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Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Heaters Due to Fire Risk

Doug / 04-11-2014 / Consumer Safety

April 1, 2014, Dyson issued a recall of its Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters. The heaters were found to in some cases develop an electrical short and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire hazard. The recall is expected to affect about 338,000 units of the heaters sold in the U.S. and about 43,000 units of […]

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Chrysler Announces the Recall of Two of its SUVS

Doug / 04-07-2014 / Auto Accidents

Recently, General Motors has made numerous headlines regarding the recall of the ignition switch in several of its vehicles.  But General Motors is not the only American car manufacturer recalling defects in its automobiles.  Chrysler announced the recall of all 2011-2014 Dodge Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokees after concerns arose regarding brake failures. According to […]

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Wal-Mart Recalls Electronic Baby Doll

Doug / 04-02-2014 / Consumer Safety

With less than a month until Easter stores have placed on their shelves the seasonal holiday toys, decorations and treats. However if you have purchased a My Sweet Baby electronic baby doll to be placed in someone’s Easter basket this year, you are urged to bring it back in for a refund. The My Sweet […]

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Backup Cameras on All Vehicles

Doug / 03-31-2014 / Auto Accidents

Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues a regulation requiring all vehicles to have rear-view visibility (i.e. backup cameras). This rule will apply to all vehicles under 10,000 pounds and must be accomplished by May 2018. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx released this statement with the ruling, “safety is our highest priority, and […]

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Nissan Launches Recall On Select 2013-2014 Models

Doug / 03-31-2014 / Consumer Safety

As of March 27, 2014 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling select model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra in addition to the 2013 NV200, Infiniti JX35, 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60. The selected models have been recalled after discovery of a defect in the electrical system. The occupant classification system (OCS) software […]

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Bunk Bed Recall

Doug / 03-27-2014 / Consumer Safety

On March 20th, Bedz King operating out of Arlington, Texas, recalled approximately 2,900 bunk beds with side ladders. The bunk beds have been recalled due to a discovered entrapment risk posed by the beds having a protruding corner post, which exceeds the industry standard of 5mm. The recalled bunk beds were sold in twin over […]

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GM Recalls 1.8 Million Vehicles

Doug / 03-21-2014 / Auto Accidents

General Motors has issued three new recalls, in addition to its previous recall of 1.6 million small vehicles due to defective ignition switches. The three latest recalls involve: Approximately 303,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana from the model years 2009-2014 in order to correct the material on the instrument panel to conform with federal standards […]

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System Sensor Recalls Reflective Beam Smoke Detectors

Doug / 02-25-2014 / Consumer Safety

On January 28, 2014, System Sensor recalled about 160 reflected beam smoke detectors with the model number BEAM1224S and dates code 2111 through 3053. The detectors are ivory or black in color and the model number can e found on the printed label on the detector’s back cover and on the packaging. The recall was […]

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Attention Florida Winn Dixie Shoppers

Doug / 02-19-2014 / Consumer Safety

As of January 12, 2014, Winn Dixie announced an immediate recall of 30 oz. canisters of the store’s Instant Chocolate Drink Mix, with the expiration date JUL 14 15B. The product was pulled fro the shelves of Winn Dixie locations throughout Florida due to a potential incorrect formula mixture, which could result in an undeclared […]

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Ford Recalls Steering Components on 2011-2012 Explorers

Doug / 02-17-2014 / Auto Accidents

Ford Motor Company has launched a recall of steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers, which were service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The gears that were installed may lock, preventing the driver from properly steering the vehicle. The defective steering components cause an increased chance of crash. “It is important to […]

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Britax Stroller Recall

Doug / 02-14-2014 / Consumer Safety

On January 30th, Britax recalled three models of its strollers. Consumers are cautioned and encouraged to discontinue use of B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers, to avoid injuries. The recall effects approximately 216,000 strollers in the United States and 8,800 in Canada. The recall was sparked by discovery of the folding mechanism posing a […]

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Gree Recalls GE Brand Dehumidifiers

Doug / 02-11-2014 / Consumer Safety

Gree, a Chinese manufacturer, previously recalled 2.2 million dehumidifiers under 12 other brand names in September of 2013, but now is recalling 350,000 in the United States and Canada under the brand GE. The recall is due to discovery of the dehumidifiers overheating, smoking and catching fire posing a risk to consumers. The recall involves […]

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Roadtrek Motorhomes Reports Potential Breaks in Their Brake Lines

Doug / 02-06-2014 / Auto Accidents

Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. (Roadtrek) has recalled certain model year 2013-2014 RSCM Motorhomes manufactured between February 2013 and December 2013 on Mercedes Sprinter van chassis. The manufacturer has acknowledged that during installation of the coolant lines, the front right brake line may have been unseated from the holder, which would allow the line to make contact […]

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Target at the Center of Class Action Suit

Doug / 02-04-2014 / Consumer Safety

The massive data breach from November 2013 through December which involved at least 40 million and perhaps even 110 million Target Corp. customer accounts has sparked legal action. Banks that may have lost hundreds of millions of dollars as a result of Target’s failure to secure customer information have joined suit in multiple jurisdictions and […]

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Parents Beware: American Eagle Has Issued A Recalled On Toddler Clothing

Doug / 01-31-2014 / Consumer Safety

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has issued a recall of approximately 1,200 toddler girl’s pants and shorts due to a choking hazard due to a metal clasp on the pants.  There is a metal clasp at the waistband and should it detach from the garment it could pose a choking risk to toddlers. The recall involves […]

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New Technology Sparks a New Influx of Lawsuits

Doug / 01-28-2014 / Consumer Safety

Modern society has grown to embrace advances in technology, especially as of late technology that makes every day life more convenient.  Among these new conveniences, is the growingly popular laser hair removal technology that is sparking interest by non-physicians. Laser hair removal has recently become more and more advertised on Tv, the radio and flyers, […]

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New Car Owners Beware!

Doug / 01-27-2014 / Auto Accidents

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) will be launching a recall of its 2014 Acura RLX vehicles that were manufactured between August of 2012 and November of 2013. The reason for the recall is suspension failure. The company has become aware that during transportation to dealerships the bolts attached to the rear lower control arms to […]

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Seventh Recall By Ford on 2013 Ford Escape!

Doug / 01-24-2014 / Auto Accidents

The Ford Escape is one of Ford’s most popular selling vehicles, but appears to be one of its most troubled as of late 2013.  The company has recalled the 2013 Ford Escape due to problem that have cause a reported 13 engine fires. Ford officials have released a statement that a “misinstalled fuel line could […]

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Is Your Child’s Safety Seat Really Safe?

Doug / 01-23-2014 / Auto Accidents

Combi USA, Inc. (Combi) has acknowledged a defect affecting potentially 33,139 units of child restraints it manufactured between January 2007 and December of 2012.  The defect affects model 8220 (Coccoro) and model 8836 (Zeus 360). The child restraints are anticipated to be recalled due to the harness webbing failing to meet minimum breaking strength requirements, […]

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Buyers Beware: Trying to Keep Warm May be More Dangerous Than You Imagined

Doug / 12-17-2013 / Consumer Safety

Mirage Fashions recalled Yoki Girls Faux Leather Jackets with drawstrings on December 16th, 2013 due to hazards posed by the coats. The coats have been recalled because of the danger to children they pose due to the presence of a drawstring in the neck portion of the coat that could foreseeably lead to strangulation or […]

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Playgrounds and Recess: A Thing of the Past?

Doug / 12-13-2013 / Consumer Safety

American schools are following a trend of removing playgrounds and some all together are eliminating recess. Many adults can think back on fond memories of touch football, tag, and even just swinging on a swing with friends at school when they were younger.  Unfortunately it appears that for children now a day, they will not […]

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Social Media: Creating a New Stream of Advertisements and Lawsuits

Doug / 11-19-2013 / Consumer Safety

As technology advances so must the law in order to provide remedy disputes involving social media and other internet claims. Advertising on social media has presented a new way for companies to gain attention of possible consumers. Social media websites like Facebook and Twitter are increasingly popular among users and this drives the desire to […]

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Modern Technology and What Dangers it Poses to Our Privacy

Doug / 11-04-2013 / Consumer Safety

It is not uncommon to see people now a days with a cell phone taking pictures out in public places. Technology has put so many tools and options into of phones that have made it growingly convenient to just snap a picture of something you see, for example the Internet is full of photos and […]

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The Dos and Do Nots for Halloween

Doug / 10-31-2013 / Consumer Safety

Every year people of all ages take part of the festivities that Halloween has become known for: haunted houses, scary masks and candy. What they don’t always think of are how wrong it can all go if not done safely.  Halloween can be just as festive as any other holiday, but has the potential for […]

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The Pill of the Poisoned Apple

Doug / 10-29-2013 / Consumer Safety

It seems that as long as children have gone from door to door dressed in costume and asking for candy there has been some rumor of poisoned or tampered candies coming home.  Each of us can certainly remember sitting on the living room floor while Mom and Dad went through our evening’s take looking for […]

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Remington Faces Class-Action Litigation for Faulty Trigger

Doug / 10-22-2013 / Consumer Safety

The firearm industry faces surmounting pressure on a daily basis for creating weapons capable of death, mostly in the form of gun control. However, this time firearm leader, Remington Arms Co. is facing litigation over alleged faulty defects in its Model 700 bolt-action rifle. Three separate class-action lawsuits have been filed in Montana, Missouri, and […]

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Are the Drugs You’re Prescribed Helping or Hurting You?

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Doug / 10-14-2013 / Consumer Safety

Researchers from the Pharmacy Department of Changhai Hospital in Shanghai, China report unfavorable findings after 15 clinical trials of the drug Avastin.  The research revealed the use of Avastin was associated with the risk of hypertension and gastrointestinal hemorrhage and perforation. Adverse Events Inc., another organization that monitors FDA approved drugs has also reported similar […]

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Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit: What Happened?

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Doug / 10-10-2013 / Consumer Safety

If you caught the morning news today, you probably saw a short video and reference to Universal Orlando’s Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster.  Last night 12 passengers on the coaster were stuck for more than two hours near the top of the coaster’s first climb.  Today, we’d like to discuss what happened. According to […]

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Breaking News: Universal Guests Stuck on Roller Coaster (UPDATED!)

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Doug / 10-09-2013 / Consumer Safety

Halting the joys of a day at the park for nearly 12 guests the Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster at Universal Studios Orlando has been stuck at the top of its arch for nearly two hours as of this posting.  The Universal guests stuck at a nearly 90° angle just below the peak of the […]

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Laundry Detergent Pods Posing Health Risk To Children

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Doug / 10-09-2013 / Consumer Safety

With the new fad of using dissolvable pods (laundry detergent & dish washing detergent) so comes the potential health risks associated with them. Over the past few months, we’ve noticed an increase in children related illness linked to these detergent pods. Last Month, a child in Central Florida died after accidentally eating a laundry detergent […]

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Hidden Dangers in the Sea

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Doug / 10-08-2013 / Consumer Safety

Over the course of this year at least 27 Floridians have become sick from infections of Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio vulnificus is a deadly bacterium that lives in warm and/or brackish seawater. It is the most underreported foodborne pathogen, according to CDC. The infection is commonly associated with eating raw shellfish, such as oysters and often […]

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How the Federal Government Shutdown is Harming Your Health

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Doug / 10-02-2013 / Consumer Safety

As we’re sure you’re aware of by now, fighting between the parties in our nation’s capitol have lead to a shutdown of many of the Federal Government’s functions.  While we’re not about to weigh in on Obamacare and whether it is good or bad for the country or the economy, we do want to bring […]

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Electronic Cigarette Use Expanding While Devices Explode

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Doug / 10-01-2013 / Consumer Safety

More and more we’re seeing people smoking electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in their daily life.  While we’re of the opinion that quitting smoking altogether is still the safest option, we can understand why those trying to quit are moving to these, supposedly, safer options first. But are these electronic devices really all that safe?  Take away […]

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Acetaminophen: Why The Drug We Think Is Helping May Not Be

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Doug / 09-24-2013 / Consumer Safety

More than 1,500 Americans have died from inadvertently overdosing on acetaminophen, over the past decade. Taking too much acetaminophen is one of the most common poisonings worldwide. The risk presented by taking too much of this common painkiller stands to affect consumers of all ages with symptoms including but not limited to abdominal pain, coma, […]

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Attention Gun Owners

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Doug / 09-12-2013 / Consumer Safety

A faulty fire control system has been discovered in both the 700 and 710 model rifles produced by the Remington Rifle Company, Inc.  The Company has pinpointed the affected rifles as those manufactured between July and October of 2002. The flawed systems cause the weapon to fire without the trigger being pulled. In fact all […]

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Takata’s Mistake has Blowup

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Doug / 09-11-2013 / Car Accident

Airbag Deployment by adam*bNews reports have listed BMW as having joined Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda in recalling millions of vehicles due to the discovery of dangerously defective airbags. The airbags in vehicles produced by the manufacturers have been discovered to experience presser problems during release, ultimately resulting in the airbag exploding. The airbags were […]

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The Dangers of Generic Drugs: If Injured will you Received Justice?

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Doug / 09-06-2013 / Consumer Safety

A series of cases have been heard by the U.S. Supreme Court that required them to deal with the question of when state tort law liability for those injured by prescription drugs is preempted by federal law. The issue centers around one main detail in each case, whether the drug taken was the brand name […]

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Nationwide Recall of Daptomycin

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Doug / 09-03-2013 / Consumer Safety

There has been a recent voluntary nationwide recall of four lots of the intravenous antibiotic drug daptomycin (CUBICIN), due to contamination. Four lots of the drug were found to have glass particles within the vials, the FDA and the drug’s manufacturer said. The affected lots, which were shipped by Cubist Pharmaceuticals, according to a statement […]

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Starting a Food Fight in Federal Court

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Doug / 09-03-2013 / Consumer Safety

The Northern District of California Federal Court is turning into a scene from “Animal House” with fighting left and right. This is not the typical food fight we all know and remember, but a legal battle over labeling and healthy food choices. According to Contra Costa Times, “class-actions lawsuits have piled up […] targeting the […]

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N.F.L. Concussion Update (Updated!)

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Doug / 08-29-2013 / Consumer Safety

Yesterday we wrote about a local high school quarterback who experienced his second concussion in just a few months. We also mentioned the damaging affects of concussions and a call for action to create better safety equipment across all sports to reduce the potential for concussions. Today, the New York Times shed light on a […]

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Propane Tank Explosion In Kissimmee

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Doug / 08-27-2013 / Consumer Safety

Early this morning, around 6:30 A.M., a 70-year-old man in Kissimmee was rushed to the hospital with 1st degree burns when a propane tank in his home exploded in his garage. The Osceola County man was cooking in his kitchen, when a propane tank exploded knocking out a wall. The man’s wife was also in […]

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Hernando County Case Deciding on Big Tobacco

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Doug / 08-22-2013 / Consumer Safety

Over the past three years, Central Florida’s court system has been a hotbed for national attention. This time though, the attention isn’t turning a negative light on the community, but rather trying to right a wrong. Right now in a Hernando County courthouse, the trial of Mr. John Rizzuto’s against Phillip Morris and Liggett Group […]

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Welcome Back To School, But Stay Away From Energy Drinks

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Doug / 08-21-2013 / Consumer Safety

It’s that time of the year again: kids are going back to school. And with that comes the endless nights of waiting until the last minute to finish that pesky art project, cram the unread chapters for the quiz the next day, or frantically finish a mid-term paper. In the past 10 years or so, […]

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Universal’s Rip Ride Rocket Closed Due to Rider Injury

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Doug / 08-02-2013 / Consumer Safety

Details are slim about who was injured and how on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket roller coaster in Universal Park Orlando yesterday.  The only information released by the park is that the rider was female, the injury was minor, and that after treatment she was released back into the park. This minimal information is probably […]

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The Possible Legal Fallout for Blue Rhino

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Doug / 07-31-2013 / Consumer Safety

The investigation into what caused Monday night’s fire and the subsequent explosions at a Blue Rhino propane facility in Tavares, FL are just beginning.  While it will likely be weeks, and possibly months before we know what caused the conflagration we can already make some supposition that there will be legal implications as a result […]

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Disney and Publix Push for “Truth in Damages”

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Doug / 07-11-2013 / Consumer Safety

In a recent Orlando Sentinel article, two large Florida Companies, Publix and Disney World, are pushing for lobbyist to propose a new legislation, which they are marketing as “Truth in Damages.” Essentially, the desired legislation would be as follows: The companies, in litigation, want the jurors to see the actual amount a victim pays for […]

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Is Your Baby Safe at Bathtime?

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Doug / 06-19-2013 / Consumer Safety

Parents be warned, there have been a large number of baby bath seat recalls recently.  In fact there were three just yesterday. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CSPC) has issued these recalls because the bath seats do not meet federal safety standards.  Specifically these three bath seats show a stability issue and have a propensity […]

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A Case for Filling Out Appliance Registration Forms

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Doug / 06-11-2013 / Consumer Safety

We’re the first to admit that filling out the registration cards that come with new appliances is a bit of a pain.  Not only do you have to put all your personal information down expecting only junk mail and marketing material to fill up both your mailbox and, likely, your email’s inbox, there’s the hassle […]

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Has Your Child’s New Bike Been Properly Assembled

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Doug / 06-06-2013 / Consumer Safety

Whether you purchased it at one of the big box stores, or went to the local bike shop, getting a new bike is a huge part of childhood.  Learning to ride for the first time, and finally being able to take off the training wheels are memories that bring a smile regardless of age. As […]

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