Study Finds About 5,000 Kids Hurt By Window Falls Annually
A recent study found that approximately 5,000 children are injured annually from falling out of windows and that younger children are at greater risk of window falls, report news sources. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, looked at data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System operated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Researchers… read more
Regulators Poised to Test Inter-Vehicle Safety Technology
Federal safety regulators are set to launch a real-world trial of an automobile safety network that allows motor vehicles to communicate with each other in order to improve overall safety on the road, report news sources. In August 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to start collecting data from a fleet of 3,000… read more
Ground Beef Recalled Due to Presence of Blue Plastic
In a statement Friday, the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Vantage Foods is recalling about 1,642 pounds of ground beef due to the presence of foreign material. Subject to recall are 2lb trays of Lowe’s Foods fresh ground beef 93/7 that display the establishment number 34176 inside… read more
Friskars Lawn Trimmers Recalled Due to Fire, Injury Risks
In a news release Tuesday, Friskars Brands, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of lawn trimmers due to burn, fire and laceration hazards posed by myriad issues. Subject to recall are approximately 2,200 Straight Shaft and Curved Shaft Friskars SmartPower String Trimmers manufactured by the Madison, Wis.-based… read more
Terex Boom Trucks Recalled Due to Aerial System Defect
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Terex Telelct, Inc. is recalling certain utility trucks due to a defect in the boom system that poses a risk of injury or death. Subject to recall are 109 Terex HR 37 and HR 40 boom trucks from model years 2000 and… read more
Transit Buses Recalled Due to Risk of Fire
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announce that Daimler Buses North America is recalling certain 2010 Orion VII transit buses due to a fault in the engine cooling system, which poses a risk of a vehicle fire. Subject to recall are 96 transit buses built from November 2010 through January… read more
Risk of Fire Prompts Recall of Certain Tiffin Motor Homes
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain Phaeton mobile homes due an issue with the exhaust pipe that poses a fire hazard. Subject to recall are 149 Phaeton motor homes from model years 2010 through 2012 with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH…. read more
Listeria Concern Prompts Kimchi Recall in Southern States
In a news release Wednesday, Atlanta Oriental Food Wholesale Company announced the recall of certain kimchi products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Subject to recall are 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers of Cut Napa Kimchi. The potential for Listeria contamination was discovered during routine testing by the Atlanta-based company of 1-gallon containers of the traditional… read more
Automakers Seek Federal Campaign Against Kids in Hot Cars
An automobile manufacturers trade group is urging the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to launch a safety campaign to educate parents and caregivers on the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, report news sources. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers has asked the NHTSA to allocate up to $7 million of $124 million of unused… read more
Office Depot Recalls Desk Chair Due to Pinch Hazard
In a news release Thursday, Office Depot Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of desk chairs due to a design flaw, posing a risk of injury. Subject to recall are approximately 34,000 Realspace PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs due to an opening in the chair’s tilt mechanism… read more
Winn-Dixie Recalls Chocolate Drink Due to Undeclared Wheat
In a news release Tuesday, regional grocery retailer Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., announced that it is voluntarily recalling a chocolate drink due to mislabeling that fails to disclose the possible presence of wheat protein, a known allergen, in the beverage. Subject to recall is the Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink, which comes in a one gallon… read more
Group Releases Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians
A recent report aimed at transportation reform highlights the top ten most dangerous cities for pedestrians and offers a progress report on pedestrian safety, report news sources. The report from non-profit coalition Transportation for America states that pedestrian safety is largely ignored in budget and resource allocation matters, noting a 27-percent decrease in motor vehicle… read more
