Optimus Enterprise, Inc. recently announced that they would be recalling approximately 355,000 units of its Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters. Announced via the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), defects with the design of the heater pose a fire hazard. The models affected are the H-5210 produced in 2011 and the H-5211 produced in 2012. These
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Circuit Board Fire Risk Behind Recall of 38,000 GM Vehicles
General Motors recently issued a recall affecting 38,197 of its vehicles due to an irregularity of the vehicles’ General Control Module (GCM). This defect could affect the electrical system of the cars and eventually lead to a fire, according to Autoblog. Vehicles affected by the recall are the 2012 to 2013 Buick LaCrosse, 2012 to 2013
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May Is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month – Stay Safe in the Sun
The New Jersey cancer misdiagnosis lawyers at Blume Forte understand the importance of prevention of skin cancer and awareness about the disease. We support and continue the efforts that were made in conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness Month, especially during the summer months when we all should be aware of the increased risks associated with
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Could Be Record Year for Airbag Recalls
The amount of recalls concerning vehicle airbags in the past six months has put 2013 on track to break records. As reported by AOL Autos, the past six months have seen more than double the amount of recalls compared to the same time period in 2012. In the past 5 months, there have been 15 manufacturer
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New Jersey’s Barnabas Health Seeks Volunteers for Cancer Prevention Study
The legal team at Blume Forte recently learned through an announcement from Barnabas Health in West Orange and the American Cancer Society, that they are seeking volunteers to take part in the nationwide Cancer Prevention Study (CPS-3). NJ.com is reporting that the study aims to better understand the lifestyle, genetic, and environmental factors that either may prevent
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