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In what’s sure to be a landmark texting while driving case with far-reaching implications, a teenager has been the first person ever to be convicted under Massachusetts law for motor vehicle homicide by texting. The initial incident took place way back on February 20 of last year.  It was then that the convicted individual was… read more

Inadvertent failure to affix Gimp molding to the metal around the holding tank valves has led to the recall of Vantage Recreational Vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years.  The recall was announced by the manufacturer, Keystone RV Companies.  A total of 440 units are affected by this recall. Gimp molding is used to… read more

Arboc Speciality Vehicles has announced the recall of transit buses of the models known as Freedom and Spirit of Mobility. The recalled vehicles were manufactured between April 1, 2011 and March 25 of this year. 57 units in total are affected by the recall. The recall was issued because it was discovered that the Prolo… read more

Adverse reactions from drugs are on the rise. According to a new report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practice’s Quarterwatch surveillance program, 179,855 reports came flooding in to the Food and Drug Administration regarding serious or fatal reactions to drugs last year.  This is a marked increase of 9.4% from the previous year, when… read more

A couple of bills circulating through Congress could end up taking away some of the power of the Food and Drug Administration. Specifically, the bills being considered would take away the FDA’s ability to regulate traditional cigars.  In 2009, The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act made it possible for the FDA to have… read more

A drug firm whose products made bold claims that couldn’t be backed up with fact has had its products seized. The seizure was conducted on May 31 by the United States Marshals Service against the Portland, Maine-based Global Biotechnologies.  The Food and Drug Administration requested this action, and a warrant pushed it forward.  The company… read more

A chair is being recalled due to the risk that it poses to consumers using it. The item in question is the West Marine Deluxe Deck Chair manufactured by the Watsonville, California-based West Marine Products.  The chairs, which were produced in China, have wooden armrests and metal legs.  They’re blue and gray and have the… read more

The manufacturers of Suzuki GSXR1000 want to bring consumers’ attention to the fact that these bikes have had to be recalled because of a defect that compromises a rider’s safety.  Each of the motorcycles being recalled is of the 2012 model year.  A total of 4,969 motorcycles fall under the banner of the recall. The… read more

Certain products under the Santos Brands banner have been recalled, as the products might in fact contain undeclared peanuts and wheat.  Anyone with an allergy to these items who consumes the products in question could face a serious or even deadly reaction. The various products that fall within the purview of the recall were packed in the… read more

In response to a request from the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Kia Motors Corporation has issued a voluntary recall for more than 20,000 Kia Borrego passenger vehicles, due to a safety issue related to the vehicle’s service brakes, hydraulic pedals, and linkages. The model year 2009 Kia Borrego passenger vehicles affected by… read more

Two flat bed trailers manufactured by Elite Trailers Incorporated have been added to the ongoing list of trailers equipped Dexter Axle brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps that are being recalled due to a potential brake failure hazard. The Dexter Axle brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps installed on these two model year 2012 Elite… read more

Nearly 60 transit buses have been recalled at the request of the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to a potential roof hatch defect. The transit buses affected by this recall, 57 in all, are model years 2011 and 2012 Spirit of Mobility and Freedom buses manufactured between April of 2011 and March… read more