Friday, February 13, 2015

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02/13/2015 05:36 PM CST

Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel receives a traditional clapping-out ceremony on his final work day as he leaves the Pentagon, Feb. 13, 2015. Hagel, the 24th defense secretary, is the only enlisted veteran to have been appointed to the cabinet position. The Senate confirmed Ash Carter, former deputy defense secretary, to serve as the next defense secretary.

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02/13/2015 04:00 PM CST

U.S. Navy Airman Arturo Gourentchik performs maintenance on a E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Persian Gulf, Feb. 8, 2015. The Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Gourentchik is assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron.

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02/13/2015 03:08 PM CST

A Thai military instructor, known as the "Snake Man," shows the size of a cobra's fangs to U.S. service members during a jungle survival training course on Camp Lotawin, Thailand, Feb. 12, 2015. The course teaches military members survival techniques and provides an opportunity for U.S, Thai and South Korean Marines to interact.
02/13/2015 03:05 PM CST

Airmen aboard a patrol boat speed through the water near Dock Charlie on Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, S.C., Feb. 11, 2015. The airmen are assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron.
02/13/2015 03:03 PM CST

Airmen relax by a camp fire after completing a day of training during Exercise Scorpion Lens 15 on North Auxiliary Airfield in the city of North, S.C., Feb., 11, 2015.
02/13/2015 03:02 PM CST

An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the runway for landing during Red Flag 15-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2015. The F-16 crew is assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base, Italy.

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02/13/2015 03:01 PM CST

Air Force Airman 1st Class Onnie McSpadden leads a group of firefighters to extinguish a fire on Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas, Feb. 3, 2015. McSpadden is a 127th Michigan Air National Guard firefighting apprentice.
02/13/2015 03:00 PM CST

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrian Martinezgarcia, left, instructs Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerry Williams as he directs a landing craft air cushion into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 12, 2015. The Essex is underway completing certifications in preparation for an upcoming deployment.
02/13/2015 02:56 PM CST

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Serena Reynolds check maintenance on an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Persian Gulf, Feb. 7, 2015. Reynolds is assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73.

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02/13/2015 02:25 PM CST

Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby takes questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Feb. 13, 2015. Kirby updated reporters on the status of the transition between outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Ash Carter, the incoming defense secretary who soon will be sworn in. Kirby also discussed recent attacks in Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

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2015-02-13 18:59:11 UPDATED: (M6.9) NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE 52.6 -31.9 (442af)

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Location 52.594N 31.920W
Depth 10 km
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  • 1406 km (872 mi) SSW of Kopavogur, Iceland
  • 1409 km (874 mi) SSW of Reykjavik, Iceland
  • 1505 km (933 mi) W of Tralee, Ireland
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02/13/2015 12:16 PM CST

During his last week in office, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, far right, visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Feb. 11, 2015.

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Moscahlades Bros Inc. Recalls Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring Because of Possible Health Risk

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02/13/2015 12:41 PM EST

Moscahlades Bros Inc. of Paterson, NJ is recalling Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life­ threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Issues Recall on Organic Garlic Powder Due to Possible Health Risk

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02/12/2015 07:35 PM EST

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling two lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

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02/12/2015 07:08 PM CST

U.S. Army soldiers prepare Black Hawk helicopters for loading onto a ship to redeploy from Buchanan, Liberia, Feb. 10, 2015. The soldiers disassembled the helicopters at the 101st Sustainment Brigade's Division Support Area near the Port of Buchanan.
02/12/2015 07:02 PM CST

Lightning flashes over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson as the ship transits the Persian Gulf, Feb. 8, 2015. The carrier is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

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02/12/2015 06:58 PM CST

U.S. Navy Seaman Patrick McCrimmon communicates with pilots from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk as it airlifts simulated casualties during medical evacuation training at Udairi Range, Kuwait, Feb. 5, 2015. McCrimmon is a hospital corpsman assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
02/12/2015 06:52 PM CST

Army paratroopers descend toward Holland drop zone during an airborne proficiency jump on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 11, 2015, The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team.
02/12/2015 06:49 PM CST

U.S. Army Capt. Ryan Mortensen visits with children of The Middle Mosque of Lop Buri during Cobra Gold 15 in Lop Buri, Thailand, Feb. 3, 2015. Mortensen is a chaplain assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment.
02/12/2015 06:45 PM CST

Army Sgt. Miguel Familla shovels snow away from a fire hydrant on Nantasket Avenue in Hull, Mass., Feb. 11, 2015. The soldiers, assigned to the Massachusetts Army National Guard, assisted local fire departments across the state to clear roads, open access to public buildings and free fire hydrants from mounds of snow. Familla is assigned to the 181st Engineer Company.
02/12/2015 06:39 PM CST

Airmen perform a security halt during Exercise Scorpion Lens 15 on North Auxiliary Airfield in North, S.C., Feb. 11, 2015.

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02/12/2015 05:52 PM CST

Acting Assistant Defense Secretary for Reserve Affairs Richard O. Wightman Jr., left, and Estonian Ambassador Eerik Marmei sign an official agreement at the Estonian Embassy, Feb. 10, 2015, expanding opportunities for Guardsmen and reservists to exchange forces to improve NATO interoperability. The Military Reserve Exchange Program features cyber, maneuver and special warfare.

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News from CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

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1. Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kidde-Recalls-Disposable-Plastic-Fire-Extinguishers/

2. SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-88-Bicycle-Wheel-Hubs/

3. Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Jackco-Transnational-Recalls-ZETA-Battery-Pack/

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Recall Date: February 12, 2015

Recall Number: 15-079

 

Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers

 

Hazard: A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.

 

Consumer Contact: Kidde toll-free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 4.6 million units in the U.S. and 175,000 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers with Zytel® black plastic valves. The recalled extinguishers are red, white or silver and are either ABC or BC rated. The ratings can be found to the right of the nameplate.  Manufacture dates included in the recall are July 23, 2013 through October 15, 2014. A 10-digit date code is stamped on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled units manufactured in 2013 are XXXX 20413 X through XXXX 36513 X and 2014 are XXXX 00114 X through XXXX 28814 X. A list of model numbers, that can found on the nameplate affixed to the front of the fire extinguisher, can be viewed here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kidde-Recalls-Disposable-Plastic-Fire-Extinguishers/

 

Incidents/Injuries: Kidde has received 11 reports of the recalled fire extinguishers failing to discharge as expected. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between $18 and $65, and about $200 for model XL 5MR.

 

Importer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, North Carolina

 

Manufactured in: Mexico

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2.

Recall Date: February 12, 2015                                                                   

Recall Number: 15-078

 

SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Zipp 88 aluminum hubs for bicycle wheels

 

Hazard: The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail posing a crash and injury hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

 

Consumer Contact: SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 12,000

 

Description: The aluminum hub shell is silver. The outside flange ring is gray aluminum in the standard option and blue, gold, gray, pink or red in the ZedTech options. The diameter of the two clinch nuts is approximately 1 inch. The first version of the 88 hub is the only one affected by the recall. The first version has the Z logo on the flange ring. The other versions – not affected by this recall – do not have the Z logo on the flange ring. The hubs were sold in five bike brands and sold separately. A listing of these brands and their model types can be viewed here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-88-Bicycle-Wheel-Hubs/

 

Incidents/Injuries: The company reports two incidents of collapsed front wheels. Both resulted in stitches, bruises and lacerations, plus a concussion in one case.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Zipp 88 front hub and contact SRAM for a free replacement hub.

 

Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide. Front hub sold for about $215; front wheel with the hub sold for about $920; front and rear wheel set sold for about $2300 and bicycles with the wheel set containing the recalled hub sold for about $5,000 to $12,000. Items were sold between October 2008 and December 2010.

 

Manufacturer: Prodigy Group, Mooresville, Ind.

 

Manufactured in: USA

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3.

Recall Date: February 12, 2015

Recall Number: 15-070

 

Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set

 

Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, split apart and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Pocket Jump Starter and contact Jackco Transnational for instructions on how to dispose of the product and how to obtain a refund for the purchase price. Consumers without a receipt will receive $110.

 

Consumer Contact: Jackco Transnational toll-free at (888) 452-2526 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.jackco.com and click on “Pocket Jump Starter Product Recall” for more information or send an e-mail to recall@jackco.com.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 5,000

 

Description: The ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter - Deluxe Set contains a battery pack used to jump start vehicles and charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The set comes in a black canvas case with red trim and a black handle. When closed, the case measures about 9 inches long by 8.5 inches wide by 3 inches deep and weighs about 2 pounds. The interior is black with mesh pockets. ZETA is printed on the front of the case in red and blue letters. The set includes mini jump clamps, universal cable for laptop charging, 12V accessory cable and USB cable with adapters.  The battery pack has three Power Ports – 19 Volt, 12 Volt and 5 Volt -- and can be plugged into an AC wall outlet or a 12-volt car charger for recharging. The lithium-ion battery pack is white and 6 inches long by 3 inches wide by 1 inch deep. A silver product label with Model Number ZT50420 printed in black is found on the backside of the recalled battery pack. Under this product label is the date code:  XM201407XXXXXX, which translates to July 2014, the date of manufacturing. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Jackco Transnational has received 487 reports of battery failure, and two reports of a fire resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com from July 2014 to January 2015 for between $110 and $140.

 

Importer: Jackco Transnational, Inc., of Azusa, California.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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02/12/2015 02:09 PM CST

Acting Assistant Defense Secretary for Reserve Affairs Richard O. Wightman, Jr. and Estonia Ambassador Eerik Marmei sign an official agreement Feb. 10 at the Estonian embassy expanding opportunities for guardsmen and reservists to exchange forces in order to improve NATO interoperability. The Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP) specifically calls for exchanges in cyber, maneuver and special warfare. The MREP with Estonia joins existing programs with Germany, the United Kingdom and Denmark.

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Kent, WA Firm Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Egg Allergens in Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip

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02/12/2015 02:50 PM EST

Real Foods in Kent, WA is initiating a voluntary recall of 356 cases (712 units) of Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip, due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The company was alerted to the issue by a retail operation selling the product, that the strawberry trays were incorrectly packaged with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in place of Devonshire Dip.

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02/12/2015 09:35 AM CST

Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work speaks with missile alert crew members on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 11, 2015. During his visit, Work met with nuclear enterprise airmen and toured the facilities.

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