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Carbon Monoxide Emissions From Generator Kill Single Dad And 7 Children

Posted on April 8, 2015July 11, 2022

Carbon monoxide poisoning is the likely cause of death for a single father from Maryland and his seven children. After utilities shut the power off in Rodney Todd’s Maryland home, he bought a generator to keep his family warm. Monday, the Todd family – the father and his children, ranging in age from six to […]

San Antonio House Fire Leaves One Child Dead

Posted on April 6, 2015July 11, 2022

A 12-year-old boy was found dead after a fire decimated a home just west of San Antonio. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the fire. When the Moreno family gathered together for Easter Weekend, they never could have imagined what would happen. Officials responded to calls of a house fire, but by the […]

Proposed Csa Bill Would Conceal Company Data

Posted on March 30, 2015July 11, 2022

A bill proposed by House Republican Lou Barletta concerning the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program would prevent the public from viewing motor carrier rankings and data. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiated the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program to improve the safety of large commercial trucksand buses in hopes of reducing crashes involving […]

Bicycle Aerobars Recalled For Fall Hazard

Posted on March 29, 2015July 11, 2022

Specialized Bicycle Components, a manufacturer of bicycle gear and equipment, recently recalled about 8,300 of its “Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars” due to a fall hazard. A defective bolt has prompted Specialized Bicycle Components to recall one of its handlebar products. The manufacturer says that the bolt that attaches the Aerobar Bicycle Handlebars to the bicycle can […]

220,000 Fords Recalled For Door Handle, Vacuum Pump, And Sensor Defects

Posted on March 28, 2015July 11, 2022

Ford recently announced a recall of thousands of its vehicles in North America for three separate defects. This Wednesday, Ford Motor announced that it would be recalling 220,000 of its vehicles over potential door handle, vacuum pump, and sensor defects. Ford, the second largest auto manufacturer in the United States, announced that a bulk of […]

Residents Displaced After Fire At Westwood Plaza Apartments In San Antonio

Posted on March 27, 2015July 11, 2022

A two-alarm fire ripped through an apartment building on the west side of San Antonio yesterday. Fire crews responded to reports of a fire at Westwood Plaza Apartments. 14 apartment units were damaged in the blaze leaving several residents displaced until repairs are complete. There were no injuries but the estimated damages total around $125,000. […]

Gas Tank & Tail Lamp Defects Prompt Mercedes To Recall 33k Cars

Posted on March 27, 2015April 20, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 33,180 of its C-class and CLS-class vehicles due to concerns over gas tanks and tail lamps. If we’re hoping that this year’s auto defect recalls don’t reflect last year’s grim figures, Mercedes’ recent recall will come as bad news. The German auto manufacturer is recalling more than 33,000 vehicles due to gas […]

Truck Height May Have Caused Fatal Big Rig Crash On I-35

Posted on March 26, 2015July 11, 2022

One is confirmed dead and another three injured after a crash on an Interstate 35 bridge in Salado, Texas. This morning at around 11am, emergency personnel responded to reports of a serious crash on Interstate 35 in Salado, Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation has confirmed that the crash and subsequent partial bridge collapse was […]

Wood Patio Chairs Recalled Over Fall Hazard

Posted on March 25, 2015July 11, 2022

Linon Home Décor has issued a recall of more than 3,000 of its wood patio chairs “Outdoor Wood Bistro Sets” because they can tip and cause consumers to fall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Linon, a company that manufactures home décor products, would be recalling about 3,300 chairs in its Outdoor […]

Thousands Of Car Seats Recalled Over Safety Risks