Friday, January 11, 2013

Consumer Reports Monthly Safety Alert - January 2013

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ConsumerReports.org(R) Safety Alert
Safety News
January 2013
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Be aware of new driving laws and
rules

Several new automotive-safety and traffic laws are in effect. Find out what has changed in your state and surrounding areas.
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10 tips for safe winter driving
Our nasty-weather driving tips will you get to your destination and back home safely.
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iCandy Cherry and the Mutsy Evo strollers pose safety risk
Our most recent test of strollers found that the iCandy Cherry and the Mutsy Evo models pose a potential strangulation hazard. Consumer Reports designated each as a Don't Buy: Safety Risk.
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Product Recalls
Safety Nap Nanny recall: Four retailers stop sale of product
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and four major baby-product retailers have recalled the Nap Nanny Generation 1, Generation 2, and Chill infant recliners. Five infants have died in these recliners.
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Safety LG recalls washing machines after reports of property damage
After receiving 343 reports of washing machines spinning so violently that 187 caused property damage, LG has recalled 457,000 top-loaders sold under the LG and Kenmore Elite brand names.
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Safety New way to check car recalls
Car recalls from automakers or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are issued to address safety-related defects or problems. But too often consumers are unaware of the recalls. Consumer Reports has made it easier to check recalls.
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Safety Dream On Me recalls child bath seats due to drowning hazard
Dream On Me recalled 50,000 bath seats because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to babies. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dream on Me have received five reports from consumers involving the bath seats.
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