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Voluntary Recall of 4moms’ Self-Installing Car Seats

Posted on: February 17, 2017. Category: Product Liability, Safety

4moms, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), have voluntarily recalled some self-installing car seats manufactured by 4moms. The recall affects model car seats manufactured between July 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016. The recall only affects approximately 2% of the car seats produced during that time. The recall was issued after a coupling hook failure was observed. The coupling hooks lock the carrier into the base. The...

Driving While Sick as Dangerous as Driving Under the Influence

Posted on: February 9, 2017. Category: Car Accidents, Safety

Everyone knows that driving under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, it is also very dangerous and at times deadly. But a new study shows that driving while sick can also have the same effects on a driver as if they were drinking. An insurance company in Britain decided to test this this theory by having individuals with colds partake in computerized driving tests. The results were the following: Drivers had slower reaction times ...

Why School Buses do not have Seat Belts

Posted on: January 12, 2017. Category: School Safety

After seeing tragic school bus accidents like we did in 2016, a question that comes to many parents’ minds is: Why doesn’t my child’s school bus have seat belts?It is now required in all states to wear seat belts while in a car whether you are driving or you are a passenger. It is also required for infants and toddlers to be in a car seat that is appropriate for their age and weight.With all the new safety requirements and mandates, you would...

8 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter

Posted on: January 12, 2017. Category: Safety

Winter in Pittsburgh can be brutal on vehicles. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your engine and battery, while icy and snowy roads are dangerous hazards for even the most experienced drivers. Make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for wintry conditions. Here are eight things you can do to get your vehicle ready for winter in western Pennsylvania: Change your wiper blades: Make sure your wiper blades are ready to handle the snow, ice, mud, and...

W.A.T.C.H.’s Top Ten Unsafe Toys for Children Released

Posted on: December 6, 2016. Category: Product Liability, Safety

Before heading out to do your holiday shopping, you may want to do some research and make sure you are purchasing the safest toys for your loved ones. The consumer group, World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H, has released their list of the “10 worst toys” parents should look out for during their holiday shopping. These “10 worst toys” are unsafe due to their design and hazardous parts that could potentially...

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