A recall has been issued for Cosco Child Restraint Systems manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group. The units under this recall were manufactured from March 15 to August 1, 2002. There are 54,400 units that could potentially be affected, so please be sure to check the model number on your child’s CRS if you have purchased a Cosco car seat or booster seat.
Continue Reading...From the Detroit Auto Show, big news:
DETROIT -- Toyota will install brake override systems on all Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles by year end as a way to prevent unintended acceleration.
The new system will be put in all vehicles globally, said Yoshi Inaba, president of Toyota North America Inc., in an interview at the Detroit auto show today. The initiative follows a recall last fall of 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the United States to correct the problem.
This is excellent news. If your accelerator and brake are depressed at the same time, this system automatically cuts the engine to idle. Still no word why Toyota failed to provide this fix since about 2002 when reports of SUAs in Toyota's suddenly increased. But at least they're acknowledging the solution and are going to make it standard.
As we've blogged before, if you get in a situation where you vehicle suddenly accelerates and the accelerator pedal will not return, do NOT pump your brakes. Simply depress the brake firmly and hold it down until stopped. Then switch the vehicle to neutral and once stopped, immediately power off.
If you've been injured or know someone who has been injured in a SUA event while operating a Toyota, please don't hesitate to contact the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood to speak with an attorney about sudden unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. 1-877-829-7211.
On January 29, 2010, Honda announced a worldwide recall for 646,000 of their Honda Fit (Jazz if sold outside the U.S.) models. Of these, 141,000 were purchased in the U.S. The models included in this recall are the first generation Honda Fit, sold in 2007-2008.
Continue Reading...Another 1.09 million Toyota vehilces have been added to the massive recall. The Toyota recall is also now reaching beyond the US. Toyota announced recalls in China and Europe.
Additionally, lawmakers have now said that they want to review consumer complaints of unintended acceleration as reported in the Toyota vehicles. They plan on having his hearing on Feb. 25th.
Continue Reading...House lawmakers, meanwhile, said they intend to hold a Feb. 25 hearing to review the complaints of sudden unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. "Like many consumers, I am concerned by the seriousness and scope of Toyota's recent recall announcements," said House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif. (msnbc)
If you are a parent, it is likely that ensuring your child’s safety is among your top priorities. The most precious cargo traveling in your vehicle is your child, and it is vital that we, as parents, take the precautions necessary in order to keep that cargo as safe as possible.
Continue Reading...Toyota announced today that it was suspending the sale and production of certain Toyota models in the US resulting from the stemming issues Toyota is having with the unintended accleration in their vehicles.
Continue Reading...As part of the plan, Toyota said it was halting production at five manufacturing facilities for the week of Feb. 1 "to assess and coordinate activities." There are 2.3 million vehicles involved in the recall, which was announced last week.
January, so far, has proven to be a month of major recalls involving child products. While it is a positive sign that these products are being recalled, the major concern is people who own these products will not hear about the recall and will continue to use these dangerous products with their children. The fact that these unsafe products are making it into the marketplace is a huge issue.
Continue Reading...
Yesterday, Toyota announced a voluntary recall of an additional 2.3 million vehicles due to “isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms…”.
This announcement follows on the heels of Toyota’s recall of 3.8 million Lexus and Toyota vehicles for floor mat design that interferes with accelerator pedals and can result in stuck throttles.
Continue Reading...
Car accidents are the greatest risk to a child’s life. Each year, 250,000 children are injured in car accidents in the US alone. Car accidents are reportedly the number one cause of death in children ranging from 2 to 14 years of age.
Booster seats have proven to significantly reduce the number of car accident injuries and fatalities among children, and according to National Highway Traffic Safety Association’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the numbers have been steadily declining since 1997. Correct installation and proper use of booster seats can help to reduce the numbers further, and keep our children safe.
Continue Reading...Enter keywords:
