Product Name: Fitness Gear Resistance Tubes Hazard: The resistance tubes can break while in use and strike the user, which poses an injury hazard Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 27, 2017 Recall Number: 17-234 Description: There has been a recall of the Fitness Gear Resistance tubes used in upper and lower body workout equipment. The […]
Name of Product: Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators Hazard: The grills’ LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can cause a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 26, 2017 Recall Number: […]
On October 5th, 2017, Toys ‘R’ Us recalled its Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys, stating that the knobs present on the balls could dislodge or break off, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. The balls themselves are blue, while the knobs are orange, green, and yellow. After some usage, the knobs can fall […]
Smith Sport Optics Inc., a Canadian company, has recalled all of their 2016 and 2017 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets. The products were recalled on September 7th, 2017, and include all sizes (small, medium, large, and extra large). All color variations of the product were listed in the recall – matte black/charcoal, matte white/charcoal, […]
Shortly before noon on August 9th in Skagway, Alaska, a Unimog touring vehicle containing 28 tourists drove off the road. The Unimog belonged to a tour guide company based in Skagway. At the time of the crash, the vehicle’s guides were delivering a tour of the Alaska Excursions Dog Camp, which features musher’s camps, or […]
Name of Product: Multisport helmets Hazard: Buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards and poses a risk of head injury to users Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 25, 2017 Recall Number: 17-232 Description: This is a recall of the Pro-Tec City Lite and Pro-Tec Street Lite adult multisport helmets. The helmets […]
Popular Toys R Us and Walmart Product, the Banzai Inflatable Pool Slide has been recalled after a death caused by severe neck injury was reported to have occurred. According to the report, the recall covers about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides. This is because, during use of the product, the slide can deflate […]
On Tuesday, September 27, 2017, an off-duty Los Angeles police officer was involved in a crash on the 605 Freeway south of Saragosa Street. The crash resulted in the death of a family, a teenage boy and his parents. The officer, Edgar Veruzco, is suspected of having been under the influence of alcohol at the […]
A crash on the 605 Freeway in Pico Rivera left multiple people dead and wounded, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. The accident occurred Tuesday night, September 26th, shortly after 10 p.m. The entirety of the southbound lanes on the freeway were closed off due to the accident, which involved multiple cars. One of […]
Name of Product: Chairs sold with Bimini patio sets Hazard: The fabric seat on the chairs can tear, posing a fall hazard to the user Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 8, 2017 Recall Number: 17-222 Model Number: HYS0120 UPC Code: N/A Details of Recall: This is a recall for the chairs sold with the Bimini […]
Santa Clara County is a fantastic area which encircles both large metropolitan and rural areas. You can explore both the wonders of the city and the wonderful landscapes of nature. Residents all aim to make the community a better place for all. Many Santa Clara residents own faithful dogs and even consider them a part […]
A video posted on Twitter Friday morning showed a Huntington Beach Police officer shooting a man multiple times who later died in a hospital. The 17-second video of the incident was posted to Twitter just after 9:30 a.m., and it shows an officer firing multiple times at a man. Reports from the Huntington Beach Police […]
A gas tanker caught fire in Fresno County Monday night in the area of Central and Highway 99 just south of Fresno. Local CHP officers reported that a rear tire popped and caught fire, and a valve came loose on the truck as well. Fire crews arrived at the scene and were able to put […]
The Nutribullet is a globally known blender that extracts nutrients from foods, using specialized blades and a powerful blender to convert vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and other foods into liquid, making for easier consumption. However, Nutribullet has caused some controversy as the Infomercial best seller is being investigated over exploding units due to a serious […]
Name of Product: Gen 1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars Hazard: The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a significant risk for crashes Remedy: Replace Recall Date: September 21, 2017 Recall Number: 17-230 Details of Recall: This is a recall of all Gen 1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on aluminum handlebars for motorcycles […]
On Wednesday a 3-year-old girl of Salt Lake City, Utah had two of her fingers partially severed in an escalator accident at a local store. According to the Salt Lake City Fire Department, emergency crews responded to the grocery store, Smith’s Marketplace, after the 3-year-old reportedly had reportedly gotten her fingers cut in the escalator. […]
On September 13th, 2017, Target Corp., one of the world’s largest retail stores, issued a recall for one of its dressers. The Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers are listed as being unstable if they are not somehow anchored to the wall. A dresser that is not fastened to the wall can tip over from the weight […]
U.S. safety regulators and automakers are on the hunt for gas tank flanges that can crack and create fuel leaks on what potentially be millions of cars and trucks around the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) started the investigation of these parts which are manufactured by German supplier “Continental Automotive GmbH” after […]
A 46-year-old Uber driver with a felony record was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an intoxicated passenger who was taken to a hotel and then assaulted. LAPD reported that Uber driver, Alaric Spence, picked up a 24-year-old woman who had been out drinking in downtown L.A. She fell unconscious in his car, […]
Breville USA, a company based in Torrance, California, has issued a recall of over 35,000 pressure cookers. The units, sold as Fast Slow Cookers, were manufactured in China and sold in numerous retail locations, including Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Macy’s, Sur la Table, and Williams Sonoma. They were also sold on the online […]
