Is being sick while driving as dangerous as driving under the influence? Some say yes! An insurance company in Britain decided to test this theory by having individuals with colds participate in computerized driving tests. A nurse described the symptoms a cold sufferer has and how they can negatively impact driving abilities. She explained that being …
The Japanese airbag manufacturer, Takata, is responsible for the deadly airbags that were installed in cars from model years 2002-2015. The inflators carry the risk of exploding when deployed, releasing sharp, metal fragments. The faulty Takata airbags have been responsible for 15 deaths and over 100 injuries world-wide. The Takata airbag recall is the largest automobile recall in …
The well-known tool manufacturer, DeWalt, has recalled 122,000 of their drills due to a potential shock hazard. The drill’s wiring can come in contact with internal moving parts causing a shock hazard. How to know if your drill has been recalled The recall was issued for two drills: DeWalt DWD 110 and DeWalt DWD 112. …
Two men are dead after examining a disabled vehicle on the parkway east. The first vehicle broke down in the right lane on an elevated section of the parkway. A good samaritan stopped to see if he could help. Both the men were examining the disabled vehicle when a third vehicle came and crashed into …
Peaches and nectarines sold at several Walmarts across the country including Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, are being recalled due to listeria concerns. The recall involves 1,727 cartons of fresh peaches and 1,207 cartons of fresh nectarines. The recall was issued after a routine sampling found traces of listeria in the fruit. The recalled peaches …
