Solano County Gets Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Grant
According to news sources, a $125,000 bicycle and pedestrian safety grant was awarded to Solano County by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the coming year in an ongoing campaign to increase safety among commuters. The stated goal of the NHTSA is to specifically increase safety among children by promoting and enforcing helmet laws… read more
Hanna Andersson Recalls Children Robes Due To Fire Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,000 children robes sold through Hanna Andersson after it was found that the robes did not meet federal flammability standards. The company, Hanna Andersson, announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the recalled robes… read more
Recall: Petit Lem Children Pajamas Due To Burn Hazard
According to news sources, about 1,750 units of the children’s pajamas have been recalled due to burn hazards arising from the fact that the pajamas are incompatible with federal flammability standards in regards to children sleepwear. The company, Group Lemur Inc., has announced the recall of the children pajamas because they do not meet existing… read more
Recall: General Foam Plastic Holiday Tree Set Due To Fire Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,000 Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets after it was found that the battery box used to power the wreath can overhead, thereby posing a fire hazard. The recalled decorative set is only sold at True Value Hardware stores. The company, General Foam Plastic Corp,… read more
About 284,000 Hearts Teddy Bears Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 284,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears due to a choking hazard towards children arising from the possibility that the bear’s eyes could loosed and end up falling out. The company, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., announced the recall after it was found that the teddy bear’s eyes… read more
Green Valley Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination
According to news sources, about 650 cases of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. have been recalled after test results came back positive for a possible Salmonella contamination of the product. The company, Green Valley Food Corp, announced the recall of its “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” brand of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. after a random sample came… read more
Recall: BRP ATVs Due To Crash Hazard
According to news sources, about 16,000 units of Can-am ATV’s have been recalled due to the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft potentially cracking, which can result in the loss of control and lead to injury or death. The company, BRP US Inc., have announced the recall after it was found that the DPS shaft… read more
Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled Due To Faulty Locking Wheels
According to news sources, a total of about 7,260 Bugaboo Bee Strollers have been recalled due to injury or fall hazards arising from the front swivel wheels potentially locking, which can in turn cause the stroller to tip over. The company, Bugaboo Americas, has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety… read more
About 14,718 Nissan And Infinity Cars Recalled Due To Oil Leak Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 14,718 Nissan and Infinity vehicles after it was found that they were manufactured with sub-standard bolts connecting both the vehicles oil cooler with the oil filter, thereby posing possible oil leaks due to them breaking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Nissan announced… read more
Honda Civic Hybrids Get Extended Warranties Due To Fuel Leak Hazard
According to news sources, about 80,000 owners of Honda Civic 2006-2011 hybrid models will be given an extended warranty due to risks associated with the fuel tank leaking due to small cracks that can potentially form on the vehicle gas tank. The announcement from Honda came today after a spokesman for the company said that… read more
Recall: Target Circo Children Suitcases Due To Excessive Lead Level
According to news sources, about 139,000 have been recalled after it was found that they contained excessive levels of lead, which violates existing federal safety standards. The company, Target Corp, has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the surface coating of the recalled suitcases… read more
Burbank To Offer Adult Bicycle Safety Classes
According to news sources, the city of Burbank will now be able to offer bicycle safety classes every month in partnership with the nonprofit Sustainable Streets, after the City Council agreed to offer it a $100,000 state grant for that purpose. The city began to pursue bicycle safety more aggressively through its Bicycle Master Plan,… read more
