A brand of air movers/blowers used to dry floors in homes and other buildings is being recalled due to a defective internal electrical capacitor that can overheat and pose a fire risk, reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Around 53,000 of the Air movers, manufactured by EDIC of Los Angeles, CA and sold to …
Previous Maryland Court Ruling May Affect Owners Of All Dog Breeds
Annapolis, MD – June 19 – Lawmakers in Maryland are facing new concerns following an April court ruling that excluded pit bulls from the “one bite law.” This law states that dog owners are only held liable for an attack if their dog has previously bitten or threatened another person, reports Washingtontimes.com. In other words, …
Free Cab Rides Offered In Washington D.C. Area On Fourth of July
A non-profit organization called Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will be offering free services to all residents in the area this Fourth of July. According to official reports by afro.com, Independence Day is a U.S. holiday that sees 40 percent of traffic deaths result from drunk driving. As a result, WRAP will be offering free …
Over 50,000 2012 Honda Civics Recalled Due To Defective Drive Shafts
Around 50,000 Honda Civics have been recalled due to defective drive shafts that weren’t installed to completion during assembly, reports The Wall Street Journal. Honda Motor Co. announced the recall of certain models of their 2012 Honda Civic model year because of a problem with the car’s drive shaft, which wasn’t installed completely during assembly. …
NHTSA Upgrades Investigation Into Chevrolet Trailblazer Electrical Fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is upgrading an investigation into 340,000 Chevrolet Trailblazer in connection to electrical fires in driver-side doors, reports The Detroit News. The NHTSA’s investigation was sparked by reports of 28 door fires connected to a defect in the Trailblazer’s driver’s-side power master switch. Some of the fires occurred while the …
Critical Car Accident Highlights Dangers of Distracted Driving
Staunton, VA – June 18 – A life-threatening car accident on Monday left police with even more concerns of distracted driving. According to official reports by WHSV.com, a man named Don Chodrow was fighting for his life at the University of Virginia Medical Center after being in a serious car wreck on Interstate 81. Police …
Kolcraft Stroller Recalled After Reports of Severed Fingers – VA Recalls
A popular baby stroller sold across the United States has been recalled due to a defective hinge that has caused several incidents of crushed and severed fingers in children and adults, reports CNN.com. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled around 36,000 of Kolcraft Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers after reports of both children …
Pennsylvania Truck Driver Sent To Hospital After Virginia Wreck
Botetourt County, VA – June 14 – An out-of-state truck driver was injured on the job Thursday afternoon while hauling frozen food from Pennsylvania. According to official reports by Roanoke.com, the accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Interstate 81. Alan Lee Day, 55, ran his 2013 Volvo truck off the right side of the highway, …
One Dead, Two Injured In Wreck | VA Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer
Chesterfield, VA – June 16 – A fatal tractor-trailer accident left one person dead and two others hospitalized Saturday afternoon. The collision occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Interstate 95 south near the Willis Road exit, reports NBC12.com. Virginia State Police Sgt. Thomas Molnar said one person was dead at the scene and two others were …
Government Issues Safety Warning Against Defective Motorcycle Helmets
Washington – June 14 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently urged motorcyclists who own the 5X5 brand, SA-08 model motorcycle helmet to discontinue using it. According to official reports by KTVN.com, the helmet failed to meet federal safety standards, leading the government to issue a request for recall. Officials said that Tank …
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