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More Than 100,000 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Recalled

If you purchased a Harley between June 6, 2008 and November 19, 2009, you’ll want to read this. The Milwaukee Business Journal (12/10) reported, “Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling 111,569 motorcycles manufactured from June 6, 2008, through Nov. 19, 2009, because of a threat of gasoline leaking in the event of a frontal collision. The recall … Read more

Holiday Shoppers, Beware of Dangerous Toys and Other Unsafe Products

While you’re out making those last-minute purchases before Christmas, keep an eye out for unsafe products. The AP (12/21) reported, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials warned holiday shoppers Monday to stay away from toys that might be dangerous for children or break copyright, patent or trademark laws. Authorities last year seized more than 1,500 … Read more

Radiation Overdoses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has widened its investigation into radiation overdoses that patients have received from a type of brain scan, suggesting that the problem may be a nationwide issue. Los Angeles Times: 3rd L.A.-area hospital in radiation overdose probe The number of hospitals where suspected stroke patients were over-radiated while undergoing CT … Read more

Ask Marvin Lundy…About Distracted Driving

A recent survey revealed that 84 percent of cell phone users believe using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of being in an accident. Yet, as recently as last year, over 800,000 people per day were texting or calling on their cell phones while behind the wheel. With cell phone use increasing your … Read more

Choking hazard triggers 641K pacifier recall.

KSL-TV Salt Lake City (11/18) on its website reported, “More than half-a-million pacifiers are now under a recall notice. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday a voluntary recall of 641,000 ‘Bobby Chupete’ pacifiers.” The government “says there is a choking hazard because the pacifiers’ mouth guards are too small.”