Category Archives: Safety

NHTSA Investigates Infiniti M45 Fuel Gauges

In a press statement , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that they were opening a preliminary defect investigation for fuel gauges on 2003-2004 model year Infiniti M45 vehicles from Nissan. The official investigation was prompted by the increasing number of reports the NHTSA is receiving concerning the inaccuracy of the fuel level readings in the Infiniti M45s. Continue reading

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Toy Chair Maker Build-A-Bear Agrees to $600,000 Penalty

According to news sources , the maker of Toy Beach Chairs, Build-A-Bear, has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty in a settlement reached with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after allegations that it failed to report a product defect in one of its toy chair models that resulted in injuries to consumers. The toy bear beach chair has been reported to have sharp edges that can cause lacerations while being folded Continue reading

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About 16,000 Ford F-Series Pickup Trucks Recalled

According to news sources , about 16,000 Ford F-series pickup trucks have been recalled due to faulty transmission locks that could allow a driver to shift from Park into gear without the need of pressing on the brake, thereby increasing the risk of collision and injuring passerby’s. The recalled vehicles have a model year of 2011 and 2012 and include the following models, F-150, F-250, F-350,F-450 and F-550 pickup trucks Continue reading

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Warren County To Get First Elder Abuse Prevention Shelter

According to news sources , Warren County, Ohio will be getting the first elder abuse prevention shelter in the country after a local retirement center decided to make history by issuing the announcement Monday. The Cedar Village Retirement Community has said in an announcement that it plans to establish the Shalom Center for Elder Abuse Prevention and open its doors beginning January 1, 2012. Continue reading

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DUI Saturation Patrol Results in 18 Stops

A DUI saturation patrol was conducted during the weekend, said a representative for Maryland State Police. I-270 and US 15 were patrolled for four hours starting at 11pm Saturday. As a Annapolis car accident lawyer , I always urge motorists to use a designated driver, taxi, or use public transportation Continue reading

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Swanson Organic Celery Seed Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination

According to news sources , a recall has been issued for the product Swanson Organic Celery Seed after it was reportedly discovered that it may be potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The company, Swanson Health Products, has announced the voluntary recall after being notified by the supplier, B & M, Inc., that the product was reportedly contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product comes in a plastic 1.4 oz Continue reading

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Dundalk Woman Hit Crossing Road

An 83-year-old woman from Dundalk was hit by a car Saturday near Dundalk Avenue and Baltimore Avenue. The elderly woman was in the process of crossing the roadway from the west to east curb when a 1999 Saturn heading northbound struck her. Continue reading

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Driver Collides After Overcorrecting

A single-car wreck ended in tragedy for a man early Sunday morning, said a representative for South Carolina Highway Patrol. The wreck occurred at 2:25am on Neeses Highway when a 1999 Nissan driver ran off the side of the roadway then veered off the left side after overcorrecting. As a Columbia car accident attorney , I hear about many car wrecks involving drivers who overcorrect before crashing, and my thoughts are with the victim’s family in this auto accident Continue reading

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Snowmobile Recalled for Headlamp Failures

About 7,100 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles are undergoing a recall because using them may result in an accident. The problem arises if the headlamp fuse fails, which may lead the operator to become disoriented and possibly crash the vehicle. The problem was discovered during vehicle testing. Continue reading

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Pickup Truck’s Transmission Unsafe

2011-2012 Ford F-series pickup trucks are undergoing a recall due to a problem with their transmission interlocks. 16,091 affected vehicles may be put into gear from “Park” without use of the brakes, which increases the risk of a crash and possible injury to pedestrians Continue reading

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