Sprinkler head recall ordered

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Central Sprinkler Corp., a Lansdale, PA-based maker of fire suppression systems, has been ordered by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to replace all of the 8.4 million Omega model fire sprinkler heads it manufactured. The federal agency's decision was based on findings that show the heads of Central Sprinkler's fire suppression devices failed to function properly in 17 fires since 1990, causing injuries and property damages amounting to over $4.3 million. Central Sprinkler stated it agreed to a recall and to a settlement of class-action lawsuits filed by Omega users across the US.

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Is ordered by US Consumer Product Safety Commission to replace all 8.4 million Omega model fire sprinkler heads it manufactured

Product standards, safety, & recalls, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Chemical Fire Extinguishers, Fire extinguishers, Article, Central Sprinkler Corp.

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Rousing rusty relic from long rest

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SS United States, the 990-foot-long ocean liner, was once the pride of the American fleet has lost its importance to jet airplanes as its main use, which was providing fast transport of passengers across the Atlantic Ocean, is taken away. The SS United States can make coast-to-coast trips in 10 days as compared with 14 days for modern cruise and ships and it can sail direct under the American flag.

Comparative analysis, Ships, Jet airplanes, Jet planes, Central America (Ship)

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City Council OKs grants, loans to retain Ace Ltd.

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City Council approved a package of grants and loans to help property and casualty insurer Ace Ltd., to keep its U.S. headquarters and 1,000-plus jobs in Philadelphia. The Council voted, 14-2, to create a tax Increment Financing District at 436 Walnut Street, where Ace proposes to move the headquarters of its U.S. unit.

Government expenditures, Management dynamics, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Bermuda, Management, Insurance industry, Company business management, ACE Ltd., City councils, Government finance, ACE

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