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Three Injured in Highway 152 Accident

Posted on December 21, 2011 by GuestAuthor

According to news sources, three people were injured and taken to a hospital early Monday in a two vehicle collision that took place on Highway 152 when a vehicle was struck while reportedly attempting to make a U-turn on the roadway. A 56-year-old man was driving a vehicle heading westbound on Highway 152 when he … Continue reading →

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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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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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E&B Giftware Pays Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defect

Posted on December 21, 2011 by GuestAuthor

News agencies reported that E&B Giftware consented to pay the civil penalty of $550,000 in order resolve allegations from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that the company failed to immediately report a defect with their fitness balls. The defective fitness balls could potentially explode if over-inflated, posing a general injury hazard to consumers 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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Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

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. Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Scoops Recalled Because of Impact Injury Hazard

Posted on December 20, 2011 by GuestAuthor

In a news release , The Pampered Chef, in accordance with the guidelines of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary recall of the company’s ice cream dippers due to a potential impact injury hazard they pose to consumers. Approximately 20,000 ice cream dippers, manufactured by the Zeroll Company, are affected by this recall. This safety recall was initiated after the company discovered that, when the liquid-filled scoop is exposed to warm water after being used, the cap and seal on the handle could pop off with significant force and strike consumers. Continue reading →

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Indiana Struggles To Enforce New Texting-Driving Ban

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

According to news sources , the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law was drafted and written. The ban went into effect July 1, 2011, stating that it was against the law for drivers to use any sort of hand-held device for the purpose of transmitting, reading or writing while behind the wheel of a moving car Continue reading →

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Bill Strengthening Fines For Delaying Recalls

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

According to news sources , a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing stiff opposition from automakers. The main point of contention in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act bill relates to the maximum fine that an automaker must pay in cases where a proven delayed recall announcement was taken. Currently the maximum fine stands at $17 million Continue reading →

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Sheriff’s Vehicle Crashes Into Two Pedestrians

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

According to news sources, a sheriff’s vehicle was involved in a fatal accident Friday night that left two people dead in Oildale when it reportedly crashed into a man and a woman attempting to push a motorcycle on the roadway. Continue reading →

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