The interior truck escape lever could possibly break while it is being pulled in 2013 Lexus ES and GS vehicles, vehicle safety authorities discovered during performance tests. This could lead to someone becoming trapped in the trunk. Since 2002, vehicles have included trunk entrapment safety releases which glow inside the vehicle, allowing someone to open …
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Unsafe Trunk Releases Investigated
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Peanut Butter Recalled from Sam’s Club
Posted Oct 11th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, Product Liability With | Comments OffSam’s Club announced a recall due to peanut butter that may be contaminated with salmonella, according to news reports. The Food and Drug Administration was informed immediately regarding the recalled products. Anyone who bought the Member’s Mark PB&J Jamz with a sell-by date of December 2012 to January 2013 are advised to return the product …
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Kellogg’s Recalls Cereal
Posted Oct 11th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, Product Recall With | Comments OffKellogg recently voluntarily recalled millions of Mini-Wheats cereal boxes since metal fragments were found inside the packages. The Original and Frosted varieties are included in the recall. They are being pulled off the shelves from grocery stores around the country. A defective machine led to the metal falling inside the cereals. There are specific best-by …
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Teens Must Teach Other Teens To Drive Safely
Posted Oct 10th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffMany teens continue to text while driving, leading to injury or death. To help minimize this issue a businessman created a contest to find the most effective way for teens to educate other teens about this danger. The prize is a brand new car or college scholarship for the teen whose idea wins. Read the …
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Four Vehicles Rank Highest in Safety
Posted Oct 10th, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffFour 2013 car models have been designated the safest by the IIHS. The Dodge Dart, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus ES, and Subaru XV Crosstrek have all been chosen for their employment of airbags, braking systems, and various other safety features. The Dart and Santa Fe are also on the short list for NACTOY’s car of …
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Car Wash Workers Exposed to Toxins
Posted Oct 10th, 2012 By admin in Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffThe school of the Labor and Employment Relations conducted a study in which they discovered that people who worked in car washes in the Chicago area are being exposed to extremely toxic chemicals and sometimes work in conditions that are unlawful. It was found that many of the workers were being taken advantage of because …
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Antidepressant Approval Reversed
Posted Oct 9th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, Product Liability With | Comments OffThe Food and Drug Administration reversed their approval of the antidepressant Wellbutrin XL 300 in light of an investigation into the drug and many customer complaints. The efforts to reverse the approval first began five years ago and was spearheaded by the co-founder of a consumer advocacy group. He began getting complaints regarding the drug …
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Safety Improvements Get New Dodge Darts Noticed
Posted Oct 9th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffThe first versions of Dodge Darts were not known for safety. They did not come with seat belts, air bags, ABS brakes or stability systems. Since then, the automaker has increased efforts to improve safety was recently given the title of “safest reissue” because it has since then scored the highest ratings in the Institute …
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Ford Escape Safety Under Review
Posted Oct 9th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments Off2005-2012 Ford Escape cars may be investigated by the federal government because there have been many consumer reports received by National Highway Traffic Administration. The consumers mentioned problems with stuck electronic throttles. Complaints were received involving engine stalling and surging, which customers experienced without any warning, such as when a driver was entering traffic or …
