More people die despite recall

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At least three people and four other have been hurt while riding in vehicles with recalled Firestone tires during the 15 days that have elapsed since the recall was announced on Aug 9, 2000. Replacement of 6.5 million P235/75R-15 size Wilderness tires made in Decatur, IL, and all ATX, and ATX II of that size has been slow despite efforts by Ford Motor Co, whose Explorer vehicle carries the tires, and Bridgestone/Firestone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reports of at least 62 deaths and 100 injuries from accidents involving all sizes of Wilderness, ATX and ATX II tires through Aug 9, 2000.

Passenger Car Tires, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire L.L.C.

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Firestone reassurances fall on skeptical ears

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Firestone has announced that it has determined the reasons for tread separation in its recalled tires and that its other tires are safe. The company declared that a combination of factors caused the tires to fail. It ascertained that those factors do not affect its other tires and that it has taken steps to catch safety problems sooner. It stated that the recalls made in Aug 2000 was more than adequate to protect the public. However, safety advocates, tire experts, lawyers and federal regulators are not convinced and recall may go beyond the 6.5 million tires already targeted.

Tires, Bridgestone/Firestone Ltd.

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800 million window blinds to be recalled

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Horizontal window blinds are being recalled to protect children from cord strangulation. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of around 800 million blinds which were found to have strangled 130 children from nine to 17 months old, 114 by the pull cords and 16 by the cords that hold the blind slats in place. Consumers who opt not to return the blinds could get free repair kits.

Drapery Hardware & Misc Shades, Blind and Shade Manufacturing

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