The holidays might be over but the risks certain holiday-themed products pose to consumers are still around, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the news, consumers should stop using the Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers immediately since they can pose serious fire and even burn hazards to users. All recalled items must be returned to the particular stores where consumers previously purchased them from for a refund. According to the manufacturer, over 5,700 items are directly affected (read more)
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16
Sep
2011
U.S-Mexico Border Crossing Collapses
The San Ysidro point of entry crossing between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico collapsed during structural repair construction work that left 11 people injured and thousands of travelers facing unusually long commutes, according to news sources. The border crossing is the busiest in the U.S, with an estimated 50,000 vehicles and 25,000 pedestrians reportedly crossing every day. Traffic however was ground to a halt when construction work overhead on a section of scaffold designed to keep cars safe from the (read more)
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14
Sep
2011
Driver Suspected of DUI In Car Collision
According to news sources, a 26-year-old man involved in a car collision with another car near Coarsegold is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The accident reportedly happened after the suspects car crossed over the center double-yellow line and proceeded to travel into opposing traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver was in a 2004 Honda Accord when he collided with a 2009 Ford Mustang traveling in the opposite traffic, the CHP said. Based on the (read more)
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24
Jan
2011
GM Expands Recent Recall
GM has added more cars to its recall of 2011 trucks. So far, one report of a customer experiencing the problem has surfaced, which resulted in a loss of power to their vehicle.
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12
Jan
2011
Family Sues Crib Manufacturer for Asphyxiation
The parents of a one-year-old are suing because they claim the crib sold to them asphyxiated their son.
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