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EPA Releases Preliminary Finding that Fracking can Impact Water Supplies

The EPA recently released a preliminary report finding pollution from hydraulic fracturing can contaminate groundwater used for human consumption. The initial study is limited to an area in Wyoming, but many believe it is indicative of impacts fracking can have on any water supply. The preliminary report is part of an ongoing investigation by the Read More

Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Bella Bliss Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Children’s Henley Pima Cotton Pajamas Units: Read More

Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Golf cars Units: About 600 Manufacturer: Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga. Hazard: Read More

10,000 Elliptical Machines Recalled

Nautilus Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 10,000 elliptical workout machines due to a fall risk. The affected products, Schwinn 460 models, were sold between 2008 and 2011 and have foot plates that could potentially detach or break during use. There has been one reported injury. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12052/

Mophie Recalls iPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Rechargeable External Battery Read More

Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Read More

McMath Attorneys Meet with Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA)

Sam Ledbetter, Charles Harrison and Carter Stein had the pleasure of speaking with Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA) last night. We had a great time discussing Arkansas laws applicable to bicyclists, motor vehicles and pedestrians. We also discussed the various insurance coverages that may cover you in the event of a bicycle wreck involving Read More

Serious Head Injuries to Infants Continue Due to Falls from Bumbo Baby Seats Used on Elevated Surfaces

Due to the serious risk of injury to babies, CPSC and Bumbo International Trust of South Africa (“Bumbo International”) are urging parents and caregivers to never place Bumbo Baby Seats on tables, countertops, chairs or other raised surfaces. Infants aged 3-10 months old have fallen out of the Bumbo seat and suffered skull fractures and Read More

45,000 KEDS Shoes Recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 45,000 KEDS brand girls’ shoes due to laceration hazard. The agency said that the ornamental stars on the shoe’s heel may come loose, posing a risk of laceration to the wearer. There have been 27 confirmed reports of cuts or scraps caused by the loosened Read More

Toys Safer This Holiday Season Due to Stronger Safety Rules

A new CPSC report notes that about 181,500 children younger than 15 years of age were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments due to toy-related injuries in 2010. McMath Woods wants everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12042/