Windshield Wiper Motor Issue Prompts Thor Motor Coach Recall
In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain models of recreational vehicle due to an issue with the windshield wiper motor that could cause reduced visibility for drivers and pose a crash hazard. Subject to recall are 332 recreational vehicles including model year 2010 and… read more
San Francisco Workers Hurt After Being Buried in Concrete
News sources report that four construction workers were injured in San Francisco on Wednesday when a barrier encasing wet concrete collapsed at the work site of a housing complex. Concrete was being poured on the roof of a six-story building when the barrier, called a form, gave way, causing the four men to fall as… read more
FDA Warns of Eye Infection Risk From Avastin Injections
In a news release Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned healthcare providers of a Miami, Fla.-area cluster of eye infections stemming from repackaged intravitreal injections of Avastin (bevacizumab). The injections tainted with Streptococcus endophthalmitis reached a least 12 patients in three clinics. All of the patients had visual deficits prior to being administered… read more
New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled Due to Vehicle Fire Hazard
In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that New Flyer Industries LTD is recalling certain transit bus models due to a vehicle fire hazard. Subject to recall are 78 model year 2010 heavy duty transit buses. The recall stems from an issue with the engine cooling system. A T-bolt in… read more
Flash Fire, Burn Hazards Spur Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel
In a news release Thursday, nine manufacturers, in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of pourable gel fuels due to risks of flash fires and burns. Subject to recall are approximately 2 million units of a variety of pourable gel fuels that come in scented and non-scented formulations. The fuels, packaged… read more
Pure Encapsulations Recalls Supplements Due to Egg Allergen
In a news release Wednesday, Pure Encapsulations Inc. announced a voluntary recall of certain nutritional supplements due to undeclared egg allergen. Subject to recall is lot number 3560111 of the company’s PreNatal Nutrients. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to the egg who consume the affected product are at risk of a serious, potentially… read more
Report of Strangulation Death Spurs Shoulder Massager Recall
In a news release Wednesday, King International LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced a voluntary recall of a self-massage device amid reports of a strangulation death stemming from the device’s use. Subject to recall are approximately 12,000 Shoulderflex massagers sold between 2003 and 2001. The massage devices were sold nationwide… read more
AT&T Launches App to Combat Texting-While-Driving
AT&T has unveiled its DriveMode app, a mobile application designed to curb texting while driving as part of the company’s “It Can Wait” campaign, report news sources. Once downloaded and activated, DriveMode automatically sends a reply to incoming text messages letting senders know that the phone’s user is driving and unavailable to respond. The message… read more
Risk of Sudden Failure Spurs SynchroMed II Drug Pump Recall
News sources report, that Medtronic Inc. issued a class 1 recall Monday of its SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pump, making this the second such recall of the product this year. The recalled pumps have an issue with the battery that can lead to sudden failure of the device. Class 1 recalls are reserved for… read more
Motorcycle Safety Group Launches Year-Long, Real-World Study
A manufacturer-based motorcycle safety group has launched a one-year study to examine real-world safety issues that face riders, report news sources. The Motorcycling Naturalistic Study, commissioned by industry non-profit safety group the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), will involve 100 motorcycles equipped with data-gathering technology that will provide researchers with “real-time, near-crash, pre-crash and actual-crash information.”… read more
BMW Recalls Certain 2009 X5 SUVs Due to Fuel System Defect
In a news release Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2009 X5 sport utility vehicles due to a faulty fuel system component, posing a risk of a drained battery and a vehicle fire hazard. Subject to recall are 2,120 model year 2009 X5 SUVs… read more
Safety Tips for Driving After a Hurricane (Part 2)
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, safety experts recommend that people proceed cautiously as they venture out after a hurricane. Being a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, I know how important it is to exercise caution when driving after a storm. Here are some important driving safety tips to keep in mind after inclement weather:… read more
