Toyota has begun working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 95,700 vehicles with a brake issue that could lead to poor stopping at low temperatures. The recall involves 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corolla and Matrix models and 2008-2009 Scion xD models with the 1.8-liter engine, and only customers in 19 cold weather states are eligible for the recall.
Toyota says the problem may arise when condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation port seeps into the brake system vacuum port and freezes. As ice accumulates, the brake vacuum port could plug up and "power assist to the brakes would gradually decrease and lead to lengthened vehicle stopping distances."
Owners of affected vehicles will soon receive a notice from Toyota, followed by instructions to take the vehicle to a Toyota dealership for no-cost repairs. Dealer technicians will install a newly designed intake air connector that relocates the brake system vacuum port, a one-hour procedure.
No other Lexus, Toyota, or Scion vehicles are involved. Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 or the Scion Customer Experience at 1-866-70SCION(707-2466).
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recall
The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
This recall involves Black & Decker 8-cup programmable thermal coffeemakers. Model number TCM1000IKT is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker. They have been sold at Walmart and small retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through July 2009 for between $50 and $65.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 9,800 Black & Decker Thermal Coffeemakers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Consumer should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica to receive a free replacement household product.
For additional information, contact Applica at (866) 699-4595 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com.
This recall involves Black & Decker 8-cup programmable thermal coffeemakers. Model number TCM1000IKT is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker. They have been sold at Walmart and small retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through July 2009 for between $50 and $65.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 9,800 Black & Decker Thermal Coffeemakers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Consumer should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica to receive a free replacement household product.
For additional information, contact Applica at (866) 699-4595 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Preparing to meet with your Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in an accident (car or other type of accident), or have suffered an injury due to the nonaction, negligence, or actions of another, it is important to see an attorney to discuss your possible claim.
Before you see an attorney, gather documents and other information you may have regarding the incident that caused your injury. Bring this information with you to give your attorney. You may have different types of information depending on your situation, or your attorney may ask you to bring additional information not listed in this checklist.
General information and documentation related to your injury may include:
*Name and address of the ambulance company
*Name and address of the hospital you were taken to
*The dates of the incident that caused your injury
*The dates that you were taken to the hospital/emergency room
*Names and addresses of the doctors that examined you
*Names and addresses of any witnesses to the incident that caused your injury
*Dates you were unable to work due to your injuries
*Name and contact information for your insurance company, insurance agent and any other insurance representatives you have talked to
*A copy of your accident report
*Copies of all written statements
*Applicable insurance policies
*Health insurance documents
*Disability insurance documentation
*Any other documentation, including hospitalization
*Medical Bills
*Receipts for anything you've had to buy or fix because of your injuries
*Documentation of lost wages
Any questions please feel free to call Messa & Associates at 1-877-MESSALAW.
Before you see an attorney, gather documents and other information you may have regarding the incident that caused your injury. Bring this information with you to give your attorney. You may have different types of information depending on your situation, or your attorney may ask you to bring additional information not listed in this checklist.
General information and documentation related to your injury may include:
*Name and address of the ambulance company
*Name and address of the hospital you were taken to
*The dates of the incident that caused your injury
*The dates that you were taken to the hospital/emergency room
*Names and addresses of the doctors that examined you
*Names and addresses of any witnesses to the incident that caused your injury
*Dates you were unable to work due to your injuries
*Name and contact information for your insurance company, insurance agent and any other insurance representatives you have talked to
*A copy of your accident report
*Copies of all written statements
*Applicable insurance policies
*Health insurance documents
*Disability insurance documentation
*Any other documentation, including hospitalization
*Medical Bills
*Receipts for anything you've had to buy or fix because of your injuries
*Documentation of lost wages
Any questions please feel free to call Messa & Associates at 1-877-MESSALAW.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wii recharging stations recalled
Distributor has received six reports that battery pack can overheat.
About 220,000 Psyclone Essentials and React Wii 4-dock battery recharging stations, manufactured in China and distributed by Griffin International Cos. Inc. of Minneapolis, because the battery pack can overheat.
The company has received six reports of overheating, including two hand burns. The Psyclone Essentials stations were sold at Target, Toys "R" Us and Amazon.com nationwide. The React stations were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide.
Both were available between January 2008 and July 2009. Details: by phone at 888-344-4702; on the Web at www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock
Thursday, August 6, 2009
60 Riders have been killed in Rhino Accidents
Summer is here and that means off-road riding is in high season in many communities.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 60 riders have been killed in Rhino accidents and more than 440 wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits are pending, while Yamaha has settled others.
Many stem from rollovers in which drivers or passengers fell or were flung through the open door space to the ground, then smashed by the 1,100 pound vehicle. Adults and children as young as 3 years old have suffered serious injuries, including amputated limbs and crushed legs, arms or heads.
In March 2009, a free vehicle repair and helmet giveaway was offered to all owners of Rhino model 450, 660 and 700 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), in order to enhance stability and reduce the potential for rollover, as well as improve occupant protection.
In order to provide a safer ride, all Rhinos must have half-doors, additional passenger handholds, spacers on the rear wheels, and the rear anti-sway bar removed. Consumers should immediately stop using Rhino ROVs until the repairs are installed by a dealer.
For additional information on the free Rhino repair progarm, contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com.
For more information, please contact one of our personal injury attorneys at 1-877-MESSALAW.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Parents and Caregivers Reminded that Summer Heat Makes It Especially Dangerous to Leave Children in Cars
The risk of a serious injury or death during hot weather is heightened for children left alone in vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned today. New research shows that for children hyperthermia (heat-stroke) is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths.
“Even with the windows rolled down two inches, it only takes 10 minutes for the inside of a vehicle to reach deadly temperatures on a hot summer day,” said Ronald Medford, Acting Deputy Administrator of NHTSA. “Children should never be left alone in or around a motor vehicle, not even for a quick errand. Any number of things can go critically wrong in the blink of an eye.”
Each year, 262 children under the age of 14 are killed and 115,000 are injured in not-in-traffic incidents on private roads, driveways and in parking lots according to a new NHTSA study. Out of that number, 44 fatalities and 105,000 injuries are the result of non-crashes. These incidents include hyperthermia, strangulation by power windows, carbon monoxide poisoning and more.
Many of the remaining deaths and injuries in not-in-traffic incidents are the result of a vehicle backing over a child that the driver did not see. View new research here.
Safety tips from NHTSA to prevent hyperthermia include:
• Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
• Do not let your children play in an unattended vehicle. Teach them that a vehicle is not a play area.
• Never leave infants or children in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are partially open or with the engine running and the air conditioning on.
• Make a habit of looking in the vehicle - front and back - before locking the door and walking away.
• If you are bringing your child to daycare, and normally it's your spouse or partner who brings them, have your spouse or partner call you to make sure everything went according to plan.
• Ask your childcare provider to call you if your child does not show up for childcare. Do things to remind yourself that a child is in the vehicle, such as:
-- Writing yourself a note and putting the note where you will see it when you leave the vehicle;
-- Placing your purse, briefcase or something else you need in the back seat so that you will have to check the back seat when you leave the vehicle; or
-- Keeping an object in the car seat, such as a stuffed toy. When the child is buckled in, place the object where the driver will notice it when he or she is leaving the vehicle.
• Always lock vehicle doors and trunks and keep keys out of children's reach. If a child is missing, check the vehicle first, including the trunk.
• If you see a child alone in a hot vehicle, call the police. If they are in distress due to heat, get them out as quickly as possible. Warning signs may include: red, hot, and moist or dry skin, no sweating, a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak pulse, nausea or acting strangely. Cool the child rapidly. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
www.nhtsa.gov/KeepingKidsSafe
“Even with the windows rolled down two inches, it only takes 10 minutes for the inside of a vehicle to reach deadly temperatures on a hot summer day,” said Ronald Medford, Acting Deputy Administrator of NHTSA. “Children should never be left alone in or around a motor vehicle, not even for a quick errand. Any number of things can go critically wrong in the blink of an eye.”
Each year, 262 children under the age of 14 are killed and 115,000 are injured in not-in-traffic incidents on private roads, driveways and in parking lots according to a new NHTSA study. Out of that number, 44 fatalities and 105,000 injuries are the result of non-crashes. These incidents include hyperthermia, strangulation by power windows, carbon monoxide poisoning and more.
Many of the remaining deaths and injuries in not-in-traffic incidents are the result of a vehicle backing over a child that the driver did not see. View new research here.
Safety tips from NHTSA to prevent hyperthermia include:
• Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
• Do not let your children play in an unattended vehicle. Teach them that a vehicle is not a play area.
• Never leave infants or children in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are partially open or with the engine running and the air conditioning on.
• Make a habit of looking in the vehicle - front and back - before locking the door and walking away.
• If you are bringing your child to daycare, and normally it's your spouse or partner who brings them, have your spouse or partner call you to make sure everything went according to plan.
• Ask your childcare provider to call you if your child does not show up for childcare. Do things to remind yourself that a child is in the vehicle, such as:
-- Writing yourself a note and putting the note where you will see it when you leave the vehicle;
-- Placing your purse, briefcase or something else you need in the back seat so that you will have to check the back seat when you leave the vehicle; or
-- Keeping an object in the car seat, such as a stuffed toy. When the child is buckled in, place the object where the driver will notice it when he or she is leaving the vehicle.
• Always lock vehicle doors and trunks and keep keys out of children's reach. If a child is missing, check the vehicle first, including the trunk.
• If you see a child alone in a hot vehicle, call the police. If they are in distress due to heat, get them out as quickly as possible. Warning signs may include: red, hot, and moist or dry skin, no sweating, a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak pulse, nausea or acting strangely. Cool the child rapidly. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
www.nhtsa.gov/KeepingKidsSafe
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kidde recalled close to 94,000 of the Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms. An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000.
The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000.
The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
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