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Ford, Toyota Issue Recalls Despite Government Shutdown

The recent government shutdown prevented various agencies from being able to report new product recalls, including those typically issued by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, that hasn’t prevented some vehicle manufacturers from announcing recalls on their own. According to Automarketing.com, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Sales USA have both issued recalls
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15 Million APC Surge Protectors Recalled for Fire Hazard

Schneider Electric IT Corp. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have issued a recall of 15 million surge protectors. According to a CPSC report, Schneider’s APC SurgeArrest surge protectors may overheat, smoke, or melt, all of which pose fire hazards. The recall affects APC 7 and 8 series models of the SurgeArrest products that
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Research Finds Breast Cancer Treatment Link to New Jersey

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing increased focus on how cancer can and should be diagnosed and treated. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer survival rates are linked directly to New Jersey’s breast cancer treatment research. In an article posted on HNGN.com, it was noted that dozens of new breast cancer drugs have
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161,400 Mazdas Recalled for Car Doors Opening Mid-Drive

Loose screws are behind a Mazda recall affecting a total of 161,400 of the automaker’s vehicles. Automotivenews.com reports that these loose screws can cause the doors of Mazda 6 vehicles to open while being driven. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has stated that the latch mounting screws in the doors are the focus of the
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New Jersey Construction Worker Injured by Chop Saw, Saved by State Trooper

A construction worker was seriously injured while working in the median of the Garden State Parkway, but was rescued by a police officer, according to NJ.com. The man received a deep laceration when the chopsaw he was working with malfunctioned and hit him in the chest. According to reports, the 31-year-old construction worker was working with
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