Day: January 2, 2015

Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Executive Order Re: Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea, Jan. 2, 2015

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015. Today, the President issued an Executive Order (E.O.) authorizing additional sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This E.O. is a response to the Government of North Korea’s ongoing provocative, destabilizing, and repressive actions and policies, particularly its destructive and coercive cyber attack on Sony[Read More…]

#USTIRED: U.S. Visit by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto Sparks National Week of Actions, Protests Demanding Obama & Congress End ‘Plan Mexico’ Drug War Funding

In the Wake of the Human Rights Crisis Exposed by Disappearance of the 43 Students in Iguala, Guerrero, Latinos and Allies Organize National Week of Action with Lobbying, Rally in Washington D.C., and events in 10 Other U.S. Cities to Demand Obama End Military Aid to Corrupt Mexican Government  ACROSS[Read More…]

Illinois Medical Marijuana Program Experiencing Delays

OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2015.  Illinois has one of the most restrictive medical marijuana programs in the nation. The list of qualifying conditions is short compared to many other states, and even if a patient can qualify, there will be no way to obtain medical marijuana until licensed growers are established and[Read More…]

KIA Recalls 95,314 Vehicles, Jan. 2, 2015

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015 SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag. CONSEQUENCE: A detached headliner plate may increase[Read More…]

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 1,378 Vehicles, Jan. 2, 2015

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015 SUMMARY: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October[Read More…]

Suzuki Motor Recalls 60,823 Vehicles, Jan. 2, 2015

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015 SUMMARY: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the “Park” position[Read More…]

GM Recalls 83,572 Vehicles, Jan. 2, 2015

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015 SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making[Read More…]

Olympic Mountain Products Recalls Tealight Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Januarty 2, 2015. Tealight wax warmer—green Recall Summary Name of product:  Tealight Wax Warmer sets Hazard:  The tealights in the warmers can burn with an erratic or high flame, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy:  View Details Refund Consumer Contact:  Olympic Mountain Products toll-free at (855) 330-3590 anytime, or[Read More…]

Manufacturer Fiskars Brands Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.6 Million Civil Penalty for Delay in Reporting ‘Gator Combo Axe’ Safety Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2014.  The Department of Justice has announced today that Gerber Legendary Blades, a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $2.6 million to settle allegations that it knowingly failed to immediately report to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety[Read More…]

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