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Graco recalling nearly 3.8M child car seats

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harness(Washington Post)

Graco is recalling nearly 3.8 million car safety seats because children can get trapped by buckles that may not unlatch. But the company has drawn the ire of federal safety regulators who say the recall should include another 1.8 million rear-facing car seats designed for infants. The recall covers 11 models sold from 2009 through 2013 by Graco Children’s Products Inc. of Atlanta.

Click here to view Graco Recall Page with Replacement & Cleaning Instructions >>

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How safe is your baby’s medicine bottle? Infant Tylenol and other liquid acetaminophen products have a new safety feature

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flowrestrdcitmeds(ConsumerReports.org)

Drug accidents send more kids under the age of 6 to the emergency room than car crashes. About 10,000 cases a year involve liquid medications, such as cough and cold medicines, as well as infant and child versions of the pain reliever and fever reducer acetaminophen (Tylenol and generic versions). It takes only a moment of caregiver inattention for a curious little one to grab a medicine bottle to try to get to the syrupy liquid inside.

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Fuel line freeze-up

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gastankYears ago when metal tanks were common, fuel was of lower quality, and other factors, it was not uncommon for the car fuel line to freeze up. Today this is not so common, but not impossible. However, freezing is prevented by making sure that the gas level is not below half a tank. When your gas tank has more air, the moisture in the air can freeze and leave ice flakes which then clogs the line. This usually happens when the car is sitting for a few hours in the cold, but the fuel line can also freeze while you are driving if the conditions are cold enough.

Paper or Plastic: What Have You Got to Lose?

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prcThe recent breach of 40 million credit and debit card numbers at Target has begun to make people question the security of their information and money in a new way, especially to consider using credit cards instead of debit cards.

Paper or Plastic: What Have You Got to Lose? is an in-depth analysis written by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse that explains the pros and cons of debit and credit as well as what your rights are, and what to do if your information has been either used or compromised. It is definitely a good read to make sure that you are prepared.

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An Unbelievable Neighborhood Incident

A reader asked that we publish the following:

“My daughter was walking on Severn Road towards Taylor.  She heard a commotion, shouts and hollering -behind her.  When she turned around she saw a deer charging straight at her with Jewish young men chasing it from behind with their shouts.  She knew not to run, but rather to stand still.  B”H the deer veered away from her, and the Jewish youngsters continued chasing it.  I don’t know if they saw my daughter, as they were focused on the deer.  Dangerous!”

Not much to say here. Can you name all of the “aveiros”/ transgressions in this story?

Chaverim Safety Tips for Chanukah

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chaverim-logo24_160x196When lighting the Menorah:

• Never leave Chanukah candles unattended and never go to sleep while Chanukah candles are burning
• Place the menorah on a sturdy heat resistant surface away from anything that can catch fire including walls, curtains, cabinets, wooden and plastic tables, tablecloths, etc
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South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools bus drivers ready to report motorists who pass stopped school buses

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Cuyahoga County leads the state in the number of convictions for drivers passing stopped school buses between 2010-12, with 374.

According to South Euclid police, seven drivers were cited for passing a stopped bus between 2010-2011. No information was available for 2012 and no information was available from Lyndhurst police on similar infractions in that city.

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Recalls on Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea Tuna 5 oz Cans

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Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea 5-Ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Oil & Chunk White Albacore Tuna

Bumble Bee Foods and Tri-Union Seafoods (Chicken of the Sea) are issuing a voluntary recall on over 3 million of their 5-ounce cans tuna products due to loose seals that may lead to contamination. Visit the links below and revive carefully if your purchased cans match these details. You can contact Bumble Bee at (888) 820-1947 or Chicken of the Sea at (800) 597-5898 for more information.  They may direct you to return the cans to the stores or mail in the labels and receive replacement coupons by mail.