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In a news release Thursday, C.O. Lynch Enterprises Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of hiking boots due to a foot injury hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 52,000 Itasca Fusion Hiker boots because the boots may not protect against compression and impact, posing a risk of… read more

A recent report aimed at transportation reform highlights the top ten most dangerous cities for pedestrians and offers a progress report on pedestrian safety, report news sources. The report from non-profit coalition Transportation for America states that pedestrian safety is largely ignored in budget and resource allocation matters, noting a 27-percent decrease in motor vehicle… read more

In a news release Thursday, Macy’s, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of Martha Stewart Collection casserole dishes due to an enamel defect that can pose laceration and burn hazards. Subject to recall are approximately 960,000 Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles. The enamel coating on the… read more

An idyllic beach vacation is a summer tradition for many people; however while enjoying a seaside holiday, there are safety concerns to be considered, specifically from umbrellas that may have become airborne, kicked up by strong ocean breezes, report news sources. It seems that flying umbrellas can cause injury. A search of the Consumer Product… read more

In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Isuzu is recalling certain 2012 N-Series commercial trucks due to an issue with the vehicle speed control system that poses a crash hazard. Subject to recall are 614 model year 2012 N-Series trucks outfitted with gasoline engines built from April 27 through… read more

News sources report, an online safety video game is aimed at preventing collisions between trains and large trucks like the June 24 collision near Reno that involved a big rig and an Amtrak train and killed six. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in 2010, 70 people died in 511 collisions between large trucks and… read more

Media sources report, that tires sold as new are often quite old, posing a safety risk to motorists and passengers. Tires sold in the U.S. have no expiration date and can sit on store shelves for years until they are sold. However, tires, whether or not they are in use can begin to deteriorate, and… read more

In a news release Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Ducati North America is recalling certain models of its 2011 Diavel motorcycle due to an issue with the kickstand that poses an injury risk to riders and bystanders. Subject to recall are 919 motorcycles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 13,… read more

In a news release Wednesday, phil&teds USA Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall of a table-top clip-on child seat due to fall and amputation risks. Subject to recall are 54,000 “metoo” clip-on chairs. The clamp pads on the affected chairs are either worn or missing, which can cause… read more

According to news reports, four of the five biggest U.S. tobacco companies have filed a lawsuit alleging that new federally mandated warning labels meant to appear on cigarette packaging violate the companies’ free speech rights. The nine new labels at the center of the lawsuit were recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…. read more

The mother of a blind man killed after falling between cars of Los Angeles’s Metro Blue Line train—having mistaken the gap between cars for a door—was awarded $17 million in a the wrongful death lawsuit, report news sources. The Los Angeles jury unanimously decided that Metro was negligent in the death of 48-year-old Cameron Cuthbertson,… read more

Findings from a recent study indicate that distractions like talking on the phone, texting and listening to music put pedestrians at greater risk of being struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street, report news outlets. The University of Alabama at Birmingham study, conducted in a virtual-environment lab, focused on quantifying the dangers of… read more