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Athletic turf may pose significant health risk for children
Athletic turf may pose significant health risk for children Artificial athletic turfs are all over the United States and seem to be a good use of resources, but are they causing significant health risk in children and young adults? A recent article in NBC News shared that these turfs filled with tiny black rubber crumbs…
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Injured by a defective product?
Injured by a defective product? Defective products can be very dangerous and can often times cause injuries or even wrongful death. In order for a product to be defective it must be either defectively designed, defectively made, or there must be a failure to warn of the dangers associated with the product’s normal use. In…
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Toyota recalls 20,000 vehicles for possible fuel leaks
Toyota recalls 20,000 vehicles for possible fuel leaks Toyota is recalling about 20,000 vehicles worldwide for possible fuel leaks. The majority of the recalled vehicles, but some were shipped to other countries. The defect is found in models with a 2GR-FE engine. The recall affects 2015 Lexus RX and 2014 models of the Avalon, Camry,…
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Eight auto makers issue recall for Takata exploding air bags
Takata exploding air bag recall Although air bags do a great job at helping save lives, when designed defectively they can cause severe injuries and possibly death. Eight major car makers have joined in a recall for vehicles that are equipped with air bags that could explode under certain circumstances. In 2013, Takata, a major…
Read MoreNHTSA-watchers know that it sometimes takes a lot to pique the curiosity of the Office of Defects Investigations – The Safety Record
NHTSA-watchers know that it sometimes takes a lot to pique the curiosity of the Office of Defects Investigations – The Safety Record By Sean Kane Take Takata airbags that explode, shooting shrapnel at unsuspecting drivers. This defect, first surfaced in 2001, when Isuzu vehicles were first recalled. It burst into public view, if you will,…
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Why Lawsuits Matter to Safety – GM Recall was 9 years and 6 deaths too late
Why Lawsuits Matter to Safety Many people only associate lawsuits with negative feelings, but lawsuits can be vital to your safety. Why is the Ford Pinto no longer available? Lawsuits. What improved the protection of your airbags and seat belts? Lawsuits. What changed the way your baby’s crib was manufactured to prevent deaths? Lawsuits. A…
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Graco Recalls 3.8 Million Car Seats Over Faulty Buckle
Graco Recall Graco Children’s Products is recalling nearly 3.8 million car seats due to a faulty buckle that can make it hard to free a child in an emergency. The recall is the largest in five years. Federal safety regulators are reporting that the recall did not go far enough, and have requested that an…
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Toyota Informs Dealers to Stop Selling 8 Models over Fire Risk
Toyota Fire Risk Toyota Motor Corp. has informed North American dealers that they should stop selling several models that are equipped with seat heaters made after August 2012. Safety officials in South Korea have reported that the material in the part did not meet fire retardation standards in the United States. Toyota revealed that the…
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Baby Slings Pose Significant Risk, But Are Parents Using them Correctly?
Baby Slings Pose Significant Risk, But Are Parents Using them Correctly? In light of the recent lawsuit settlement for $8 million dollars to a mother whose baby suffocated in an Infantino LLC sling, and the several other infant deaths related to baby slings, there are a few safety tips we thought we would share. Although…
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The Dangers of Drop Side Cribs
The Dangers of Drop Side Cribs Cribs are necessary for any home with a baby, but did you know that they may potentially be a hazard to your child? Drop side cribs have contributed to thousands of injuries and dozens of deaths of babies in the United States. Drop-side cribs were originally made to help…
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