CPSC Begins Process to Develop New Federal Standard for Dangerous High-Powered Magnet Sets

An increasing number of incident reports to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) concerning child injuries and other hazards created by small, high-powered magnet sets have prompted the CPSC to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking toward developing a new federal standard for such magnets. According to the CPSC, small, high-powered magnet sets pose a serious safety
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Risk of Fire Prompts Recall of Lamborghini Gallardo Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of 1,491 Lamborghini Gallardo vehicles due to a defect in the steering system that increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Automobili Lamborghini is recalling model year 2004 to 2006 Gallardo Spyder and Coupe vehicles because the high pressure steering pipes near the vehicles’
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NHTSA Announces Recall of Ford Escape Due to Engine Cooling Defect

Ford Motor Company, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling 6,146 Escape vehicles due to a defect in the engine cooling system that can result in an engine fire. The cylinder head cup plug, also known as the freeze plug, can become dislodged, causing a significant amount of engine coolant
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Millville Turned into “Mudville” for Successful Cancer Fundraiser

According to The Daily Journal, the city of Millville, New Jersey turned into “Mudville” for a successful weekend cancer fundraising event. The Barbara Cook Cancer Foundation held their fifth annual Bill Bottino Mud Run for Cancer the weekend of September 15 – 16, 2012 in what is considered the largest fundraiser in the history of Holly
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