In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vans Inc. has issued a recall of its AV Edict hooded jackets for boys. According to reports, the positioning of the “drawstring” in the hood present a serious choking hazard to children who wear these jackets. These drawstrings do not comply with guidelines that were
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344,000 Honda Odysseys Recalled for Brake Issues
Honda recently issued a recall concerning 344,000 Odyssey minivans from model years 2007 to 2008, according to USA Today. Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) state that issues with the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) in the minivans can cause the brakes to be applied unexpectedly. Problems with both the software and system’s
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New Jersey Tree Trimmers Injured During Power Line Contact
According to an Associated Press article posted on Trentonian.com, two New Jersey tree service workers were recently injured when they came into contact with a power line during work. Both men suffered traumatic injuries that required hospitalization. Apparently one of the workers was on a ladder trimming a tree when he contacted the power line. The
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