Drop-Side Cribs Sold at J.C. Penney Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of more than 16,000 Rockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs exclusively sold at J.C. Penney. The agency said the drop side of the cribs can fall out of position, creating a space in which a child can become wedged or entrapped. There have been five reports of the Read More
Baja Inc. Issues Second Recall for Dirt Bikes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 4,300 Baja Inc. dirt bikes due to fuel leaks. An original recall was issued for the products in March 2011, but since then the company has received ten reports of fire incidents, two of which resulted in burn injuries. The recall covers all model Read More
KRAFT FOODS VOLUNTARILY RECALLS SINGLE CODE DATE OF PLANTERS COCKTAIL PEANUTS
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kraft-foods-voluntarily-recalls-single-code-date-of-planters-cocktail-peanuts-146472835/
2,000 Viking Dishwashers Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 2,000 Viking dishwashers due to a faulty electrical component that can overheat and cause a fire. The recall covers Viking 24″ Professional, Design and Custom Panel dishwashers sold in black, white and other custom colors. The company has received five reports of damages to Read More
Subaru Recalls 320,000 Foresters
Auto maker Subaru has issued a recall of 320,000 Subaru Foresters, model year 2009-2012 due to potential problems with the rear seat belts. The company said the rear middle seat belt may not lock when securing a child safety seat. Subaru will replace the locking mechanism part in the vehicles according to federal safety standards. https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/subaru-recalls-320000-foresters-to-replace-noncompliant-part-on-rear-seat-belt/
Should School Buses Have Seat Belts?
The vast majority of school buses in our country are not equipped with seat belts. A lawsuit in Indiana over a fatal school bus accident is accusing a school bus manufacturer of producing an unsafe bus due to the lack of seatbelts. https://www.indystar.com/article/20120319/NEWS02/203190344/Lawsuit-in-fatal-school-bus-crash-focuses-on-seat-belts?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|NEWS
U.S. House of Representatives Debates Federal Tort Reform
Check out this video of Rep. Bruce Braley (D – Iowa) speaking out in opposition to H.R. 5, a bill that would limit the ability of victims of medical negligence to recover for their injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Z2Uiorq2o&feature=youtu.be
LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.
Papa Bear Loungeabouts Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Retailers Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 10,000 pairs of children’s pajamas and sleepwear due to failed flammability tests. Imported by Papa Bear Loungeabouts, LLC, the agency said the pajamas “fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear,” posing an increased risk of burn injuries. There have been no Read More
30 Million Fuel Cylinders Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Health Canada, have announced a recall of more than 30 million Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP gas cylinders due to a fire hazard. Manufactured by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, the cylinders can leak after being disconnected from fuel-consuming equipment, creating the risk of fire. There have been no Read More