A 76-year old man shot and killed his own dog after beingattacked in San Mateo County, California. Police reported that the attack happened early afternoon when the owner was walking his large Mastiff dog when it began attacking him. Allegedly the dog would not stop until the man took matters into his own hands…
Monte Carlo is recalling theirCyclone ceiling fans due to an injury hazard. The company reported that the fan blade bracket can break and cause the blades to fall. This recall affects over 3,000 fans which were sold in the United States and Canada. The two different models have five blades that are 60 inches…
Superior Importers hasrecalled around 6,000 mattresses due to a violation of the Federal Mattress Flammability Standard. Consumers are urged to stop using the mattress immediately and contact the company directly. They will supply a free mattress cover to become compliant with the federal standard. The mattresses were sold May 2016 through May 2017 between…
John Deere is issuing arecall on their four passenger utility vehicle Gator due to crash hazards. The company reported that the steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and may result in losing steering control. This recall affects around 68,300 utility vehicles. John Deere has received nine reports of steering loss however,…
Western Gas is issuing a propanerecall due to possible fire and burn hazards. The company reported that the recalled propane may leak due to insufficient levels of odorant. They are recalling around 45.7 million galllons of propane and urging consumers to call their supplier or Western Gas directly to determine if their propane is…
The greater St. Louis area is going to be experiencing winter weather in the next couple of days and Meyerkord & Kurth, LLC, want to remind everyone thatcar accidents can happen even with minimal weather conditions. It is estimated that over 116,000 Americans are injured in weather related crashes each year. Here are some…
American Honda isrecalling around 34,000 portable generators due to possible fire and burn hazards. The company reported that gasoline can leak from the carburetor which can catch fire or burn consumers. Models EB2800i and EG2800i are being recalled and have a front red cover with a black metal frame. The EB model has a…
A three vehicle accident in Colorado sent at least three people to the hospital with serious injuries. The accident involved an SUV, a tow truck that was pulling an RV, and a semi- truck that was transporting human waste. Emergency crews were called to the scene to assist with the accident as well as…
The Land of Nod company isrecalling around 75 toddler beds due to an entrapment hazard to children. The company reported the headboard has disconnected from four bed frames and which fell onto the bed. One child was struck by the headboard in one of these cases but luckily no serious injuries have been sustained….
A fireworks company is being fined by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and will be responsible for paying almost $15,000 after an employee lost parts of her hands due to anexplosion. The female victim was inserting a match fuse into the charge of the firework when it exploded and she lost a…