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FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Region 37 Regional Planning Committees to Hold 800 MHZ, 700 MHZ Meetings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237; WT Docket No. 02-378):
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The Region 37 (South Carolina)/1 Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the 800 MHz RPC will convene at the Hilton Resort, 10000 Beach Club Dr., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572.
The agenda for the 800 MHz meeting includes:
* Call to Order
* Old Business
* New Business
* Elections-Chair and Vice-Chair
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237; WT Docket No. 02-378):
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The Region 37 (South Carolina)/1 Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the 800 MHz RPC will convene at the Hilton Resort, 10000 Beach Club Dr., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572.
The agenda for the 800 MHz meeting includes:
* Call to Order
* Old Business
* New Business
* Elections-Chair and Vice-Chair
*Adjourn
Immediately following the 800 MHz RPC meeting, the 700 MHz RPC will convene at the same location.
The agenda for the 700 MHz includes:
* Call to Order
* Old Business
* New Business
* Elections-Chair and Vice-Chair
* Adjourn
These meetings are open to the public. All eligible public safety providers in Region 37 may utilize these frequencies. It is essential that eligible public safety agencies in all areas of government, including state, municipality, county, and Native American Tribal be represented to ensure that each agency's future spectrum needs are considered in the allocation process. Administrators who are not oriented in the communications field should delegate someone with this knowledge to attend, participate, and represent their agency's needs.
All interested parties wishing to participate in the planning for the use of public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands within Region 37 should plan to attend.
For further information, please contact:
Linn Skipper, Chairman
Radio System Manager
City of Sumter Police Department
335 N. Lafayette Dr.
Sumter, SC 29154
Phone: 803-983-1041
Email: lskipper@sumtersc.gov
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John Carter, Vice-Chair
Electronics/Communications Manager
Department of Public Safety Communications York County Government
149 West Black Street
P.O. Box 12430
Rock Hill SC, 29730
Phone: 803-909-7504
Mobile: 803-329-0911
Email: john.carter@yorkcountygov.com
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Footnote:
1/ Region 37 (South Carolina) 800 MHz and 700 MHz regional planning area consists of the entire state of South Carolina.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-960A1.pdf
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: FCC to Recognize Winners of 2026 Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-963):
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces details for the Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA) ceremony and an event celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). The celebration will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time in the Commission Meeting Room at FCC Headquarters,
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-963):
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces details for the Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA) ceremony and an event celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). The celebration will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time in the Commission Meeting Room at FCC Headquarters,45 L Street NE, Washington, DC. The event is open to the public, and registration is not required.
This year's Chairman's AAA will honor individuals who have made lasting and impactful contributions to the advancement of accessible communications technologies and services. In addition to the Chairman's AAA, the event will feature the release of the 2026 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress, and panel discussions on emerging and AI-driven technologies for accessibility and the Commission's continued support of advancements in accessibility.
The event will be live streamed with open captioning at https://www.fcc.gov/live. The meeting site is fully accessible to individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please include a description of the accommodation you will need and your contact information if more details are required. Make your request as early as possible; last-minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fulfill. Send an e-mail to FCC504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice).
General information about the CVAA and accessibility requirements under sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act of 1934 can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/cvaa. Additional information about the October 8th event, including the event agenda and a list of panelists, will be available at https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2026/10/2026-cvaa-and-aaa-celebration. For general information about the Chairman's AAA, including prior winners, please visit https://www.fcc.gov/FCCAAA or send an email to FCCAAA@fcc.gov. If you have questions about the October 8th event, please contact Ike Ofobike, Attorney Advisor, Disability Rights Office, at Ike.Ofobike@fcc.gov.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-963A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Victgoal Children's Bike Helmets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Victgoal Children's Bike Helmets
Hazard: The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the retention system, positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 40
Consumer Contact: Victgoal by email at walmart@victgoal.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Victgoal Children's Bike Helmets
Hazard: The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the retention system, positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 40
Consumer Contact: Victgoal by email at walmart@victgoal.com.
RecallDetails
Description: This recall involves Victgoal-branded bicycle helmets. The red helmets were sold in size small (S), fitting a head circumference of about 19.68 to 21.25 inches. The helmets have red padding, black straps with a silver reflective pattern in the center, a black and red buckle and a black fit-adjusting knob at the back. Only helmets manufactured in November 2025 are included in this recall. "Model HT-006," "Production: 2025/11" and "Ref/Lot# 2025A1101" are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. "Victgoal" is printed on the product packing bag.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets immediately and contact Victgoal for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the helmets by cutting the straps and then sending a photo of the destroyed product, showing the helmet's production date to walmart@victgoal.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Online At: Walmart.com from March 2026 through June 2026 for between $22 and $36.
Manufacturer(s): Dongguan Hongtu Sports Goods Co. Ltd., of China
Importer(s): Victgoal, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-749
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Victgoal-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Head-Injury-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Sweet Cubby Children's Loungewear Sets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Sweet Cubby Children's Loungewear Sets
Hazard: The recalled children's loungewear sets violate the mandatory flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 12,461
Consumer Contact: Sweet Cubby by email at SweetCubby@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves all Sweet Cubby children's loungewear sets. The recalled two-piece loungewear sets consist
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Sweet Cubby Children's Loungewear Sets
Hazard: The recalled children's loungewear sets violate the mandatory flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 12,461
Consumer Contact: Sweet Cubby by email at SweetCubby@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves all Sweet Cubby children's loungewear sets. The recalled two-piece loungewear sets consistof a short-sleeved shirt and matching shorts. The sets were sold in various colors and in children's sizes 5-6Y through 13-14Y. "Batch No.: 272779" and the size are printed on the sewn-in neck label and on the seam label.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled loungewear sets immediately, take them away from children and contact Sweet Cubby for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the loungewear sets by cutting them in half and send a photo of the destroyed loungewear sets to SweetCubby@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: SHEIN.com from June 2025 through May 2026 for between $8 and $12.
Retailer: Hong Kong Xuheyuan Trading Co., Ltd, dba Sweet Cubby, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-752
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Sweet-Cubby-Recalls-Childrens-Loungewear-Sets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Burn-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Childrens-Sleepwear
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles
Hazard: The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 2.3 million
Consumer Contact: The Ricky Joy Company toll-free at 404-975-0352 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://rickyjoy.com/pages/recall or https://rickyjoy.com/ and click on "Recall Information"
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles
Hazard: The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 2.3 million
Consumer Contact: The Ricky Joy Company toll-free at 404-975-0352 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://rickyjoy.com/pages/recall or https://rickyjoy.com/ and click on "Recall Information"at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Ricky Joy-branded Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles. The bottles contain 1.85 fluid ounce of sour liquid candy intended to be applied through the bottle's rollerball top. The plastic candy bottles were sold individually and in packs of three or 12 bottles per pack, and in the following colors/flavors: blue (blue raspberry), red (strawberry), green (green apple) and pink (watermelon). The Ricky Joy logo, "EXTREME SOUR, "SOUR CRUSH" and the flavor name are printed on the front of the bottle along with the image of a green monster.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candy bottles immediately, take them away from children and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. Consumers will be provided with a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold At: H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers from January 2023 through May 2026 for about $3 for the bottle and for between $13 and $32 for the pack.
Importer(s): International Trade Imports LLC (The Ricky Joy Company), dba Ricky Joy, of Cumming, Georgia
Manufactured In: Colombia
Recall number: 26-748
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ricky-Joy-Recalls-More-Than-2-3-Million-Sour-Crush-Candy-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Lontcs Busy Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Lontcs Busy Board
Hazard: The toys' zipper contains levels of lead that exceed the standard set in the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 1,835
Consumer Contact: SQT by email at Lontcs@163.com
Description: This recall involves the Lontcs Busy Board toys. The toys consist of a wood board and metal handle with multiple attached components
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Lontcs Busy Board
Hazard: The toys' zipper contains levels of lead that exceed the standard set in the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 1,835
Consumer Contact: SQT by email at Lontcs@163.com
Description: This recall involves the Lontcs Busy Board toys. The toys consist of a wood board and metal handle with multiple attached componentsincluding a black plastic buckle with cream colored straps; a brown zipper; a metal latch; a caster wheel; a white doorbell; a lock with keys; a music box with crank; a zig zag duck puzzle; an abacus with three rows of white; red and tan beads; and a white fidget spinner.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the busy boards immediately and contact SQT for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the toys by unscrewing its components, write in permanent marker "RECALLED" on the board, and send a photo of the destroyed toy to Lontcs@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2024 through July 2026 for about $31.
Manufacturer(s): Xianyouxianlichengshaungqiaotouqichemeirongdian (Xianyou County Licheng Shuangqiaotou Auto Beauty Shop), dba SQT LLC, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-753
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/SQT-Recalls-Lontcs-Busy-Boards-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Lead-Poisoning-Violate-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Hero Fire Spray Canisters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Hero Fire Spray Canisters
Hazard: The recalled fire spray canister can deteriorate overtime, causing it to rupture and fail to operate during a fire, posing the risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 31,000
Consumer Contact: Prepared Hero toll-free at 888-457-2672 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at support@preparedhero.com or online at www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Hero Fire Spray Canisters
Hazard: The recalled fire spray canister can deteriorate overtime, causing it to rupture and fail to operate during a fire, posing the risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 31,000
Consumer Contact: Prepared Hero toll-free at 888-457-2672 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at support@preparedhero.com or online at www.preparedhero.com/pages/recallor www.preparedhero.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the Hero Fire Spray Fire Canisters. The canisters are either red and blue or red and have the company's logo on them with the name HERO Fire Spray on the front panel of the spray. Each canister contains 20 fluid ounces. The circular canisters are about 2.6 inches in diameter and 11.4 inches tall and weigh about 1.8 pounds. There is a black plastic release tab on the top of the canister. The affected batch is clearly marked on the base of the canister with the numbers "09/2024" as the date code.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fire spray canisters immediately and visit www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit and how to properly dispose of the recalled fire spray canister according to local and state regulations. Consumers will be asked to place their fire spray canister in a box, label the box "RECALLED", and bring it to a municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center to receive a free replacement.
Note: Do not throw the recalled fire spray canister in the trash or the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins). Recalled fire spray canisters must be disposed of differently than other products, because they are pressurized. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled fire spray canister for disposal. Before taking your fire spray canister to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts pressurized canisters. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of the fire spray canister exploding or deteriorating while in storage. No injuries reported.
Sold Online At: PreparedHero.com and Amazon.com from October 2024 through January 2026 for between $18 to $30.
Importer(s): Prepared Hero, of Sheridan, Wyoming
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-755
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Prepared-Hero-Recalls-Fire-Spray-Canisters-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
