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Recent Recalls Spark Consumer Concerns

Posted on April 21, 2015July 11, 2022

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced four recalls today. Consumers should take note and stop using these products immediately as they pose the risk of injury. The CPSC frequently announces recalls for products that pose a risk of injury or death to consumers. Today, the CPSC announced four separate product recalls, including: Ski Boot […]

Karnes County Shale Plant Explosion

Posted on April 17, 2015July 11, 2022

Severe weather conditions may have contributed to a shale plant explosion near Falls City this afternoon. Authorities are still looking into what might have caused the explosion at a Karnes County shale plant this afternoon. The plant is located just north of Falls City, Texas. As the situation develops, some believe that the severe weather […]

No Sprinkler System To Combat Villa Tranchese Apartment Fire

Posted on April 16, 2015July 11, 2022

Four units were damaged in a San Antonio apartment fire yesterday. Initial reports indicated that the apartment building was not equipped with a sprinkler system. Emergency responders were called yesterday to Villa Tranchese apartments just north of downtown San Antonio to respond to reports of a fire. The building that caught fire is owned by […]

“Ride Smooth” Children’s Pajamas Recalled Over Flammability Violation

Posted on April 9, 2015April 20, 2023

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of its “ride smooth” themed children’s pajamas for failure to meet federal flammability standards. Nearly 8,000 sets of children’s motorcycle themed polyester pajamas have been recalled for failure to meet federal flammability standards. The effected pajamas were manufactured by Smooth Industries. PRODUCT INFORMATION How many pajamas […]

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. […]