Some owners of Ford Explorers say deadly carbon monoxide fumes are still leaking into the cabin of their SUVs even after repairs done by the manufacturer. According to a News 4 Consumer investigation, while Ford has insisted that its vehicles are safe and tried to make consumers happy by announcing a free fix for more…
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Consumers Complain about Ford Explorers’ CO Fumes Even After Repairs
Subaru and Toyota Recall Over 400,000 Vehicles for Stalling Issue
Subaru Corporation has issued an auto defect recall for more than 400,000 vehicles worldwide to repair a faulty engine part that may cause the vehicles to stall. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the recall affects its popular Forester SUVs and Impreza compact cars as well as the BRZ sports car. It…
What’s Really in Juul E Cigarettes?
Juul, the fruit-flavored e-cigarettes that have rapidly soared in popularity with consumers are now raising safety concerns among medical professionals. One study found that teens who used Juul e-cigarettes had higher levels of a probable carcinogen called acrylonitrile in their urine. According to a Bloomberg news report, these discreet e-cigarettes that look like USB flash…
Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Misrepresenting the Autopilot Feature
Tesla is facing another lawsuit, this time in Florida, after a collision involving its Autopilot driver-assist system left Shawn Hudson with catastrophic brain and spinal injuries. According to CNET.com, Hudson filed the lawsuit against Tesla in Orange County, Florida, alleging that the automaker has “duped” consumers by exaggerating the Autopilot feature’s capabilities. Overstating Autopilot’s Capabilities…
Lime Recalls Electric Scooters That May Catch Fire
Lime has pulled about 2,000 of its electric rental scooters from the streets of Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe and San Diego because of a battery defect in one model that may cause these vehicles to catch fire. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, Lime said in a statement that it discovered a…
Orange County Construction Company Cited for Nail Gun Injuries
Cal/OSHA has issued two citations against a Rancho Santa Margarita contractor for failing to ensure that employees were safely handling nail guns or were properly trained to use them. According to a report in the Orange County Register, the company was fined $225,000 for these safety violations. Record of Accidents and Injuries The Register reviewed…
Study Shows Children Are 10 Times More Vulnerable to Fatal Pedestrian Accidents on Halloween
Children are 10 times more likely to be killed by a car on Halloween compared to any other day during the year, according to a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia. The Daily Mail reports that researchers found children between the ages of 4 and 8 are 10 times more likely…
Family Sues University Over Pancake Contest Death of 20 year-old Student
The heartbroken family of a student who died after choking in a pancake-eating contest is suing her university. Caitlin Nelson, 20, died in March 2017 after her airway became blocked by a mass of pancake during an eating competition at Connecticut’s Sacred Heart University. Witnesses say sorority vice president Caitlin collapsed and started convulsing after…
Feds Investigate Mercedes for Alleged Failure to Meet Safety Recall Standards
Mercedes-Benz is under federal investigation over allegations that it is not following federal recall standards. According to a CarComplaints.com report, the case involves more than 1.4 million vehicles recalled for safety defects. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is alleging that Mercedes failed to meet federal recall standards and left safety regulators with too…
Harley-Davidson Recalls 238,300 Motorcycles for Clutch Problem
Harley-Davidson said it is recalling about 238,300 motorcycles worldwide for a clutch problem marking the fourth recall in five years for clutch-related issues. According to a USA Today news report, the voluntary safety recall includes all model-year 2017 and 2018 Touring, Trike and CVO Toyring models as well as some 2017 Softails. Harley says the…