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A treatment that some claim can help combat multiple sclerosis is taking fire from the Food and Drug Administration because they say a correlation cannot be established that would prove the treatment’s efficacy. Under scrutiny is a form of treatment known as liberation therapy.  This type of treatment involves using stents or balloon angioplasty devices… read more

Now that school is either out or just about out, families across the country are gearing up for summer road trips.  But before they do, Consumer Reports is spreading the word about the importance of checking the condition of spare tires.  To that end, they offer a few tips on how you can make sure… read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently looking into whether or not a recall might have to be initiated on a certain model of car. The investigation by the agency was prompted by a complaint filed with the NHTSA regarding the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.  The person making that complaint has alleged that their ear… read more

A relatively small number of Ford F150s have been recalled by the manufacturer due to a defect that compromises the safety of a vehicle’s passenger. The recall affects 101 vehicles that were produced between November 6 and November 15 of last year.  It’s been surmised that the defect that prompted the recall could have come… read more

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has partnered with Health Canada and the Dayton, New Jersey-based Kennedy International to announce a recall of  folding step stools that were sold between January 2010 and January 2012. The stools, which have been sold at various retailers, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods, can break or… read more

The number of licensed motorcycles in Washington state is on a steady rise. Unfortunately, according to accident statistics provided by the Washington State Patrol, the number of fatal collisions involving motorcycles is increasing just as rapidly. This year to date, a total of 13 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents throughout the state, and 11… read more

The Bayamon, Puerto Rico-based Jonlly Fruits has issued an allergy alert on a variety of drink products because of their potential to contain a milk derivative not listed on the packaging. The alert concerns orange, wild cherry, grape, passion fruit, fruit punch, lemon, grapefruit, soursop, guava-pineapple, mandarin, orange light, and orange-carrot beverage products with the… read more

A pet food product is being recalled because of the possibility that it may contain salmonella. Recently, there have been a number of recalls in regards to various Diamond pet food products that were at risk of being contaminated by salmonella.  These Diamond pet food products were made at a plant that also produces other… read more

The danger of a fall hazard has once again reared its head. Salsa Cycles has announced a recall of their Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks.  Salsa, which is one of the brand names owned by the Bloomington, Minnesota-based Quality Bicycle Products, announced the recall when it was discovered that the product has defective L-shaped mounting straps. … read more

A potential fall hazard that could affect infants has led to the recall of a children’s product. The recall was announced by the Chicago-based importer and distributor Kolcraft Enterprises.  It pertains to two products: the Kolcraft Tender Vibes and Light Vibes bassinets.  The Tender Vibes bassinets have model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER,  and KB039-CMR1.  KB043-BNT1 is… read more

A device meant to keep yards looking clean has instead been recalled because of a threat it poses to safety. The product in question is called the Exmark Quest 42 Inch ZRT Riding Mower.  The recall was announced by the Beatrice, Nebraska-based Exmark Manufacturing Company when it was discovered that there exists a defect in… read more

A style of children’s jacket sold exclusively at Dillard’s has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Philadelphia-based company Supreme Trading Limited. This jacket (style number F14CL112L) is part of the Class Club brand line and was manufactured in Vietnam. The jacket can be recognized by its letterman style. It is… read more