MSN reported today that over 50 Million Roman and roll-up shades are being recalled due to risk of strangulation. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday that about 50 million window coverings need to be repaired to make them safe for kids. About 5 million Roman shades and 3 million roll-up blinds are sold each year. They reported that 8 children have died and 16 have been injured since 2001. It was reported that the CPSC has issued so many recalls for different types of Roman shades and blinds, the agency is now considering new mandatory design standards to keep kids safe. This is an example of a product that should have undergone rigorous study and testing before it hit the market.
Niagara truck accident-charge of impaired driving
August 21, 2013
Last night grandparents walking with their grandchild were struck by an allegedly impaired driver the Niagara Parkway. More tourist and shoppers are being seen in Niagara County and Erie County, New York and there is a tremendous amount of visitors to Niagara, Ontario. We don’t expect an accident