A family in Massachusetts has found through independent testing that his Ford Explorer has more than acceptable levels of carbon monoxide in its vehicle compartment. According to a news report on WBZ-TV, Jason Robertson decided to get his own Ford Explorer SUV tested after he saw news reports of the deadly gas seeping into Ford…
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Massachusetts Family Finds Carbon Monoxide Leaking into Their Ford Explorer
Aetna Mistakenly Discloses Thousands of Patients HIV Status
About 12,000 people received mailed letters from Aetna last month with their HIV status disclosed on the envelope. According to news reports, the letters were meant to relay a change in pharmacy benefits. But text visible through a small window on the envelopes listed the patients’ names and suggested a change with regard to how…
Lawsuit Says Recalled Takata Airbags Still in Used Cars
A defective Takata airbag went from a wrecked car to a salvage yard and eventually found its way into a 2002 Honda Accord nearly killing a Las Vegas woman, according to a lawsuit filed by the victim. A USA Today article states that the Accord had been fixed up and sold in March of 2016…
$417 Million Talc Verdict Goes Against J&J in California
A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million to 62-year-old Eva Echeverria, who said her ovarian cancer was caused by the company’s talcum powder products. According to a Bloomberg news report, this was the first California trial over the link between talc and ovarian cancer. Brian Chase, senior partner at…
Driverless Cars Could Be Easily Tricked
A simple new experiment has shown that it’s not too hard to confuse or trick driverless vehicles. According to a worrying study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington, driverless cars can be easily confused into misreading road signs that would seem pretty normal to human drivers. For example, placing stickers or posters over…
CPSC Issues Warning about Fidget Spinners
After several dangerous incidents involving fidget spinners, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a fidget spinner safety guidance for consumers and businesses. According to a CNN news report, there have been incidents involving choking and two instances of the battery-operated spinners catching fire and another incident in which a fidget spinner melted….
Monday’s Solar Eclipse and Road Safety: What You Need to Know
A total solar eclipse is expected occur Monday, August 21, across the entire continental United States and it’s happening for the first time in 99 years. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and departments of transportation across the country are issuing a warning to all drivers to exercise caution on eclipse day. It is expected that…
Settlement Forces Cruise Ship Companies to Pay Consumers for Spam Calls
A judge in Chicago has approved a class action settlement that would force cruise ship companies including Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean as well as a marketing company that worked with them, to pay up for spamming people with pre-recorded telemarketing calls that promoted the cruise lines. According to a news report, the problem was…
Mazda Recalls Vehicles for Defective Takata Airbag Inflators
Mazda has announced that it will recall 79,402 of its older car and SUV models to replace defective Takata airbag inflators. According to news reports, the recall will cover certain 2007 through 2009 and 2012 Mazda CX-7 and CX-9 and Mazda 6 vehicles. The recall, some being done for the second time, is likely to…
NHTSA Expands Probe of Ford Explorer Exhaust Leaks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation into reports that 2011-2017 model year Ford Explorer SUVs are experiencing leaks in their exhaust systems, which could cause toxic carbon monoxide gas to enter the vehicle’s cabin. According to an article on Consumerreports.org, there is a risk that the gas could make drivers…