remedy: Refund, Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., Monday through Friday, or online at www.reebokccm.com and click on Goalie Throat Collar Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 3,300 in the United States and 8,100 in Canada

 

Description: The recalled Reebok TCPRE Senior (SR) and Junior (JR) Goalie Throat Collars are black with white trim and the word “Reebok” is embroidered at the base of the collar. They have the BNQ certification mark screen printed and the words "Ballistic Nylon Ballistique", "TCPRE SR or JR" and sizing information on the right side of the collar base. Affected products have the model number K101SR TCPRE or K101JR TCPRE located on the label sewn on the inside of each throat collar pad and on the outside of a polybag in which the product may have been sold at retail stores.

 

Injuries: Reebok-CCM has received no reports of product-related injuries or complaints from consumers or retailers.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled throat collars and contact their local hockey dealer to return the product for a full refund or replacement, or contact Reebok-CCM for information on how to return the product directly to Reebok-CCM for a replacement or full refund.

 

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from April 2012 through May 2014, for about $50 for the SR model and $40 for the JR model.

 

Manufacturer:  Sport Maska Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

Distributor: Reebok-CCM of Montpelier, Vt.

 

Manufactured in: China

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2.

Recall Date: June 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-212

 

Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters

 

Hazard: The batteries used in the transmitters can fail to emit a low battery warning leading the user to believe the transmitter is functioning and not generate a warning. 

 

Remedy:  Replace

 

Consumer Contact:  Linear toll-free at (855) 546-2384 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.linear-pers.com and click on Recalls for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 175,000 (an additional 48,000 previously recalled in December 2013)

 

Description: The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS or personal emergency solutions products and allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. The transmitter may be worn as a pendant on a lanyard around the user's neck, on a band around the user's wrist or as a belt clip. The recall includes model numbers DXS-62A (black wristband and a gray pendant), DXS-62A1 (ivory plastic belt clip pendant) and DXS-64 (gray plastic pendant with a green circle in the center) which all have batteries that are sealed into the products. The manufactured date range of the recalled products is from June 2008 through April 2011 written as a date code. For example the date code MD1105 represents YYMM format or a manufacture date of May 2011. The date code, model number, Linear LLC and other information are found on the back of the transmitter.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost.

 

Sold at: Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2008 through July 2011 for about $45.

 

Manufacturer: Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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06/19/2014 10:42 AM CDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center right, meets with German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen, center left, at the Pentagon, June 19, 2014. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual national interest in the European region.
06/19/2014 10:35 AM CDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosts an honor cordon for German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the Pentagon, June 19, 2014. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual national interest in the European region.

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06/19/2014 09:39 AM CDT

A paratrooper, foreground, fires his M249 machine gun during a live-fire exercise on Fort Pickett, Va., June 7, 2014. The paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, are training with soldiers assigned to the National Guard's 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
06/19/2014 09:36 AM CDT

A paratrooper reviews his zeroing card before making any adjustments needed to zero his rifle during a live-fire exercise on Fort Pickett, Va., June 7, 2014. The paratrooper, a rifleman, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.

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2014-06-19 10:17:58 (M6.4) VANUATU -13.6 166.8 (442af)

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Location 13.577S 166.826E
Depth 59 km
Distances
  • 85 km (52 mi) WNW of Sola, Vanuatu
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

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06/18/2014 07:03 PM CDT

Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses attendees during the Colorado Capitol Conference in Washington, D.C., Jun. 18, 2014. The conference provided an opportunity for Coloradans to meet and engage with national and key leaders.

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News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
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1. Nokia Recalls Tablet Travel Chargers Due to Electrocution Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Nokia-Recalls-Tablet-Travel-Chargers/

2. Brooks Furniture Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively to Kaplan Early Learning http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Brooks-Furniture-Recalls-Glider-Rockers/

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Recall Date: June 18, 2014

Recall Number: 14-209

 

Nokia Recalls Tablet Travel Chargers Due to Electrocution Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Travel Charger Kits for Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablets

 

Hazard: The plastic cover on the charger’s exchangeable plugs can come loose and separate, exposing internal components that pose an electrocution hazard if touched while the plug remains in a live socket.

 

Remedy:  Refund, Replace

 

Consumer Contact:  Nokia toll-free at (888)665- 4228 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.nokia.com and click “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 500

 

Description: The recall includes the Travel Charger kit sold separately for the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, also called the AC-300 charger accessory kit. The kit includes four different plugs for use in electrical outlets in the U.S., U.K., EU and Australia.  The black plastic chargers measure about 2.75 inches high by 2.3 inches wide. U.S. chargers that were sold with the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet are not included in the recall.  

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported  

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and contact Nokia for instructions on receiving a full refund from Verizon Wireless or a credit from AT&T for the travel chargers and both will provide a free replacement U.S.-only charger for their Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet.

 

Sold at: AT&T and Verizon Wireless authorized dealers and retailers nationwide and online at att.com and Verizon.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $50.  

 

Manufacturer: Nokia Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: China

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2.

Recall Date: June 18, 2014

Recall Number: 14-210  

 

Brooks Furniture Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively to Kaplan Early Learning 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Brooks Furniture Glider Rockers

 

Hazard: The spindles in the glider base can separate while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user. 

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumer Contact:  Brooks Furniture at (800) 427-6657 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET or online at www.brooksfurnitureonline.com  and click on “Recall” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 350

 

Description: The recall includes two styles of Brooks Furniture glider rockers 1529P and 1529V-LM.  The 1529P glider rocker has a maple wood frame with blue fabric upholstery. The 1529V-LM glider rocker has a maple wood frame with beige vinyl upholstery and a locking mechanism to disengage the glider. Both recalled chairs have the style number and manufacture date between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2012 printed under the chair’s seat. Brooks Furniture is printed on a label attached to the seat cushions.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 29 reports of the chair’s spindles separating or loosening on the base of the glider rockers. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the glider rocker and contact Brooks Furniture to receive a free replacement base.

 

Sold exclusively by: Kaplan Early Learning Co .nationwide from October 2011 to December 2012 for about $390 to $540 depending on style.

 

Manufacturer: Brooks Furniture Mfg. Inc. of Tazewell, Tenn.

 

Manufactured in: USA

 

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