Nearly 745,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been recalled for defective sunroof assemblies that can come off when the vehicle is in motion. According to a report by The Drive, in some coupes and sedans made by the German automaker, the sunroof assembly can detach from the glass, allowing it to fly off of the car. This…
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Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Recalled for Loose Sunroof Assemblies
Ikea Agrees to Pay $46 Million to Parents of Toddler Crushed to Death by Faulty Dresser
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has agreed to pay a $46-million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of a toddler in California who was crushed to death by a popular dresser model that was recalled after at least five other children were tragically killed. According to a CNN report, Ikea reached a…
Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Produce from New Jersey Company
More than 90 illnesses caused by salmonella have been linked to a New Jersey-based produce company. According to a USA Today news report, the potential source of the outbreak comes from Tailor Cut Produce of North Brunswick, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has announced. Illnesses and Hospitalizations In December, the company recalled Fruit Luau cut…
California Car Dealer Says Toyota Hybrids Should Be Recalled for Brake Defects
Federal safety officials are looking into a possible brake defect in some Toyota hybrid dealers. According to a news report in the East Bay Times, this review was launched after a Southern California franchise dealer called for an investigation and a safety recall earlier last year. Among the vehicles that are being looked at is…
Mavidon Recalls All Medical Products After Baby Contracts Bacterial Infection
Mavidon, a medical device manufacturer that specializes in products for the application of electrode leads and therapy products, has recalled a number of its products for potential bacterial contamination. According to a news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company is notifying customers, hospitals and clinics to stop using Lemon Prep, Pedia…
Woman Suffers Burn Injuries After Vaping Device Explodes in Backpack
A woman suffered burn injuries over about 20% of her body after a vape device exploded in her backpack at a Yucaipa Rite Aid store. According to a KTLA news report, the incident occurred on the evening of Dec. 31 at the store in the 34400 block of Yucaipa Boulevard. Fire officials said they got…
NHTSA to Investigate Fatal Tesla Crash in Los Angeles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will investigate a fatal Dec. 29 car accident involving a Tesla vehicle in Los Angeles. According to a CNBC news report, NHTSA said in December that it opened an investigation into a 12th Tesla crash that may be linked to the vehicles’ advanced Autopilot driver assistance system…
Hit and Run Deaths in Los Angeles Rise 69% in Past Five Years
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently held a press conference to announce that hit-and-run fatalities in the city have been continuously increasing in the city and has skyrocketed 69% over the last five years. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, LAPD’s Chief Michel Moore said more than 236 people were killed in…
Class Action Lawsuit in California Against Amazon and Ring Highlights Data Breach Issues
A new class action lawsuit brought against Amazon and Ring have raised issues over hacking incidents that exposed consumer data to identity thieves and other disturbing intrusions. According to a report in the Sacramento Bee, the plaintiff, John Baker Orange, filed the class action lawsuit Dec. 26 in California alleging that Amazon and Ring’s lax…
Are Modern Vehicle Features Placing Drivers in Danger?
A number of modern systems that are designed to make driving easier may actually be placing drivers in danger, according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. A USA Today news report points to the study, which states features in vehicles such as adaptive cruise control and lane-assist technologies lull drivers…