WASHINGTON, Aug. 06, 2015
Name of product: Dishwashers
Hazard: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
Consumer Contact: Viking at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, …
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Shuttles are equipped with vacuum toilets that work a little like a vacuum cleaner.
Water cannot be used in the weightless environment of space so, like wash basins, toilets on the space shuttle can’t use water. In a corner of the shuttle’s mid-deck there is a toilet for use by both men and women. Although …
Continue reading Life In Space – Toiletsby Steve Silverman
There have been shortages of many things throughout history – oil, rubber, coffee, medicine, and so on. Yet, one of the most interesting shortages – the shortage of toilet paper – was one that should never have occurred.
Before telling this unusual story, let’s first take a quick look at the history …
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Pictures and details courtesy of world traveler Bob Cromwell
Mr. Cromwell has spent many hours dedicated to documenting world toilet conditions. He has given us written permission to post his photos and information here.
We would love if you would share your toilet pictures and experiences from around the world with us. Please recognize that …
Continue reading Toilets Around the World – North America
Pictures and details courtesy of world traveler Bob Cromwell
Mr. Cromwell has spent many hours dedicated to documenting world toilet conditions. He has given us written permission to post his photos and information here.
We would love if you would share your toilet pictures and experiences from around the world with us. Please recognize that …
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WASHINGTON, July 16, 2015
Name of product: Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Device
Hazard: The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injury.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should use caution when …
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Pictures and details courtesy of world traveler Bob Cromwell
Mr. Cromwell has spent many hours dedicated to documenting world toilet conditions. He has given us written permission to post his photos and information here.
We would love if you would share your toilet pictures and experiences from around the world with us. Please recognize that …
Continue reading Toilets Around the World – The Middle EastPlumbers must demonstrate their competence as installers of plumbing systems to an official executing board prior to being issued a license. A plumbing code which is technically perfect is valueless if its provisions are not observed and enforced. The issuance of a license by a community specifies that the holder is qualified both theoretically and …
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Pictures and details courtesy of world traveler Bob Cromwell
Mr. Cromwell has spent many hours dedicated to documenting world toilet conditions. He has given us written permission to post his photos and information here.
We would love if you would share your toilet pictures and experiences from around the world with us. Please recognize that …
Continue reading Toilets Around the World – Eastern EuropePlumbing code outlines the best and most modern methods to be used in plumbing installations. Since the plumbing in any private or public building is a part of the community water and sewage disposal system, it is vital that such installations should not be left to the discretion of irresponsible individuals. The protection of the …
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