The auto manufacturer, Nissan, has issued a recall on 165,000 of their vehicles due to a dangerous ignition defect. Overtime, the key-ignition switches can wear, and in some cases, cause the vehicle to stop while in drive. This poses a very dangerous risk for the driver and increases the likelihood of a crash. ...
The manufacturer, Pfizer, is recalling Children’s Advil due to a mislabeling issue. The medicine’s dosage chart is listed in millimeters while the dosage cup that comes with the bottle is marked in teaspoons. The recall affects a certain batch of Children’s Advil Suspension Bubble Gum in liquid form. The bottles are 4 ounces with a lot number of R51129 Pfizer is concerned about overdoses occurring due to the mislabeling. The...
Confer Plastics are recalling three models of their pool step systems due to an entrapment and drowning risk. The manufacturer has recalled over 100,000 stairs. The recalled stairs are as follows: model number #CCX-AG 4-step staircase for above ground pools, #CCX-IG 3-step staircase for in-ground pools and #CCX-ADD curved add-on unit for both above and in-ground pools. The stairs were sold at stores nationwide from January 2013-July 2018 ranging...
Ford has issued a recall on 50,000 charging cords for plug-in and electric cars due to a potential fire risk.
Ford says the risk for a fire can happen when the cords are plugged into outlets that are not on a dedicated circuit or the circuits are damaged or corroded. This can cause the walls to overheat when the vehicle charging cords are plugged in.
The...
An 11-year-old boy was hit by a train in Fayette County. The young boy was riding his bike near the intersection of Stoffer Road and Railroad Street when he was hit by the train. Witnesses believe the train clipped the back of the boy’s bike. He was responsive when emergency crews arrived at the scene. The victim was then transported by helicopter...
