According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 5,000 pairs of Infant Froggy Socks manufactured by Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., imported by Classic Characters Inc., and sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store have been recalled. These children’s products have been recalled due to a defect that presents a choking hazard for kids. The
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Study Finds Increase in Dangers as Workforce Grows Older
Recent studies have found that there are more people than ever who are working at age 60 and older, with this growing demographic especially present within the construction industry. When last surveyed during 2010, it was found that the average construction worker was 41.5 years old, which is five years older than the average found
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Gear Selector Defects Leading to Rollaways Result in Recall of 204,000 Hondas
Honda has issued a recall affecting its model year 2012-2013 CR-Vs and Odysseys, as well as 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. Reports from CNN indicate that problems with the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may cause these vehicles to unexpectedly roll away after being put into park. The automakers have stated that no accidents or injuries have been reported
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Burn Hazards Lead to Recall of 9,900 Gerbings Heated Jackets
In conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gerbings LLC has issued a recall affecting approximately 9,900 heated jackets. According to reports, a defect within the products can possibly lead to a burn injury for those who are wearing it. A defective wire connector within both the Gerbings and Harley-Davidson black vinyl, 12-volt heated jacket liners can
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3.4 Million Vehicles Recalled by Honda, Toyota, and Nissan for Air Bag Defect
A total of six automakers, including Toyota, Nissan, General Motors Co., Honda, and BMW AG have all been subjected to a major recall totaling approximately 3.4 million vehicles. A report from The Washington Post indicates that the recall stems from defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corp., a small parts supplier in Japan. These defective front passenger air
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