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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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The Problem with Used Cars and Recalls
Used Cars and Recalls Used cars are great, but they can come with significant problems. Thousands of recalls are placed every year on new and used vehicles. Though dealers promise that all necessary repairs are made, that is not always the case. Carfax, an online vehicle history website, had over 2 million unrepaired vehicles for…
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Walmart recalls card table and chairs that could cause finger amputation
Walmart recalls card table and chairs that could cause finger amputation Walmart Stores Inc. is recalling nearly 75,000 Mainstays five-piece card table and chair sets. The chairs have been reported to unexpectedly collapse and could cause a fall hazard or potential finger injury. The Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that Walmart has received 10 reports…
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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 Drop-side cribs were originally made to help…
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600k Baby Monitors Recalled After Two Infant Deaths
600k Baby Monitors Recalled After Two Infant Deaths After two infant deaths, Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitors with Sensor Pads are being recalled. There are also eight reports of strangulation in the baby monitor cords since 2002. The cord attached to the sensor pad, which is placed under the crib mattress to monitor movement has…
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NHTSA Requires Automakers to Provide VIN Searches for Safety Recalls
NHTSA Requires Automakers to Provide VIN Searches for Safety Recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its plan to require automakers and motorcycle manufactures to provide consumers with a free tool that will allow them to search recall information by vehicle identification number (VIN). The manufacturers must have this tool available by…
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Harley-Davidson Recalls Certain 2014 Models
Harley-Davidson Recalls Certain 2014 Models Harley-Davidson is placing a recall for certain 2014 motorcycle models because of a safety issue regarding the hydraulic clutch system. The company said that the some of the clutch systems may not disengage in the clutch which could impair the driver from slowing down or stopping. The recall letter that…
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Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivans for Roll Away Problems
Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivans Toyota announced a recall for 615,000 Sienna minivans for a problem related to the gearshift lever that could cause the vehicle to roll away. The shift lever could possibly become damaged causing it move out of “Park” without the driver moving the gearshift or depressing the brake pedal. The recall affects the Sienna…
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Over 400k Baby Einstein Musical Jumpers Recalled
Over 400k Baby Einstein Musical Jumpers Recalled There are plenty of things to worry about when you have an infant. The last thing you should worry about is their jumper injuring them. Kids II of Atlanta, Georgia is recalling over 400,000 Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumpers in the United States and in Canada. Baby Einstein is…
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