Archive for January, 2010
New study shows driving hinders talking
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It is well known that having a conversation (for example on a cell phone) impairs one’s driving. A new study indicates the reverse is also true: Driving reduces one’s ability to comprehend and use language. The findings, from researchers at the University of Illinois, appear in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. [...]
Counterfeit check scheme targeting U.S. law firms
The FBI continues to receive reports of counterfeit check scheme targeting U.S. law firms. As previously reported, scammers send e-mails to lawyers, claiming to be overseas and seeking legal representation to collect delinquent payments from third parties in the U.S. The law firm receives a retainer agreement, invoices reflecting the amount owed, and a check [...]
Contaminated House Dust Linked to Parking Lots with Coal Tar Sealant
Coal-tar-based sealcoat—the black, shiny substance sprayed or painted on many parking lots, driveways, and playgrounds—has been linked to elevated concentrations of the contaminants polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in house dust. Apartments with adjacent parking lots treated with the coal-tar based sealcoat contained house dust with much higher concentrations of PAHs than apartments next to other [...]
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Mattress Sets Units: About 750 Manufacturer: Mattress World, of Dallas, Texas Hazard: The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory [...]
Gas Cans Recalled Because Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans Units: About 7,500 Manufacturer: No-Spill LLC, of Lenexa, Kan. Hazard: The gas containers can leak fuel [...]
Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers Units: About 22,000 Manufacturer: Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif. Hazard: An internal microphone [...]
Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills Units: About 10,000 Manufacturer: Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China Importer: LG Sourcing, Inc. of North [...]
Side Effects of Drugs Used During Pregnancy to be Studied
A collaborative study is being conducted by the FDA, Vanderbilt University, and a number of research centers across the country to examine the effects of prescription medication on pregnant women. The research program is using health care information on mothers and their children from 11 participating sites, which will give researchers a database of about [...]
