In conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gerbings LLC has issued a recall affecting approximately 9,900 heated jackets. According to reports, a defect within the products can possibly lead to a burn injury for those who are wearing it. A defective wire connector within both the Gerbings and Harley-Davidson black vinyl, 12-volt heated jacket liners can
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3.4 Million Vehicles Recalled by Honda, Toyota, and Nissan for Air Bag Defect
A total of six automakers, including Toyota, Nissan, General Motors Co., Honda, and BMW AG have all been subjected to a major recall totaling approximately 3.4 million vehicles. A report from The Washington Post indicates that the recall stems from defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corp., a small parts supplier in Japan. These defective front passenger air
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Chrysler Recalls 213,000 Vehicles in 6 Recalls; More Worldwide
Chrysler Group LLC recently issued a total of six recalls affecting 213,000 of its vehicles in the United States. An additional 50,000 vehicles sold outside of the U.S. are also affected by these recalls, taking the total up to 263,000. According to an article in The New York Times, these recalls are unrelated to one another
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Bridgewater Police Swear in 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient as Honorary Member
A four-year-old boy from Bridgewater, New Jersey was sworn in as an honorary member of the Bridgewater Police on April 10, 2013, according to an article posted on NJ.com. The boy has a rare form of cancer known as Burkitt’s Leukemia and is fascinated with police officers. The boy met members of the Bridgewater Police
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Manchester Propane Cylinders Recalled for Fire Hazard Leaks
A recall was recently issued for 100-pound propane cylinders manufactured by the Manchester Tank & Equipment Company. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a total of approximately 7,500 units have been recalled due to a defect posing a fire hazard. The recalled cylinders were manufactured from January through September 2012. Reports indicate that due
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