The New Jersey tire defect attorneys at Blume Forte recently learned that Michelin North America, Inc. has issued a recall of 1.2 million tires. As reported in an Associated Press article posted on FoxNews.com, the company has received notifications that their products are experiencing tread and rapid air loss, leading to hazards which can cause serious accidents. The affected tires
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Laceration Hazards Behind Recall of 20,000 Tornado Home Playground Slides
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of approximately 286,000 Pampered Chef garlic slicers due to a laceration hazard. The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of the blades detaching while in use, including one incident where the blades cut a woman’s finger. The recalled garlic slicers were sold individually or
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World Health Organization Study Finds Continued Rise in Cancer Diagnoses
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 14.1 million people worldwide developed cancer in 2012, showing a continued increase in cancer rates. The New York Daily News reported that the group’s research, GLOBOSCAN 2012, found that 12.7 million people contracted cancer in 2008 and that by 2025 about 19.3 million people will contract one form of
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Toro Lawnmowers Recalled for Dangerous Breaking Blades
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for 34,500 Toro lawnmowers due to a defect that can cause laceration hazards. An additional 1,600 lawnmowers are being recalled in Canada. Reports indicate that The Toro Co.’s TimeMaster and TurfMaster lawnmowers’ blades may break while being used, posing a serious threat to owners,
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Stalling Problems Lead to BMW Motorcycle Recall
In conjunction with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), BMW of North America, LLC has issued a recall of 2,475 of its K1600 motorcycles. Reports indicate that throttle valve control issues can lead to the vehicles stalling, posing a serious risk for riders. Both the K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles from the
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