Crosman Corp. has issued a recall of approximately 16,000 of its air pistols, also known as BB guns. These pistols are meant for recreational shooting and use a CO2 cartridge to propel plastic BBs. As reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issues with the pistols could cause plastic fragments to be propelled through the
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355,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled for Steering Failure Linked to Corrosion
In accordance with protocol from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 355,000 of its vehicles. The NHTSA report states that Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles from model years 2005 through 2011 have been recalled. Vehicles that are currently registered or were sold
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Report Shows Nationwide Decrease in Workplace Fatalities
Preliminary data from a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report indicates that on-the-job fatalities decreased from 2011 to 2012. According to information posted on Safety.BLR.com, a total of 4,383 workers died in 2012, equaling a rate of 3.2 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers. This is a decrease from the rate of 3.5 per 100,000 in the
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HALO SleepSacks Recalled Over Choking Hazards
HALO Innovations has announced a recall of approximately 27,000 units of its HALO SleepSack Wearable Blankets with Pink Satin Flowers due to choking hazards. As announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), petals from the floral embellishments on the blankets can detach, posing a choking hazard for any child sleeping in the product. These products
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Study Hopes to Confirm New Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
According to an article posted on NBC News.com, clinical trials based on a new study at the University of Texas have set out to assess the efficacy of a new screening method for early stages of ovarian cancer. If results from the trials are positive, the screening could become a routine procedure for all women. The
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