Recall: Bugaboo Americas Stroller Adapter Due To Fall Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 64,000 car seat adapters after it was found that they can potentially detach from the stroller, posing a fall hazard for infants inside the recalled product. The recall was announced in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the fall injury… read more
Recall: Market Basket Solid White Albacore Tuna
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Market Basket Solid White Albacore Tuna due to the product containing an undeclared soy ingredient. The company, Market Basket, announced the recall after it was found that the product contained vegetable broth, which contains the soy ingredient. Consumers with severe allergic sensitivity to soy run… read more
FDA Clarifies Issues Relating To Liquid Acetaminophen For Children
According to news sources, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is attempting to clarify issues surrounding the use and administration of liquid acetaminophen medicines for children as the introduction of a children version of the popular medicine is expected to hit the stores. A less concentrated version of the liquid acetaminophen medicine made for children… read more
Recall: Petit Lem Children Pajamas Due To Burn Hazard
According to news sources, about 1,750 units of the children’s pajamas have been recalled due to burn hazards arising from the fact that the pajamas are incompatible with federal flammability standards in regards to children sleepwear. The company, Group Lemur Inc., has announced the recall of the children pajamas because they do not meet existing… read more
About 284,000 Hearts Teddy Bears Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 284,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears due to a choking hazard towards children arising from the possibility that the bear’s eyes could loosed and end up falling out. The company, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., announced the recall after it was found that the teddy bear’s eyes… read more
Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs Recalled
According to news sources, about 111,800 units of the Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs have been recalled after it was found that they can explode unexpectedly, thereby posing serious injury risks to consumers. The company, BatteriesPlus LLC, announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it received reports… read more
Davis Police Focus On Bicycle Safety
According to news sources, a collaborative bicycle safety effort spearheaded by The Davis Police Department hopes to increase safety awareness while stepping up enforcement of traffic laws. The project will begin January 9, 2012 with an increased focus on traffic law enforcement in area frequented by bicyclists in order to ensure that traffic laws such… read more
CPSC Aims To Make Gel Fuels And Firepots Safer
According to news sources, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aiming to make gel fuels and firepots safer for consumers by voting to begin publishing advance notices of proposed rulemaking to the public. Consumers using gel fuel run burn risks when pouring it into an already lit firepot, since the gel can unexpectedly ignite… read more
About 21,600 Honda Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a potential injury or collision hazard. The hazard arises from the possibility of the floorboards breaking off or cracking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that… read more
City Audit Asks For Red-Light Camera Safety Improvement Proof
According to news sources, a city audit is requiring Denver to prove that its controversial red-light camera program actually translated into improved safety on the city’s roadways. The Denver Auditor’s Office has called for the shutdown of the controversial program unless it can be proven that it has resulted in actual improvements in road safety…. read more
About 28,000 Nissan Juke Vehicles Recalled
According to recent news from Consumer Reports, about 28,000 Nissan Juke vehicles have been recalled due to a faulty boost sensor bracket problem that can cause it to break off. The recall affects only the 2011 Nissan Juke SUV models that are equipped with turbocharger engines. The engines were reportedly made from April 2010 through… read more
Recall: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Due To Crash Risks
According to news sources, about 7,100 units of Arctic Cat Snowmobiles have been recalled due to crash hazards arising from the headlamp fuse potentially failing, resulting in disorientation for the operator in limited visibility circumstances. The company, Arctic Car Inc., has announced the voluntary recall after it discovered the faulty fuse during production testing. The… read more