In addition to its recent tire recalls, such as the recall of GTC tires at the end of March 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is making another recall announcement, this time for 2,663 Chaparral tires manufactured by the Del-Nat Tire Corporation. The affected tires have a defect which may cause bubbles and/or blistering on the sidewall.
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Attorney Kenneth Berkowitz of Blume Forte Obtains $950,000 Settlement in NJ Birth Injury Case
Kenneth Berkowitz, partner at the New Jersey personal injury law firm Blume Forte, obtained a $950,000 settlement on behalf of a young girl who has limited use of her right arm despite undergoing surgery to repair the nerve damage inflicted by physicians during her delivery. The young girl sustained a significant injury to the brachial
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NHTSA Announces Recall of Defective Michelin Tires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced another defective tire recall for the month of April 2012. This latest recall involves 77,775 Michelin tires, which have a casing that my lose integrity and/or have rapid air loss. If this occurs while the vehicle is in use, it may result in a serious injury car accident.
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NHTSA Denies Yokohama Petition, Announces Tire Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of 6,254 Yokohama Tire Corporation tires as the result of a design defect. These size P215/60R15 AVID H4S 93H tires, which were manufactured between December 2, 2007 and September 19, 2009, fail to adhere to the tire identification requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
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Near Amputations Prompt CPSC Recall of Child Carrier Bicycle Seats
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Todson Inc. of North Attleboro, Massachusetts is recalling approximately 40,000 Topeak Babyseat™ II bicycle carrier seats. The hazards include potential fingertip laceration and amputation. Todson Inc., has received reports of two near-amputation incidents which resulted in a crushed finger and stitches due to the defective bicycle
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