Christmas Tree Stores recalls tea light holders due to fire hazard

About 6,200 Farm Glass & Metal Spiral Tea Light Holders were recalled by Christmas Tree Stores after an incident where a consumer was burned when the tea light produced a high flame. The recalled tea lights were manufactured in China. See the recall.

LANY Group recalls sweatshirts due to strangulation hazard

About 210 “Goddess” Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings were recalled after discovery that the clothing item violated federal guidelines on children’s outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sweatshirts were made in China. See the recall.

LA Fashion Hub issues recall for jackets due to strangulation hazard

About 2,300 Girls’ Winter Jackets with drawstrings were recalled because they violated federal guidelines for drawstrings in children’s outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled winter jackets were manufactured in China. See the recall.

YMI Jeanswear recalls sweatshirts due to strangulation hazard

About 500 “YMI” girls’ hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings were recalled because they violated federal guidelines for drawstrings in children’s outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sweatshirts were made in Cambodia. See the recall.

LaJolla Sport issues recall for flannel shirts due to strangulation hazard

About 600 O’Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts were recalled due to failing the federal standards for drawstrings in children’s outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled hooded flannel shirts were made in India. See the recall.

Myriad Trading recalls jogging suits due to entanglement hazard

About 1,700 M.M.M. Boys’ Jogging Suits were recalled due to a violation in federal standards for drawstrings in children’s outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jogging suits were made in China. See the recall.

Kennedy International issues recall for step stools due to falling hazard

Over 1.6 million folding step stools were recalled by Kennedy International after they received 15 reports of the step stools breaking or collapsing while in use. Three injuries, including a broken leg have been reported. The recalled step stools were made in China. See the recall.

Sportspower Limited recalls trampolines due to falling hazard

About 92,000 Sportspower BouncePro 14′ Trampolines were recalled after Sportspower received 17 reports of the netting breaking and consumers falling through the broken net. 11 injuries, including broken bones, bruises, and injured backs and necks have been reported. The recalled trampolines were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Kolcraft issues recall for bassinets due to falling hazard

About 46,000 Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets were recalled after receiving seven reports of latches unlatching from the frame. One injury to an infant was reported when the bassinet fell to the floor with the infant inside. The recalled bassinets were made in China. See the recall.

Manley Toys, Wal-Mmart, and Toys R Us announce recall of inflatable pools due to severe injury risk

About 21,000 Banzai Falls In-Ground Pool Slides were recalled after reports of severe injuries, including one death. When the slide deflates, slide users can hit the ground beneath the slide. A 29 year-old woman died after fracturing her neck hitting the ground. A 24 year-old man became a quadriplegic and another woman fractured her neck while using the slide. The recalled inflatable slides were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Salsa Cycles recalls bicycle racks due to falling hazard

About 1,100 Salsa Minimalist bicycle racks were recalled after Salsa Cycles received two reports of the racks breaking at the mounting straps. Both reports included minor injuries when the riders fell. The recalled bicycle racks were made in Taiwan. See the recall.

Supreme Trading issues recall for jackets due to choking hazard

About 320 Class Club Children’s Letterman Jackets were recalled after the company discovered that the snaps on the jacket can detach and pose a choking risk to young children. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jackets were manufactured in Vietnam. See the recall.

Bonded Apparel recalls jackets due to strangulation hazard

About 720 SX and QH Boys’ Zip-front Hooded Jackets were recalled due to a violation in federal standards for drawstrings in children’s outerwear. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jackets were made in China. See the recall.

Five Retailers recall crib tents due to strangulation and entrapment hazards

About 330,000 play yard tents from Tots in Mind were recalled in July of 2010 offering a repair kit, but has since gone out of business. 27 reports of tent failures were reported, including one fatality and one catastrophic brain injury after the tents inverted, trapping the infants. See the recall.

Dorel Juvenile Group recalls toilet and cabinet locks due to product failure

About 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks were recalled after Dorel Juvenile Group received 110 reports of the toilet locks not securing toilet lids properly and 278 reports of cabinet locks not securing properly. One toddler who disengaged a cabinet lock imbibed toxic materials requiring a hospital stay. The recalled locks were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Aqua-Leisure recalls trampolines due to falling hazard

About 40,000 First Fitness Trampolines with Handlebars were recalled after Aqua-Leisure received four reports of the handlebars breaking from the connection joint, posing a fall hazard. The recalled trampolines were made in China. See the recall.

Meyer Corporation issues recall for cookware due to laceration hazard

About 4,600 13-Piece Circulon Cookware Sets were recalled after Meyer received 65 reports of glass lids breaking or shattering. The recalled cookware was made in China and Thailand. See the recall.

Experts believe there are numerous reasons causing the drop in accident fatalities. Among them, increased vehicle safety standards, cracking down on drunk driving, cracking down on seat belt violations, the economic downturn, and improved vehicle design are all cited as causes for decreased fatalities.

Unfortunately, this nationwide trend did not carry over to California and Arizona, with accident deaths increasing over 3% in 2011. While the numbers continue to improve overall, 32,310 traffic deaths is still an alarming number. By buckling up and driving distraction free, we can still bring this number down.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000, or send us an email. We’ve helped car accident victims pay their medical bills and receive compensation for injuries for over 30 years. Contact us now for a free consultation.

According to the research, drivers incorrectly use turn signals when changing lanes 48% of the time. Drivers also fail to use their turn signal about 25% of the time when actually making a turn. In total, the research estimates that turn signals are used improperly 750 billion times a year.

The author of the report notes that drivers have a duty to use their turn signals in much the same way that drivers have a duty to stop for stop signs and red lights. And while we’ve all seen numerous drivers who believe they don’t have a duty to stop for stop signs and red lights either, we’ve seen many more drivers who simply won’t use a turn signal.

See the full news article here.

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Happy Shirts recalls toy trucks due to fire hazard

About 9,000 toy trucks that came with boy’s t-shirt purchases were recalled after a report of one toy truck catching fire and three reports of trucks smoldering when batteries were inserted. The recalled toy trucks were made in China. See the recall.

Husqvarna issues recall for grass and hedge trimmers due to fire hazard

About 19,500 grass trimmers and 6,500 hedge trimmers were recalled after seven reports of gas leaking from the rubber spacer holding the fuel line to the tank. The recalled gas trimmers were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Todson Inc. recalls bicycle carrier seats due to laceration and amputation hazards

About 40,000 Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats were recalled after receiving two reports of near amputations to fingers resulting in stitches and a crush injury after fingers were caught in the hinge mechanism. The recalled bicycle seats were manufactured in Taiwan. See the recall.

West Elm issues recall for folding chairs due to falling hazard

About 10,100 folding chairs were recalled after West Elm received 14 reports of the chairs collapsing or breaking while in use. Two minor injuries have been reported. The recalled folding chairs were made in Malaysia. See the recall.

Public Bikes issues recall for bicycles due to falling hazard

About 4,100 2010 through 2012 model year bicycles were recalled by Public Bikes after receiving 24 reports of the pedals cracking or breaking. The recalled bicycles were made in Taiwan. See the recall.

Office Depot recalls desk chairs due to falling hazard

About 319,000 Office Depot brand Biella Leather Desk Chairs were recalled after receiving 11 reports of the office chairs breaking while in use. Minor injuries and bruising have been reported in some of the incidents. The recalled Office Depot chairs were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Viking Range issues recall for dishwashers due to fire hazard

About 2,000 Viking dishwashers were recalled after the company received 21 reports of an electrical component overheating, including five incidents of property damage from the resulting fires. The recalled Viking dishwashers were made in the United States. See the recall.

Nan Far Woodworking recalls drop-side cribs due to entrapment, suffocation, and falling hazards

About 16,700 Rockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs were recalled after five reports of the drop sides detaching or otherwise malfunctioning. One minor injury was reported. The recalled drop-side cribs were made in Taiwan. See the recall.

SR Suntour issues recall for bicycles due to falling hazard

About 17,000 GT, Giant, and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks were recalled after the company received 12 reports of the suspension fork breaking, causing loss of control. Two minor injuries involving cuts and a chipped tooth were reported. The SR Suntour suspension forks were manufactured in China.

Baja Motorsports reissues recall for dirt bikes due to fire hazard

About 4,300 dirt bikes, previously recalled a year ago, were again recalled due to an additional 10 reports of of leaking fuel, with two additional burn injuries, received after the original recall. The recalled dirt bikes were made in China. See the recall.

Specialized Bicycle Components recalls brake levers due to crash hazard

About 600 bicycle brake levers were recalled after an incident where break function was lost while in use when the adjuster cap and brake cable slid out of position. The recalled brake levers were manufactured in China. See the recall.

One World Technologies issues recall for gas grills due to fire and burn hazards

About 89,000 STOK gas grills were recalled after the company received 569 reports of regulators leaking propane gas. The recalled gas grills were made in China. See the recall.

Sakar International recalls battery chargers due to shock hazard

About 48,000 Digital Concepts Compact Travel Chargers were recalled after discovery that the plastic holding the screws can break, exposing energized components. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled battery chargers were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Irwin Industrial Tool Company issues recall for saw blade due to laceration hazard

About 55,260 Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Packs were recalled because of failed packaging. Three incidents of the saw blades falling out of the packaging have been reported. The recalled saw blade packs were manufactured in China. See the recall.

XS Scuba recalls diving hoses due to drowning hazard

About 17,000 Milflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses were recalled after receiving 189 reports of the hose rupturing. The recalled diving hoses were made in Italy. See the recall.

Gems Sensors issues recall for fire pump controller parts due to risk of failure

About 25,000 Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers were recalled after discovery that the transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire sprinkler, potentially causing the sprinkler system to not activate in the event of a fire. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled Gems product was manufactured in England. See the recall.

Louise Paris recalls jackets due to entanglement hazard

About 13,000 “Me Jane” and “B-Hip Kids by Me Jane” girls jackets with faux fur trim were recalled after discovery that the drawstrings at the waist could become caught in small spaces, such as car doors. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jackets were made in China. See the recall.

Lenovo expands recall for computers due to fire hazard

About 13,000 additional Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z computers were recalled after two additional incidents were reported. The recalled Lenovo computers were manufactured in Mexico. See the recall.

Puma recalls jackets due to entanglement hazard

About 5,000 PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jackets with pockets were recalled after discovery that the drawstrings at the waist could become caught in small spaces, such as car doors. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jackets were made in Vietnam, Malaysia, and China. See the recall.

Manhattan Group issues recall for rattles due to choking hazard

About 3,150 Whoozit Starry Time Rattles were recalled after two reports of the rattle breaking and releasing small parts. The recalled rattles were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Target issues recall for sippy cups due to injury hazard

About 264,000 Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups were recalled after the company received six reports of the plastic ear on the cup poking children while in use. Three minor injuries of cuts and bruises were reported. The recalled sippy cups were made in China. See the recall.

Gerber recalls knife due to laceration hazard

About 3,000 Gerber Instant Knife products were recalled after discovery that the locking mechanism for the blade can fail and cause the blade to fold while in use. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled knives were manufactured in China. See the recall.

YAZ and Yasmin have been under investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after studies linked the popular birth control pills to an increased risk of blood clot. Studies have shown that women taking birth control containing drospirenone, such as YAZ and Yasmin, have a much greater risk of life-threatening blood clots than women who use other birth control medications. It has been reported that Bayer originally withheld information regarding this risk from the FDA. The FDA recently voted to update YAZ and Yasmin labeling to warn of the additional risk.

See the news article here.

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The data in the study aligns with the long-held assumption that stressed drivers are more dangerous on the road than non-stressed drivers. And no single day of the year is filled with more simultaneously stressed people than tax day.

See the full news report here.

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Guidecraft recalls theater toys due to entrapment hazard

About 2,150 Guidecraft 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys were recalled after two reports of the toy tipping over while in use. One child experienced minor injuries from this recalled product. The 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership recalls tractors due to crashing hazard

About 2,700 Hydro-Gear Lawn Tractors were recalled after discovery that a drive gear in the hydrostatic transaxle can fail, leading to brake failure. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled lawn tractors were made in the United States. See the recall.

Bon Hiver issues recall for snowboard bindings due to falling hazard

About 200 Bon Hiver snowboard bindings were recalled after two reports of the base plates fracturing while being used. The recalled bindings were made in China. See the recall.

Westinghouse Lighting recalls ceiling fans due to shock and fire hazards

About 7,000 Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans were recalled after discovery that two 60-watt lightbulbs can exceed the maximum wattage of the fan, causing overheating or failure. This poses a risk of fire and shock hazards. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The ceiling fans were manufactured in China. See the recall.

Dorel Juvenile Group issues recall for cabinet locks due to product failure

About 900,000 Safety 1st Push ‘N Snap Cabinet Locks were recalled after receiving 200 reports of damaged locks or locks that did not properly secure the cabinet. 140 reports of children accessing the cabinets were also reported, including three children who proceeded to handle or imbibe potentially dangerous cleaning chemicals. The recalled cabinet locks were made in China. See the recall.

Leggett & Platt recalls mattress bases due to fire hazard

About 25,200 power foundations for adjustable bases for mattresses were recalled by Leggett & Platt after receiving 29 reports of the electrical components in the motor control board failing and overheating, posing a fire hazard. The recalled mattress bases were manufactured in the United States. See the recall.

Easton Sports issues recall for Lacrosse Helmets due to injury hazard

About 12,000 Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets were recalled after receiving six reports of the chin bar breaking on impact with a ball or stick. One facial injury was reported. The recalled Easton lacrosse helmets were made in China. See the recall.

The implications of such a practice is obvious for job seekers. However, what is unknown is whether the practice is legal. Facebook has entered the debate, warning employers to not request username and passwords, as it is an invasion of privacy that could potentially open employers to discrimination lawsuits. Coincidentally for job seekers, it’s against Facebook’s terms of use to divulge your username and password.

See news articles on this practice here and here.

These kinds of accidents are the scariest. No other vehicles were involved, there was little to no traffic, and the road conditions were dry. Authorities are trying to investigate the cause of the bus accident, but are first trying to determine how to interview the students involved in the accident.

Being involved in a bus or other public transportation accident can be unnerving. Often, these vehicles do not have seat belts, so any serious accident poses a greater risk of injury. Pursuing bus accident legal cases can be confusing. If you or a loved one has been injured in a public transportation accident, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation. We can help you begin the healing process by finding you a doctor who won’t charge you out of pocket.

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Greenlee Textron issues recall for knives due to laceration hazard

About 1,800 folding pocket utility knives were recalled after a report of the blade lock failing, which allowed the blade to fold toward the handle. The recalled utility knives were made in China. See the recall.

Carlisle FoodService Products recalls mugs due to burn hazard

About 111,000 food service beverage cups and mugs were recalled after three reports of the cups and mugs breaking when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard. The recalled melamine mugs were manufactured in China. See the recall.

American Honta Motor Company recalls trimmers due to laceration hazard

About 17,600 Honda Grass Trimmers were recalled after 11 reports of the shaft cracking, causing the cutting attachment to detach, posing a risk of cuts to anyone nearby. The recalled grass trimmers were made in the United States. See the recall.

Papa Bear Loungeabouts recalls pajamas due to flammability standard violation

Over 10,000 children’s pajamas and sleepwear were recalled after discovery that the clothing does not meat federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury. The recalled sleepwear was made in China. See the recall.

Twin Oaks issues recall for hammock stands due to falling hazard

About 2,300 Twin Oaks standard and economy hammock stands were recalled after 43 reports of the foot brackets cracking. Several incidents of people in the hammocks falling to the ground have been reported. The recalled hammock stands were made in China. See the recall.

American Tack & Hardware Co. recalls night lights due to fire and burn hazards

About 227,000 LED Night Lights were recalled after AmerTac received 25 reports of the night lights smoking, burning, melting, or charring after experiencing an electrical short circuit. The recalled LED night lights were manufactured in China. See the recall.

W.L. Gore & Associates issues recall for bicycle brake cables due to fall hazard

About 9,900 bicycle brake cables for road bikes were recalled after a report of the brake cable detaching, in turn causing the breaks to fail. The recalled brake cables were manufactured in Taiwan. See the recall.

Previously recalled products resold by discounters after recall date

Numerous items recalled by Meijer were found to have been resold by other retailers. See the list of items.

Locker Brand issues recall for medicine containers due to lock inadequacy

About 59,600 Medicine Bottle Storage Containers were recalled after discovery that the container can be opened by applying pressure to the latch while locked. The recalled containers were made in China. See the recall.

Lenovo recalls computers due to fire hazard

About 50,500 Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z desktop computers were recalled after two reports of the power supply overheating. One report involved fire, while the other involved smoke. The recalled desktop computers were made in Mexico. See the recall.

Umbro issues recall for jackets due to entrapment hazard

About 240 Umbro Boys’ outerwear jackets were recalled after discovery that the elastic drawstring could be caught in small spaces, posing an entrapment hazard to children. On incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled jackets were manufactured din China. See the recall.