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Widespread Product Recalls Announced on December 5, 2024

1. Polaris Issues Recall for Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Injury Hazards Polaris has issued a recall for approximately 23,300 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) due to a potential fire hazard caused by damage to the battery terminal cover, and about 2,630 Ranger ROVs and ProXD and Bobcat Utility Task Vehicles due to defective seat belt welds that could lead to injuries. Consumers are advised to check the vehicles and contact Polaris for necessary repairs.

2. Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Battery Chargers About 4,062 Belkin portable power banks for smart watches have been recalled due to overheating lithium-ion batteries posing a fire risk. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Belkin for a refund or store credit.

3. Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Redfield Gun Safes Approximately 6,100 Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes sold by Academy Sports + Outdoors have been recalled due to faulty locking mechanisms that could lead to unauthorized access, posing serious injury hazards and risk of death. Customers should return the safes for a refund or replacement.

4. QVC Recalls Temp-tations Oven Gloves Over Burn Risks QVC is recalling about 1.1 million pairs of Temp-tations oven gloves due to insufficient heat protection, which could result in burns. Consumers are urged to discontinue use and contact QVC for a refund.

5. NetZero USA Recalls LED Light Fixtures NetZero USA has recalled approximately 16,000 High Bay LED light fixtures after discovering that the plastic pins holding the LED board can degrade, posing a fire hazard. Users should contact NetZero for a free repair.

6. Vacation Recalls Scented Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards Around 13,000 Vacation® Black Label Scented Candles have been recalled after reports of the glass containers breaking due to high flames, posing fire and laceration hazards. Consumers should stop using the candles and follow the recall process for a refund.

7. Anker Recalls Bluetooth Speakers Sold Exclusively on Amazon Anker Innovations has recalled about 78,764 Anker Soundcore and PowerConf S3 Bluetooth speakers, including sales in Canada, due to overheating batteries that could lead to fires. Customers should verify their product’s SN code and contact Anker for a replacement.

For all recalls, consumers can contact the respective companies through their websites or customer service for more information and instructions on remedies offered.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.