Makayla Richardson is your community news reporter covering southern San Luis Obispo County, including Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, Arroyo Grande, and Nipomo. When was the last time ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 13,000 shoe and boot dryers made by OdorStop. The devices’ power switch can short circuit and arc, posing a fire hazard. The ...

A hair dryer is being recalled because the dryer and power cord can overheat and catch fire. Some people have reported getting burned or shocked. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall ...

Owners of specific models of integrated heat pump tumble dryers manufactured by Haier are being urged to check if their appliance requires an immediate safety repair due to a potential fire risk.

The Staggering Numbers You Need to Know Here's something that should make every homeowner pause before tossing in their next ...

While you’re likely accustomed to cleaning out the lint trap after each dryer cycle, there’s another critical area that needs regular attention—the space just underneath the lint trap. Lint, dust, ...

Question: It seems like every year or so there is a local news story about a clothes dryer catching fire. I remember a few years back reading about a dryer fire that spread among several homes in ...