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About 6,800 Naturalizer Women’s Shoes Recalled

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news sources , a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women’s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they pose a fall hazard to consumers due to faulty heels. Continue reading →

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CPSC Aims To Make Gel Fuels And Firepots Safer

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

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 and splash onto the users face or body. There have already been about 65 incidents reported between April 2010 through September 2011 relating to the use of the product Continue reading →

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Pampered Chef Ice Cream Scoops Recalled

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers due to seals and caps that can potentially “fly off with substantial force”. The recalled product is an ice cream dipper that is filled with a non-toxic liquid that is intended to conduct heat from the hand to the handle to create easier ice cream scooping. The scoopers however have caps and seals that can “fly off” and cause impact injury to consumers. Continue reading →

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Physical Therapy Not Only for Rehabilitation

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

According to a new study , roughly half of the patients seen by physical therapists are being treated for ailments not related to rehabilitation. Blain Stimac, owner and CEO of Professional Therapy Associates, said, “Physical therapy is widely recognized for its effectiveness in helping patients recover and regain full mobility after an injury, severe illness or surgery. Continue reading →

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About 21,600 Honda Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

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 the faulty floorboards were installed on Honda Goldwing motorcycles with model years from 2001 through 2011. Continue reading →

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Congress, CSPI Call for Federal Action on Bacteria

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

News outlets reported that, because of the most recent ground beef recall that sickened 14 people last week due to an antibiotic-resistant strain of Salmonella, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) are petitioning for federal action on the increasing threat to public health from these bacteria. Slaughter issued a statement saying, “When we go to the grocery store to pick up dinner, we should be able to buy our food without worrying that what we put on our plates is exposing out families to dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria Continue reading →

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Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Friday night when a driver reportedly driving under the influence lost control of the vehicle on Highway 99, causing him to be ejected as the vehicle overturned. The accident took place on Highway 99 in Yuba-Sutter as a 22-year-old driver reportedly driving under the … Continue reading →

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Fatal Highway 101 Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Sunday night that left one man injured and a woman dead after their vehicle drifted off the roadway for unknown reasons and ended up crashing into a power pole. The 63-year-old woman was driving a 2011 Mercedes 300 Series heading northbound on Highway 101 … Continue reading →

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Drivers Delaying Maintenance Increase Safety Risks

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

According to recent research conducted by Consumer Reports, about forty percent of drivers are said to have opted to delaying repairs and car maintenance decisions due to financial constraints, exposing themselves to potentially increased safety risks. Continue reading →

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Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles are being recalled, announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Their floorboards may crack and break off the motorcycle, potentially causing a collision and injury to the rider Continue reading →

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