The German auto manufacturer, Volkswagen, has issued a recall on 281,000 of their CC and Passat sedans and wagons due to a stalling risk. The recall involves the 2009-2016 CC and the 2006-2010 Passat all with four-cylinder engines. The manufacturer says the stalling risk is due to a failing fuel pump. The fuel pump’s control computer can lose power which would then stop gas from flowing to the engine causing it to stall. It can also cause...
After a fatal ride malfunction in Ohio, many are concerned with just how safe their local fair rides are. Experts say fair rides have “too few inspectors and not enough safety regulations.” A State Agriculture Director says, “all rides at the fair are checked several times when they are being set up to ensure the work is done the...
Each year, 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) Lyme disease occurs after a person has been infected with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks who have been attached to its host for 36 to 48 hours.
These ticks can be found in wooded and high grass areas. Fortunately, you...
Britax Child Safety Inc., along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are recalling more than 207,000 car seats due to a defective chest clip. The chest clip has a tab that can break which then presents a choking risk for the child in the car seat. There have been no reports of injuries due to the defective chest clip tab; however, Britax is taking precautionary measures and recalling all affected models. Britax says the chest...
Popular hot dog brand, Nathan’s, is recalling 200,000 pounds of their ready-to-eat hot dogs due to a possible metal contaminiation. The hot dogs being pulled from the shelves are: Nathan’s Skinless 8 Beef Franks with a use by date of August 19, 2017 and Curtis Beef Master brand beef franks with a use by date of June 15, 2017. So far, three people have filed complaints with the manufacturer which led to the recall issued on May 19, 2017....
