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A new study suggests that a person’s weight might have an influence on the likelihood of that person surviving a vehicular accident. The study, which will be presented by the University of Buffalo in New York at Chicago’s Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, hinges on the fact that persons of normal weight utilize seat belts… read more

The threat of Listeria monocytogenes being present in a product has prompted another recall. The products affected by this particular recall are alfalfa sprouts produced by the Cleveland-based Cleveland Beansprouts Company.  The product does not have any identifiable lot code, but it shouldn’t matter, as all alfalfa sprouts are being recalled, not just one specific… read more

Another staggering vehicle recall has been announced by an automaker. In this case, the vehicle in question is the Swift, and the recall was announced by Japan-based Suzuki Motor.  Around 109,000 of the subcompact cars fall under the purview of the recall, which was initiated due to a fuel leakage issue.  Of the recalled vehicles,… read more

Another children’s clothing item is being recalled for a failure to comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines regarding drawstrings. This time, the product in question is a Girls’ Winter Jacket sold across the country exclusively at dd’s Discounts stores.  About 2,300 jackets are affected by this recall.  Each of the jackets was produced in… read more

Defects can occur in just about any product, and as you’ll soon see, even the very chair you’re sitting on might be deemed unsafe. Salt Lake City-based Intercon has announced a recall of their Sonoma Valley Swivel Top Bar Stools due to a potential danger these items could pose to users.  Manufactured in China by… read more

A potential strangulation hazard has prompted the recall of a children’s clothing product. The item in question is the O’Neill Pluto boys’ hooded flannel shirt.  The recall was announced by Irvine-based La Jolla Sport USA (doing business as O’Neill Clothing), who imported the defective items from India.  Around 600 pieces of clothing are affected by… read more

Ducati North America has announced a voluntary recall of more than 280 units of various models of its motorcycles, at the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, due to the potential for brake failure. 848 EVO, Hypermotard, Monster 1100 EVO, Monster 796, Multistrada 1200 ABS, and Streetfighter 848 motorcycles may have been equipped… read more

Due to a potentially defective right side liftgate pinch sensor, Chrysler Group Limited Liability has announced a voluntary recall for about 470 of its Town and Country and Dodge Caravan passenger vehicles at the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Certain of these vehicles, manufactured between March 9, 2012 and March 12, 2012… read more

At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Navistar Incorporated has announced a voluntary recall of more than 19,000 of various models of its commercial trucks due to the possibility of an electrical short out. Commercial trucks manufactured between June, 2009 and April 2012 have been equipped with Maxxforce 11 or 13 (feature… read more

The state of Pennsylvania recently passed legislation prohibiting motorists from sending and receiving text messages while driving, but state law enforcement officials are having trouble enforcing the new law. Three of the most populous municipalities in Pennsylvania’s West Shore region — East Pennsboro and Upper and Lower Allen — haven’t ticketed a single driver for… read more

Approximately 80 percent of drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 said they think that sending text messages while behind the wheel of a moving motor vehicle is dangerous, but nearly 30 percent of young drivers surveyed admitted to sending a text message while operating an automobile within the past month, and a little… read more

Another massive automobile recall has just been issued. This time, the recall affects some 127,350 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 automobiles.  The recall, which was announced by the Chrysler Group, concerns those vehicles of the model years 2011 and 2012 that were produced up to December 20 of last year.  The majority are in the… read more