Toyota Sudden Acceleration Accidents
On Aug. 28, 2009, a 2009 Lexus ES 350 was involved in a devastatingly fatal crash in Santee, California after it raced over an embankment and caught fire following sudden unintended acceleration (SUA). All four passengers – a family of four – were killed as a result of this accident. The deceased include parents Mark […]
South Florida Student Stabbed Teen, Charged with Murder
On Sept. 15, 2009 at 9 a.m., two students at Coral Gables Senior High School – Juan Carlos Rivera, 17, and Andy Rodriguez, 17 – engaged in a shoving match that ended with Rodriguez stabbing Rivera three times. Rivera was critically injured in his chest, his collarbone and near his stomach. The fight, which reportedly […]
Little Tikes Swingsets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Little Tikes recalled Little Tikes Clubhouse Swingsets, July 30, 2009, due to a potential fall hazard. The recall involves approximately 1,950 swingsets manufactured by Little Tikes of Hudson, Ohio. Basis of Swingset Recall Little Tikes issues recall after failing to include safety instructions for the outdoor toy. The swing seat harness is meant to be […]
Classic Motorworks Announces Motorcycle Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a motorcycle recall that involves nearly 200 defective motorcycles. The recalled models include: Royal Enfield/ Bullet Electra E-5 (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G-5 Classic (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G5 Deluxe (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G5 Military (2009) Basis of the 2009 Motorcycle Recall Issued by Classic Morotworks, […]
Mattel, Fisher Price Fined $2.3 Million for Lead-Contaminated Toys
Mattel, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Fisher-Price, agreed to pay a $2.3 million fine for violating a federal lead paint ban. The fine follows a 2007 recall of millions of Mattel’s popular children toys that contained lead paint levels that violated federal law. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), who announced the […]
Child Outdoor Play Sets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Nearly 4,300 out door child gym sets, sold exclusively at Toys”R”Us, have been recalled due to a fall hazard. The May 28, 2009 recall, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPS), warns consumers to discontinue use of the defective swing sets immediately. What Out Door Play Sets Were Recalled? The product name is […]
Bridgestone Motorcycle Tires Recalled
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of Bridgestone Exedra G850 G motorcycle tires due to a potential safety hazard. According to the report issued by NHTSA, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) recalled the tires after discovering a defect in the tire could potentially lead to motorcycle accidents. The tires involved in the […]
Yamaha Rhino Recalled Due to Rollovers
Yamaha issued a recall of all Yamaha Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles following 46 confirmed deaths and several other injuries related to the vehicles. The recalled Yamaha Rhino side-by-side ATVs have been linked to several injuries and deaths since it first hit the market in Fall 2003. Recalled Yamaha Rhino ATVs Unsafe According to […]
Fisher Price 3-in-1 High Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced March 24 a voluntary recall of Fisher Price 3-in-1 High Chairs. The highchair recall followed an injury report related to the high chairs. High Chairs Pose Fall Hazard According to reports, the Fisher Price 3-in-1 High Chair poses a fall hazard to young children who can fall backwards […]
Defective Pacifiers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC announced, March 24, 2009, that OKK Trading issued a voluntary recall of about 2,900 faulty pacifiers. According to the CPSC, the pacifiers sold under the name Baby Necessities Pacifiers are defective and pose a choking hazard to young children. Defective Pacifiers Description The defective Baby Necessities pacifiers have […]
