Month: June 2012

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Kenmore Dehumidifiers Recalled by Sears for Fire Hazards

Authorities at the CPSC stated that after receiving reports of fires and burn injuries Sears is announcing the recall of their Kenmore Dehumidifiers. Sources said that Sears is recalling roughly 795000 units of the product in question. Allegedly the dehumidifiers can overheat when plugged in causing parts to melt and potentially caught on fire.

Reports said that Kenmore owned by LG Electronics received 107 reports of incidents regarding the dehumidifier overheating. The claims totaled over $7000000 in property damages and smoke inhalation issues. The affected models are the 35- 50- and 70-pint units.

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Toyota Set to Recal RAV4 and Lexus HS 250h Models Due to Suspension Issue

According to the manufacturer and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Toyota is set to recall approximately 778000 RAV4 models as well as roughly 18000 Lexus HS 250h units. Fasteners to the rear suspension may not have been torqued to the correct specification potentially increasing the risk of accident. The RAV4s affected were manufactured between 2006-2011 while only the 2010 Lexus models are being recalled.

Commentary
While the problem appears to manifest itself after prolonged use it is still important to have this recall completed. When a manufacturer learns of a potential problem with one of the vehicles a recall will be issued to mitigate their liability. Of course inherent to this discovery is usually an accident whose cause is determined to be mechanical.

– Attorney Michael Grossman

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Midas Lin Recalls Patio Bistro Sets Due to Fall Hazards

According to officials reports the Midas Lin company stated that they are recalling their Patio Bistro sets after reports of fall hazards and some injuries. The company is recalling roughly 16400 units of the patio furniture sets which were sold at Lowes Home Improvement stores. Reports said that when the chairs back supports were not totally supported consumers can fall back to the ground.

Authorities said that Midas Lin has acknowledged at least 13 reports of injuries from consumers who allegedly fell through partially opened or unsupported chairs. Among the injuries reports were back injuries scrapes and contusions. Affected consumers can contact Midas for a set of instructions and warning labels according to reports from the CPSC.

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Lisa Miller Injured After Alleged Hit-and-Run Motorist near Bridgeport, TX

Local news sources in Bridgeport TX reported that Lisa Clark Miller 47 years old was injured in a motorcycle accident on July 18 2012. Police said that Miller was riding north along FM 920 and she alleged that a pickup truck crashed into her motorcycle. The impact caused her to fall over and she was taken to a hospital with nonfatal injuries.

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Joe Mora Injured After Fatal Car Accident along US-90 in San Antonio

Authorities in San Antonio TX stated that a fatal accident along US-90 on July 31 2012 left one person dead and 53-year old Joe Mora injured. The deceased driver was not identified but authorities are expected to release updates as necessary. The accident happened at about 6:30 in the morning near General McMullen Drive.

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