Archive for March 18th, 2010
State, County Officials Take Action On Abortion-Related Issues
The following summarizes recent action on abortion-related measures in three states. ~ Alaska: Superior Court Judge Frank Pfiffner on Tuesday ordered Alaska Lt. Gov…
EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency: Winners save energy and money through Energy Star program (HQ)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring a select group of manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate companies, home builders and other organizations as 2010 Energy Star award winners
EPA Initiates Hydraulic Fracturing Study: Agency seeks input from Science Advisory Board (HQ)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health
BLUE BIRD ( 10V101000 )
Dated: MAR 12, 2010 BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2010. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR TAG LIGHT MA…
HONDA ( 10V098000 )
Dated: MAR 15, 2010 HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR P…
TURTLE TOP ( 10V097000 )
Dated: MAR 10, 2010 TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRANS/AIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS INSTALLED BETWEEN MAY 2006 AND JUNE 2009. EACH TRANS/AIR SYSTEM COMES WITH AN ELECTRICAL KIT AND EC PC B…
Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cost Plus/World Market
The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Graco Recalls Harmony(TM) High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. This poses a fall hazard to children.
Promoter of Credit Repair, Debt Relief Services to Settle FTC Charges
A promoter of credit repair and debt relief services has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that he deceived consumers into paying thousands of dollars based on false promises that he could help solve their credit and debt problems.
