Baltimore Woman Sues Over Exploding Toilet
A Baltimore woman is suing the Baltimore mayor, city council and two contractors for their negligent repair of a sewer system, which led to her toilet exploding. The Plaintiff, Angela Wright was blown off the toilet “with great force and violence” according to the lawsuit. Beyond the mental anguish that comes with being thrown off…
Read MoreCrescent Point Energy Recalls To Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
If you got propane from Crescent Point Energy you may have gotten a bad batch.The recalled propane does not have sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers of a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards. Call the company ASAP — Don’t try to test on…
Read MoreChrysler’s Shifty Shifter and the Wacky World of Defects | Safety Research & Strategies, Inc.
If you have a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Challenger or Chrysler 300, you need to read this. They can start moving when the car is in park.
Read MoreNuna Baby Essentials Recalls High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The arm bar can bend or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to children.A highchair is high enough for a fault cause a permanent brain injury. If you have one of these, keep baby out until you get the free repair. Source: Nuna Baby Essentials Recalls High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Read MoreCE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. A heater that gets hot is nice. A heater that overheats and catches fire — not so much. Source: CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Read MoreScubapro Recalls Dive Computers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Don’t let your dive computer send you around the bends. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun.) Seriously, when you dive your life can depend on your dive computer. Get the free replacement before you dive again. A short circuit allows the dive computer’s screen to freeze or display inaccurate information, posing a risk of serious…
Read MoreMicrosoft Recalls AC Power Cords for Surface Pro Devices Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
Do you have a Microsoft surface Pro? Get the power cord replaced before you get burned or shocked. The AC power cords for Pro, Pro 2 & Pro 3 tablets can overheat, posing fire or shock hazards to consumers. Source: Microsoft Recalls AC Power Cords for Surface Pro Devices Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
Read MoreTristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard
The four suction cups on the underside of the rugs can fail to prevent slipping, posing a fall hazard to the user. Bathtub falls can be deadly. What’s in your tub? Source: Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard
Read MorePreventable Ford Airbag Death Touches off Latest Recalls | Safety Research & Strategies, Inc.
Source: Preventable Ford Airbag Death Touches off Latest Recalls | Safety Research & Strategies, Inc. Exploding airbags that expel deadly shrapnel are in more vehicles than the car companies want you to know about. People are being killed by the airbag which should have saved them turning into a bomb which kills them. If this happens…
Read MoreCPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard
The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant. I hate dropping Baby on her head — you probably do, too. Get the free fix! Source: CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard
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