North Carolina Product Liability Blog : North Carolina Product Liability Lawyer & Attorney : D. Hardison Wood : Toy Safety, Child Restraint, Car Seats

About 750 Exmark Pioneer S-Series riding mowers have been recalled according to an announcement by the CPSC. Welding issues can cause the driver to lose control of the machine leading to serious injury.

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NHTSA and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree that children are better off staying rear facing until the age of two.

NHTSA said that its new guidelines are consistent with the latest advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics which advises parents to keep kids in rear-facing restraints until two years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat’s manufacturer. There is no need to hurry to transition a child to the next restraint type. Read More

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American Suzuki Motor Corp has issued a recall of approximately 29,000 ATVs due to a fire hazard. According to the article, some of the plastic fuel tanks were improperly constructed and can therefore lead to fuel leaks.

The recall involves all 2008-2010 LT-A450X model Suzuki KingQuad ATVs. It also includes all 2009-2010 LT-A500X, 2008-2010 LT-A750X, and 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models made before Dec. 11, 2010.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2011/03/12/Suzuki-ATVs-recalled/UPI-39171299968023/#ixzz1GbjkXyC8
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