Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
Peg Pergo Recalls Dangerous Strollers
July 25, 2012
This is yet another case of improper research and product development that puts a child’s safety at risk. Such items should never reach the market at the expense of children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recently that in cooperation with Peg Pergo USA Inc., of Fort Wayne,