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After a U.S. federal investigation, Takata, a Japanese auto parts manufacturer agreed to pay $1 billion for covering up the existence of faulty airbags that were installed in millions of cars in the U.S. Takata airbags can explode with excessive force causing metal shrapnel to spray forcefully on the occupants of the car. The airbags […]

When you purchase a vehicle, new or used, it’s important to make sure the manufacturer knows that you are the new owner of the car. This may be important for warranty reasons, but it is also important so that you are advised of any safety recalls that are issued that may apply to your vehicle. […]

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a technique used to scan the human body and produce detailed images of internal organs. The scan operates by using radio waves and strong magnetic fields to produce detailed images of parts of the body that cannot be seen as well with an ultrasound, a CT scan, or an […]

A 9-month old Connecticut infant developed abnormally high blood lead levels after chewing on a lead magnetic bead bracelet. During a routine checkup, her blood lead level tested at 41 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL) which was alarmingly higher than the normal level of 5 ug/dL. Investigators with the Center for Disease Control visited the infant’s […]

When shopping for a new car, you probably have a list of features that you have considered for convenience and luxury including the stereo system, moon roof, and numbers of seats. But an important part of any new car purchase is also a consideration of safety, which includes looking at the results of crash tests […]