A fatal Jeep crash that has killed 58-year-old Vicki Hill of Ohio has raised questions about whether the automaker’s recall was enough to protect consumers. According to a report in the Legal Reader, Hill, a resident of Elyria, Ohio, was struck from behind by a 2003 Buick Century driven by Kristi Fitch on August 28,…
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September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California
The California Office of Traffic Safety has announced that September is California Pedestrian Safety Month for the second straight year. According to a news report in the Santa Clarita Signal, the campaign began last year in response to the rising number of pedestrians being killed and injured on California roadways. The Signal reports that the…
NTSB Faults Tesla Autopilot System in Fatal Crash
Even as Congress is moving to clear the way for automakers and tech companies to develop self-driving cars, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has raised a new red flag. According to a report in The New York Times, the safety agency has concluded after a yearlong investigation into a fatal Tesla crash in Florida…
More Than One Million Dressers Recalled for Safety and Stability Issues
Over one million dressers are subject to a safety recall because of concerns about their stability and entrapment hazards. According to an ABC news report, Mainstays four-drawer chests from Ameriwood Home could be unstable if not anchored to the wall. This could pose serious tip-over and entrapment hazards, which could result in death or injuries…
Three Killed in Riverside County Car Accident
Three people were killed on the 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley after their disabled car was hit by another vehicle. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the incident occurred early morning on September 9, 2017 on the eastbound lanes of the freeway east of Country Village Road. California Highway Patrol officials said that…
Disney Employee Killed in Burbank Pedestrian Accident
Michelle Landes, 54, was killed in a pedestrian accident in Burbank, which officials say, involved a driver who may have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. According to a KTLA news report, Landes, a Disney employee who works as a cast member, was walking in a marked crosswalk at Alameda Avenue and Lincoln…
Home Depot to Pay $5.7 Million for Selling Recalled Products
Home Depot is paying a $5.7 million in penalties to settle charges stemming from allegations that the retail giant knowingly sold consumer products that had been recalled for safety issues. According to a Law360 news report, the settlement will resolve charges that Home Depot sold nearly 3,000 units of recalled consumer products including light fixtures,…
Massive Equifax Data Breach Affects More Than 143 Million Consumers
Equifax, which is one of three major consumer credit reporting agencies, announced on Sept. 7 that hackers gained access to company data that potentially compromised personal and/or financial information for more than 143 million consumers. According to a report in The New York Times, this includes Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, birth dates and…
Plush Stacking Toys Recalled for Choking Hazards
Hallmark Marketing Company, which is based on Kansas City, has issued a product defect recall for about 6,000 baby plush stacking toys for potential choking hazards. According to a report on Consumeraffairs.com, the toys, which were sold in the United States and Canada, have fabric hats and bows that can detach, posing a choking hazard….
FDA Cites Serious Manufacturing Violations at EpiPen Facility
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) described significant violations of current good manufacturing practice in a warning letter to a unit of Pfizer Inc. that manufactures the EpiPen, which is a life-saving drug for those with allergic reactions. According to a report on Marketwatch.com, FDA officials say Meridian Medical Technologies Inc. failed to properly…