Yamaha recalls around 400 2016 SR10 “SRViper” snowmobiles for possible fire hazards. The company reported that a turbocharge over boost can cause engine damage which can cause a crash and fire hazard to anyone using the product. The recalled snowmobile was sold in multiple colors, and the model identification is located on both sides…
Around 80 athletes and fans had to scramble to safety after theroof collapsed at a sports arena in the Czech Republic. The newly-built facility was housing a floorball game when the ceiling starting falling. The cause of the collapse is undetermined however it is thought that the pressure of snow could be a factor…
A 3-carcrash is being investigated after seven people were injured in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Police reported that a dark-colored Ford truck was speeding when it ran through a red light and hit a Volkswagen who then hit a Hyundai that was traveling the same direction. Seven people were transported to the hospital where two…
A woman was arrested in Chicago, Illinois after she crashed a stolen car into several parked vehicles and a house on the Northwest Side of the city. The vehicle was stolen after the owner was warming up the car and left the keys inside. The suspect reportedly jumped in the car and then struck…
Boosted, Inc. hasrecalled around 3,000 of their electric-powered skateboards due to a potential fire hazard. The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke. This affects the 2nd Generation boosted Dual+ skateboards with the battery packs. The wooden skateboards contain the company name “Boosted” written on them, and the serial numbers begin with S2634…
The Honda Motor Co.recalls an additional 772,000 Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. due to defective front passenger seat air bag inflators which can explode in a crash and send metal shrapnel into passenger compartments. The inflators are made by Takata Corp., a Japanese supplier. This is an expanded recall from Honda which…
Hostess Brands, LLC has voluntarily recalled the Holiday White Peppermint HostessTwinkies due to possible salmonella from milk powder used in the products. The powder in question comes from Blommer Chocolate Company and is found in the coating on the twinkies. Several other companies have recalled their products after being alerted of the possible powder…
Schreiber Processing Corp has recalled around 2,330 pounds ofchicken tender products due to possible plastic contamination and misbranding. The product that is affected is a 10-pound box of Meal Mart Battered & Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders that is coded 03-CTB with production code 0246. These were produced on December 8 and packaged on December…
Arctic Cat recalls over 20,000 snowmobiles due to possible cracks in the fuel tank which can result in a fire. The company has received 918 reports of incidents which include six reports of fires. Luckily, no injuries have been reported. The recall affects 2007, 2008, and 2009 snowmobiles and includes ten different models. These…
The city of Paterson, New Jersey has agreed to pay $11,500 after a public works employee was involved in avehicle accident. The victim stated that her vehicle was stopped on July 15, 2013, when it was struck by a public works employee, hitting the front end of her vehicle. She alleged that the employee…