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15 product recalls were announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past few weeks, including recalls bicycle helmets, ceiling fans, and fire extinguishers.

This Week (February 27) in Product Recalls

14 product recalls were announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the past few weeks, including recalls bicycle helmets, ceiling fans, and fire extinguishers. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a dangerous product, contact The Law Offices of...

Street Racing Crash Kills 2 Spectators, Injures 1

A street race in Chatsworth turned deadly after a driver lost control of a modified Ford Mustang and crashed into a crowd of spectators on the sidewalk early Thursday, February 26th. The crash occurred around 2:15 a.m. at the intersection of Plummer Street and Canoga...

28 Injured After Metrolink Train Collides with Truck On Tracks

Metrolink train 102 derailed in Oxnard after the five-car commuter train collided with a produce truck on the tracks, causing three of the cars to derail, injuring 28. The crash occurred around 5:40 a.m. near the intersection of East 5th Street and South Rice Avenue....

FDA Issues Warning About Deadly Bacteria on Medical Scopes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an official warning regarding the use of duodenoscopes, the medical scope that has been spreading the deadly carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infection at UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center. At least...

1 Killed After Fiery Crash on the 60 Freeway in Monterey Park

A two-car crash on the eastbound 60 Freeway caused both vehicles to erupt in flame, killing 1, injuring 1 early Monday, February 16th. The deceased victim was only identified as a man in his 30s. The crash occurred near South Atlantic Boulevard in Monterey Park around...

Over 1.3 Million Recalled Jeeps Still Not Fixed

1.56 million older-model Jeeps were recalled by Fiat Chrysler in June 2013 to fix the dangers associated with a rear-mounted gas tank, but to date, only 12% of the Jeeps have been repaired. Hundreds of complaints that Chrysler dealers were unable to make the requested...

Deadline for Train Crash-Avoidance Systems Approaching

The deadline for all trains to be equipped with positive train controls, stemming from legislation passed in response to the 2008 train crash in Chatsworth that killed 25 people and injured 135, will not be extended. Positive train controls (PTC) utilize radio towers...

Details Unclear in Malibu Crash That Killed 1, Injured 7

Authorities continue to investigate a fatal four-car crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Saturday, February 7th that has received national attention due to speculation that a celebrity was at fault for the crash. The deceased woman has been identified as Kim...

This Week (February 6) in Product Recalls

Ten new products have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for space heaters and chandeliers. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000...

Redondo Beach Bus Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing 1, Injuring 1

A commuter bus in Redondo Beach hit two pedestrians, killing one and injuring the other near the busy Riviera Village area on the early evening of Wednesday, February 4th. Witnesses described both victims as elderly. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. at the...