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Explosion risk prompts recall of gas fireplaces

Posted on: April 1, 2014. Category: News

As spring makes its way into Western Pennsylvania, residents can still likely expect a few cool evenings. This could prompt some residents to turn to their gas fireplaces for warmth. Because of a recent recall, individuals with gas fires made by Hussong Manufacturing Co. Inc. will want to find another way to stay warm.

The reason for the recall is the possibility that an explosion could occur while using the gas fireplaces. The recall...

Golf carts included in recent recall due to steering issue

Posted on: April 1, 2014. Category: Product Liability

Lately the news has been flooded with information concerning the recall of motor vehicles, driven by individuals throughout the nation including the state of Pennsylvania. Recently some other, smaller four wheeled vehicles were recalled as well. The reason behind the recall is a potential problem with steering. More specifically, control of the steering may be impacted as a result of a nut that was not tight.

The vehicles affected are...

Pennsylvania nursing home death case results in settlement

Posted on: April 1, 2014. Category: Serious Injuries

Nursing homes fulfill an important need in today's society and will likely continue to do so as baby boomers age. When a family decides to place a loved one in a nursing home facility, they do so with the expectation that the individual will receive a certain level of care. While older individuals account for a majority of residents at these types of facilities, under certain circumstances younger individuals may be placed there as well.

In...

Pennsylvania Tree Trimmer Involved In Chainsaw Accident

Posted on: April 1, 2014. Category: Serious Injuries

Now that Pennsylvania's weather is warming up, outdoor work will become a common occurrence. Working outdoors can often require the use of power tools and machinery, which in some cases, can become quite dangerous and result in serious injuries. This is true for one Pennsylvania man who was working as a tree trimmer when he was...

Pennsylvania woman killed in motorcycle accident

Posted on: April 1, 2014. Category: Motorcycle Accidents

Residents of the Pittsburgh area who have motorcycles have started to take to the roads. This activity unfortunately can lead to motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles. Sadly one of these accidents recently left a woman from Butler dead.

The accident occurred one evening on Route 19. According to a spokesman for the Allegheny...

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