Motorists Should Pay Special Attention When Driving in Rainy or Foggy Conditions
* Increase the space between your vehicle and others. You need more distance to stop your vehicle safely. Be prepared to stop quickly, and keep within the limits of what you can see ahead.
* Be careful of wet leaves on the road. They can be as slippery as ice. Make sure your tires, windshield wipers and window defoggers are in good condition.
* In fog, use your low-beam headlights to reduce glare.
* Always use your turn signals.
* If it is hard to see the pavement or sign posts, slow down and look for road-edge markings to guide you.
* Avoid driving through puddles, because wet brakes won’t work properly. If you drive through a large puddle, apply your brakes lightly as soon as you can do so safely to dry them until you feel them working normally again.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles
Cosco Highchairs Recalled for Seat Problem
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Cosco Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1 million Options 5 Highchairs.
The highchairs are adjustable and have both recline and upright positions. In the recline position, the seats can separate from the frame and fall to the ground. In the upright position, the seats can slip from their set height position to the lowest position or can fall to the ground. Additionally, some seats were sold with a metal restraint anchor that can slip through the back of the seat allowing the child to fall to the ground. Infants and toddlers can suffer head, face and body injuries.
Cosco and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have received 168 reports of incidents involving the highchairs’ seats or restraints, including 57 injury reports, primarily to the head and face. Two children reportedly suffered slight concussions; 12 children were monitored for head injuries; and others suffered swollen eyes, bloody noses and lips, bumps and bruises. The Cosco Options 5 Highchairs being recalled have five options for use: highchair, infant feeding, youth chair, play chair and booster seat. The chair’s seat can be used in a reclined infant position or adjusted into seven upright height positions for toddlers.
Cosco is offering consumers two types of repair kits, depending on the date their highchair was manufactured.
Consumers should stop using these highchairs immediately, and order a free repair kit from Cosco by calling (800) 221-6736. Consumers also may visit the company’s Web site at https://www.coscoinc.com/services/servfram.html to order a free repair kit and to obtain instructions for proper assembly and use. You can reach the Consumer Products Safety Commission at https://www.cpsc.gov.
