Consumer Reports Monthly Safety Alert - October 2013

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Safety Alert

October 2013 Share:

Study measures the risk of crash for clunkers The older a car is, the more likely its driver will die in a crash, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That's sobering news, especially for parents looking to put their newly-minted teenage driver in an affordable used car. Read more

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Are used baby products safe? Which used baby products are safe bets—especially if you want to help save money and the environment—and which should you avoid? Here are guidelines from Consumer Reports and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Read more.

Consumer Reports joins lawsuit over delayed car backover rule Safety advocates filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation, asking a court to order the agency to issue a safety rule mandated by Congress in 2008 to set federal standards on vehicles' rear visibility. Read more.

Arsenic in rice data prompt FDA to recommend diversifying grains in diet The Food and Drug Administration released results of its tests for arsenic in rice and rice products. The data were similar to Consumer Reports' findings, underscoring the importance of taking steps to prevent long-term adverse health effects of arsenic exposure. Read more.

Baby Jogger recalls 30,000 stroller car-seat adaptors After getting almost 50 reports of the support bars failing on certain car-seat adaptors, Baby Jogger has recalled 30,000 adaptors for some of its most popular strollers. Two infants were injured when their car seats fell to the floor. Read more.

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