Month: March 2016
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Full Fix for Vehicles in VW Emissions Scandal May Not Be Possible
A full fix of Volkswagen diesel vehicles affected by the VW emissions scandal may not be a realistic possibility, and a regulator in California said recently that this fact may force the state to allow partially-repaired vehicles to continue traveling on state roads. The implications of this news could affect consumers in Texas and nationwide. Read More
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What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident
Nobody’s Idea of a Good Time It’s hard to imagine a more frustrating, powerless feeling: You’re on the side of the road with a damaged car, and the perpetrator has driven off and left you with only a trail of dust. It’s also depressingly common: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Read More
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England’s Stove Works Issues Safety Recall For Pellet Stoves Due to Laceration Hazard
The Virginia-based stove company England’s Stove Works has issued a product recall for its “Smartstove” freestanding pellet stoves. Smoke can build up in the firebox due to ash accumulation, and the door’s glass pane can shatter, causing a laceration hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). Four incidents have been reported already, including Read More
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Declares All Hoverboards Unsafe
No hoverboard currently on the market can be considered safe, according to an alarming notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). After months of investigation into the safety hazards posed by hoverboards, the CPSC issued an official notice late in February. The agency’s letter contained new hoverboard safety standards for manufacturers, retailers, and importers; failure to follow the standards could result in Read More
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New Takata Airbag Recalls Affect VW, Mercedes, and SAAB
The most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle recall for defective Takata airbags has now brought the number of recalled vehicles up to 28 million from 14 different auto manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Mercedes, and Saab — all car makers which had not previously been known to be affected. The defective Takata airbags in question contain an inflator that can deploy with too much force and explode the Read More
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St. Patrick’s Day Safety: Encouraging Moderation and Safe Driving
St. Patrick’s Day comes around at the perfect time; most people have recovered from the string of holidays in the last months of the previous year and are ready to get out of the house to (hopefully) enjoy some warmer weather. Parades and pub patios lend themselves well to this cultural celebration. Of course, a Read More
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Changing Seasons: Tips for Spring Driving in Texas
Springtime in Texas often brings sunshine, blooming wildflowers, and average temperatures in the 60s and 70s. At first glance, it’s hard to find much to complain about, but spring weather in Texas can also swing from a calm, balmy day to thunder and rain in a heartbeat, which gives rise to a famous Texas saying: Read More