Serious Health Risks Posed by the Shoulderflex Massager
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that the ShoulderFlex Massager poses serious health risks to consumers, and has caused one death due to strangulation. The agency said necklaces, hair or parts of clothing can become caught in part of the machine that rotates, posing a severe strangulation hazard. The device, distributed by King International, Read More
Owners of Nissan Trucks and S.U.V.’s Report Transmission Failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly received numerous complaints from drivers of Nissan Frontiers, Pathfinders and Xterras about transmission failures due to leaking radiator coolant. The company extended the warranties to cover radiators, but did not apply the warranty to vehicles over 80,000 miles. Drivers are reporting that the transmission failures are Read More
New Rule Adopted for Noise from Natural Gas Compressor Stations
At its meeting of August 23, 2011, the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC) approved a new rule that will limit the amount of noise a natural-gas compressor station emits. The new rule will limit the noise levels of a non-wellhead natural gas compressor to 55 decibels as measured from the exterior of the nearest Read More
Former NFL Players File Suit over Concussions
Former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon and six other former players have filed a lawsuit against the National Football League over concussions suffered in game play. The suit claims the league “instructed players to hit with their heads, failed to properly treat them for concussions and concealed links between football and severe brain injuries for decades.” Read More
Target Recalls an Additional 341,000 Step Stools
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of almost 341,000 step stools with storage areas sold at Target. This recall follows an earlier recall this month in which 206,000 stools were recalled. The agency said the stools can break apart and collapse under the weight of users. Target has received 27 reports of Read More
Bureau of Land Management Director Considers Regulations for Fracking on Public Lands
Robert Abbey, Director of the federal government’s Bureau of Land Management, told Bloomberg News yesterday that his agency may develop regulations for hydraulic fracturing on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management issues leases and permits to drill on public lands, such as the Ouachita and Ozark National Forests in Arkansas. Abbey stated that his Read More
Another Tylenol recall
McNeil, a division of Johnson & Johnson has announced a recall of a number of lots of Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime Rapid Release Gelcaps. The company initiated the recall because a compound in the medication “was slightly higher than expected.” This is the fifth recall issued by McNeil this year. Carter Stein
Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 165,000 children’s riding toys due to fall hazards. The agency reported that Radio Flyer’s Scoot ‘n Zoom toy can tip over, causing the rider to fall and potentially suffer an injury. There have been six injuries reported, including chin lacerations that required stitches and some Read More
Perfect Fitness to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Fall Injury Hazard with Exercise Equipment
Perfect Fitness has agreed to pay $425,000 in penalties to the Consumer Product Safety Commission over allegations that the company failed to report a product defect. The agency claims Perfect Fitness was aware of a defect in its Perfect Pullup product in June 2008, but did not report the defect until December 2010, a violation Read More
Arkansas Driver’s License Oath to Contain Pledge Not to Text and Drive
As of July 20, 2011, Arkansas revenue offices have equipment allowing Arkansas motorists to see the oath they sign when obtaining driver’s licenses. The oath has been updated at the urging of law enforcement officials and now includes a pledge that motorists will not text while driving. Law enforcement official asked that the change to Read More