IDM Group LLC, of New York, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling an estimated 119,000 CareBears™ pacifiers due to a defect in violation of safety standards. The nipples can become separated from the base of the pacifier, creating a choking hazard for young children. No injuries have yet been reported. The
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Violation of FMVSS No. 139 Prompts Vogue Tire Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of 701 Vogue tires due to a design defect which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.” The recalled tires include Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co. signature tires, sizes 225/50R17, 235/50R18, and 245/45R18 and custom built tires,
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Refocusing Efforts During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
By Presidential Proclamation, September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, according to a release on the website of the White House Office of the Press Secretary. Prostate cancer is one of the most common male cancers and though there has been some progress in managing the disease, it continues to claim thousands of lives annually. During
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One Killed, One Injured in New Jersey Plane Crash
According to an article posted on CourierPostOnline.com, a small two-engine plane crashed at Millville Municipal Airport in New Jersey when it attempted to land. The plane bounced along the runway repeatedly before stopping in a grassy area. The pilot and the passenger, the only two occupants of the plane, were flown by separate helicopters to two
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General Motors Recalls Approximately 10,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 9,389 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles by General Motors, LLC. (GM) due to a fuel system defect, which can cause road contaminants and water to become trapped in the fuel filter pipe’s protective conduit. This may cause the pipe to corrode and result in fuel leakage during
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