Sunday - June 15, 2025
News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors Newsletter for Friday June 06, 2025 ( 2 items )  

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving HTP Residential Gas Boilers
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on June 5, 2025: * * * Name of Product: HTP residential gas boilers Hazard: The boiler door can fail to seal properly due to incorrect burner door studs, allowing flames and gases to escape, posing fire and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazards that can result in death or serious injury. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 05, 2025 Units: About 96 (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada) Consumer Con  more

Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act * The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Rhode Island ("Rhode Island") concerning potential race-based discrimination in state employment practices. The state of Rhode Island mandates state agencies  more