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 the faulty floorboards were installed on Honda Goldwing motorcycles with model years from 2001 through 2011. The floor boards can cause potential injury to the rider or collision because of cracking or breaking off while the motorcycle is in motion. Consumers can will also find a part number 607005 for the floorboards.

Consumers with the recalled motorcycles can expect to be notified by Kuryakyn beginning January. The company will reportedly replace the faulty part free of charge. Consumers who want additional information regarding the recalled product should contact the company at 715-247-5008.

As a personal injury attorney Los Angeles, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a product liability lawyer Los Angeles to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

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Congress, CSPI Call for Federal Action on Bacteria

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. How much longer is the federal government going to wait before waking up to the public health threat, looking quite literally, under our nose? We have a duty to protect the public health, and frankly the foot-dragging we are seeing on this issue here in Washington is legislative malpractice.”

The CSPI is lobbying from a different perspective, petitioning the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to declare that specific antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella are adulterants, effectively making them illegal in meat and poultry products. The CSPI said, “That declaration would trigger enhanced testing for these dangerous pathogens, and could minimize their entry into commerce.”

As a Shippensburg personal injury lawyer, I know how important it is to ensure that the food found in stores is safe for consumption due to past experience with food safety recalls. If you’ve suffered adverse health symptoms because of consuming a contaminated or otherwise defective food product, call a personal injury lawyer in your city to discuss the legal avenues open to you.

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DUI Suspect Collides Head-On With Vehicle

According to news sources, a fatal head-on collision took place Saturday morning on Hall Road when a teenager suspected of driving under the influence crossed the double yellow lines and crashed head-on with a vehicle in the opposite lane. The incident took place near Elkhorn Road when an 18-year-old teenage driver suspected of driving under …

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Fatal Highway 101 Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured

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 …

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Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99

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 …

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Vehicle Crashes Into Tree In Fatal Redwood Accident

According to news sources, one man died in a fatal single vehicle accident that took place Monday morning in Redwood City when a man reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The man who is reportedly in his 30′s, was driving towards the Farm Hill Boulevard offramp of Interstate Highway 280 …

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Drivers Delaying Maintenance Increase Safety Risks

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.

Among the reasons why it is a problem to delay important maintenance and repair decisions for a vehicle is the increased safety risks associated with such decisions as well as the increased costs incurred to fix the problem down the line. Respondent claimed to have delayed important servicing items decisions such as lightbulb, brakes, tires, along with a variety of other internal mechanical components.

Also of importance is the inevitable decrease in the value of the vehicle due to such delays. About 44 percent of respondents claimed to have felt the value and the safety of their vehicle decrease as a result of these delayed decisions.

The average owner has 78,000 miles on their vehicles, which represents an extremely important safety milestone requiring major maintenance.

As a personal injury lawyer Los Angeles, I deeply appreciate ongoing efforts to ensure that our roads are safer for all who travel on them. For your safety as well as the safety of others, do not postpone major vehicle maintenance decisions as it may lead to dangerous consequences. As a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, I hope that the conclusions of the research will lead to safer roads and safer driving habits amongst motorists.

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E&B Girftware Agrees To $550,000 Civil Penalty For Defective Product

According to news sources, the company E&B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product.

The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in 2007 that were related to its defective fitness balls. The fitness balls would reportedly burst when overinflated by a consumer, posing a potential bruise and injury hazard. Only by October 2008 did the company report the incidents to the CPSC, with the total number of incidents by then reaching 44 cases, with some resulting in injuries to consumers.

The defective product was recalled from the market in April 2009, with the company selling about three million of the fitness balls in the period between March 2000 through February 2009.

Companies are required under federal law to report any information pertaining to a defective product to the CPSC within 24 hours of acquiring the information.

As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, I understand the inherent dangers of defective products and the risks they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a Los Angeles product liability lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you.

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Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard

Approximately 6,100 pairs of women’s dress shoes are being recalled because the heels may lean, resulting in a fall hazard. So far, one customer sustained a minor leg injury after a fall while wearing the shoe. The leather dress shoes have a three-inch heel, open toes, and a leather bow, with “Naturalizer” printed inside. They were manufactured in China and sold in Naturalizer stores across the country for $25-50 from July 2011 to November 2011. According to news reports, customers are asked to stop wearing the shoes and return them immediately to any store in order to receive a full refund.

As an Annapolis car accident lawyer, I hope nobody is hurt by wearing these shoes. Those who think they may own the recall should check to see if the shoe is undergoing a recall and return them immediately if they are. The shoes may be dangerous and cause injuries for those wearing them. A company is completely liable for a product they produce, and should be held responsible. If you or a loved one feel they were harmed by an unsafe product, get in touch with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, help guide you through the legal process, and defend your legal rights.

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Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled

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. The affected floorboards were sold and installed on 2001-2011 motorcycles, with a specific part number of 607005. They were manufactured by Kuryakyn. The company will start notifying motorcycle owners of the really in January and give them free replacement mounting kits. Consumers are urged to contact Kuryakyn directly or go to the NHTSA website for more information regarding the recall, according to news reports.

As a Washington DC car accident lawyer, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this recalled motorcycle. If you own the motorcycle, contact your nearby Honda dealer for information concerning the recall. If you or somebody you know were impacted by a recalled product, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and answer your important legal questions. A lawyer can help get your case the attention it deserves and help you with the legal processes along the way in order to best achieve great results. The company responsible for producing a product is liable for its safety, and a lawyer can help protect your rights.

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