Bridgeway Bicycles Recalled due to Chain Defect
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 91,000 bicycles imported by Bridgeway International. The agency reported that the bike chain can break and cause the rider to lose control and fall. There have been 11 reports of chains breaking off bikes, including nine reports if injuries. https://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/49095/
Bad Boy Enterprises Agrees to $715,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Buggies
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Bad Boy Enterprises, LLC of Natchez, Miss., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $715,000. The penalty settlement agreement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission. Read more: https://www.sacbee.com/2011/09/23/3932965/bad-boy-enterprises-agrees-to/#ixzz1Z6GbeRWW
Clinton Global Initiative Supports the Alternative-Energy Movement
Former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that the success of the alternative-energy movement is hampered by a lack of financing. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/sep/21/clinton-promotes-green-20110921/
BP Shortcuts Led to Deepwater Tragedy According to Government Panel Report
In this age of calls for deregulation of industry, it is ironic that BP and its contractors were in violation of seven federal regulations at the time of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. If BP, Haliburton and Transocean can’t follow current federal regulations regarding safe operations, well pressure and testing for health and environmental protection levels, Read More
Subaru Recalls 70,000 Outbacks and Legacys for Loose Moonroof Glass
Subaru has announced a recall of almost 70,000 2011 Outback and Legacy SUVs due to a defect in the moonroof. The company said that during production not enough adhesive was applied to the glass portion on the moonroof, allowing for the glass portion to fly off. Subaru has received one complaint of the moonroof glass Read More
Drilling Company Sues Town
A drilling company in New York is suing the town of Dryden, near Ithaca, New York. The suit seeks to declare a city zoning ordinance banning fracking in city limits illegal. The city maintains that it can regulate land use within its borders. The city passed the zoning ordinance banning drilling in order to protect Read More
Volkswagen Recalls Jettas for Exhaust Pipes That Could Cause Burns
Volkswagen has issued a recall of 2011 and 2012 Jetta sedans due to exhaust pipes that caused leg burns. The recall covers 30,294 cars. The company said “some of the cars came with stainless steel exhaust tips may extend beyond the length of the original factory-installed exhaust pipes.” This increases the risk of unintentional contact Read More
Dolls Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due To Strangulation Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced a recall of more than 82,000 toy dolls imported by Pottery Barn Kids. The agencies say that hair loops and headbands on the dolls may be large enough to fit around a child’s head and neck and pose a strangulation hazard. The company has received Read More
Honda Recalls 310,773 Pilot SUVs for Seatbelts That Could Break
Honda Motors has issued a recall of 310,773 Pilot SUVs to fix a defect in the seat belts. The company said that the stitching in the seat belts may not have been properly sewn and can detach suddenly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Honda has received two complaints of Read More
Cargill Recalls Additional 185,000 Pounds of Ground Turkey from Arkansas Plant
Cargill Inc. has recalled an additional 185,000 pounds of ground turkey from its Arkansas plant after already recalling 36 million pounds of meat last month that had been linked to a salmonella outbreak. Health officials reported more than 100 cases of salmonella in 31 states, including one death in California last month. Cargill officials said Read More