Ford New Software Allows Drivers to Listen to Texts
Ford has announced new changes to their Sync telematics system that will maker listening to text messages behind the wheel easier for drivers, according to recent news sources. According to Ford, the enhancements allow more devices to be synced with the hand-free text read-back feature. Ford has claimed that the new feature “…gives users the… read more
Nasal Decongestant Containing Bacteria Recalled
A nasal decongestant has been recalled by Insight Pharmaceuticals after it was found the spray may contain bacteria, according to recent news sources. About 34,092 bottles of Nostrilla are subject to recall. The product, which contains oxymetazoline, is used to relieve nasal suffering from colds. The bacteria is called Burkholderia cepacia and is especially dangerous… read more
Harley Davidson Issues Recall Over Brake Light Malfunction
Harley Davidson has issued a recall for their Touring, CVO Touring and Trike Motorcycles from the 2009-2012 model year due to rear-brake light issues, according to recent news sources. About 250,757 products are affected by this recall. The rear brake light switch is located in a place that may be exposed to a lot of… read more
Battery Poses Fire Hazard, Recalled
Electric Motion Systems, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a recall of their rechargeable lithium-poly battery due to a fire hazard, according to recent news sources. About 70 products are subject to recall. The battery is used in electric bikes and propulsion systems. It’s a 37 volt, 10Ah battery. The batteries… read more
Target Recalls Children’s Mask That Poses Suffocation Hazard
Target has issued a recall of a children’s mask product because it lacks proper ventilation, according to recent news sources. About 3,400 of the products are subject to recall. The mask is a Children’s Frog Mask that is primarily green and yellow with some red accents. There are two cutouts for eyes and the mask… read more
Masago Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
Yamaya USA, Inc, based out of Torrance, California, is recalling one of their food products after it was discovered it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to news reports. The contamination was discovered by the Food and Drug Administration during a sampling. The product, Masago (Capelin Roe) was distributed to stores in Los Angeles,… read more
Battery Chargers Pose Burn and Fire Hazard, Recalled
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Horizon Hobby Inc., has announced a recall of their battery chargers, according to recent news sources. The product subject to recall is the Losi NiMH Start-Up Combo Charger. About 975 products in the U.S. are affected, and 25 in Canada. The danger was found to… read more
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Fail to Alert Consumer, Recalled
About 20,000 Carbon Monoxide detectors have been recalled after it was discovered that they fail to alert owners when they need to be replaced, according to recent new sources. The recalled products, CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors, were made by ADT Security Sevices Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida. Carbon Monoxide detectors should alert the… read more
Meijer Blinds Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
Additional sales of Roman shades and roll-up blinds made by Meijer have been recalled due to a strangulation hazard, according to recent news sources. The products were originally recalled in numbers of about 240,000 in March of 2010, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Redistribution of the product has prompted this recall, affecting and… read more
Undeclared Allegern Prompts Cookie Recall
Chocolate chip cookies made by Murray Biscuit Company are being recalled due to an undeclared allergen ingredient, according to recent news sources. The products subject to recall are the 5.5 ounce packages of Murray Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. The product contains pecans and they are not listed as an ingredient on the label. The… read more
Bagged Salad Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination
Bagged salad blends manufactured by Taylor Farms Retail has been recalled due to a potential Salmonella contamination, according to recent news sources. About 3,265 cases are subject to recall after the Washington State Department of Agriculture found evidence of the bacteria on a package of spinac. The salad was sent to grocers in the following… read more
Bicyclists Must Follow the Same Driving Laws As Motorists
According to recent news sources, many bicycle accidents happen because the cyclist does not treat the roadway as they would if they were driving another vehicle, such as a car or motorcycle. A bicycle is considered to be a vehicle when traveling on the road. Rules that motorists follow must also be followed by those… read more
