Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths: CDC Vitalsigns Report

About 90 people die each day in the US from motor vehicle crashes.

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Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths How is the US doing?   July 2016   Buckle Up. Drive Sober. Slow Down. [PDF, 6 MB, 4 Pages] Reducing motor vehicle crash deaths was one of the great public health achievements of the 20th century for the US. However, more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes. In 2013, the US crash death rate was more than twice the average of other high-income countries. Key points include: About 90 people die each day in the US from crashes — resulting in the highest death rate among comparison countries. US crash deaths fell 31% compared to an average 56% in 19 other high income countries from 2000-2013. Over 18,000 lives could be saved each year if US crash deaths equaled the average rate of 19 other high-income countries.   Find out how the US is doing in motor vehicle safety, compared with 19 other high-income countries. #VitalSigns   Vital Signs is a monthly report that appears as part of the CDC journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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News From CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/

 

2. URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/URBAN626-Recalls-Electric-Scooters/

 

3. Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

 

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1. Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/

 

Recall Date: July 7, 2016

Recall Number: 16-219

 

Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers

 

Hazard: The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. The repair kit includes a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel that uses a traditional screw on/off method of attachment instead of the quick release lever method of attachment shipped with the product, as well as new warning labels. Consumers should not return the jogging strollers to retailers where purchased. A repair video is available at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/.

 

Consumer Contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.pacific-cycle.com, www.instep.net or www.schwinnbikes.com and click on “Safety Notices & Recalls” or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/

 

Units: About 217,600

 

Description: This recall involves single and double occupant swivel wheel jogging strollers that have a quick release mechanism for removing and re-attaching the front wheel. Instep Safari, Instep Grand Safari, Instep Flight, Schwinn Turismo and Schwinn Discover Single and Double Occupant Swivel jogging strollers with the following model numbers are affected. These models come in a variety of colors. The model number is located on the inside of the metal frame above the rear right wheel.

 

 

Instep Safari   — Single	Instep Grand Safari — Single	Instep Safari   — Double	Instep Grand Safari — Double	Instep Flight    — Single	Instep Flight   — Double	Schwinn Turismo   — Single	Schwinn Turismo   — Double	Schwinn Discover   — Single	Schwinn Discover   — Double
11-AR178	11-AR182	11-AR220B	11-AR282	11-AR101AZ	11-AR201AZ	13-SC113	13-SC213	13-SC105AZ	13-SC205AZ
11-AR179	11-AR183	11-AR224	11-AR283		11-AR301AZ	13-SC114	13-SC214
11-AR180	11-AR184	11-AR278	11-AR284			13-SC116	13-SC216
11-AR181	11-AR-192	11-AR279	11-AR292			13-SC117	13-SC217
11-AR240B	11-AR193	11-AR280	11-AR293
11-AR245		11-AR281
11-AR250		11-AR290
11-AR255		11-AR291
11-AR700A		11-AR340B
111-AR750		11-AR345
11-AR178DS		11-AR350
11-AR179DS		11-AR355
11-AR120B
11-AR190
11-AR191

 

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, resulting in 215 injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions.

Sold at: Small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Toys-R-Us.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through June 2016 for between $130 and $350.

Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

 

Manufacturer: Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd., of China

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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2. URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/URBAN626-Recalls-Electric-Scooters/

 

Recall Date: July 7, 2016

Recall Number: 16- 220 

 

URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/URBAN626-Recalls-Electric-Scooters/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Electric scooters

 

Hazard: The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact URBAN626 for a free repair kit. URBAN626 will reimburse consumers if they choose to have a bike repair shop replace the bolt.

 

Consumer Contact: URBAN626 toll-free at 888-270-6988 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@urban626.com or online at urb-e.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/URBAN626-Recalls-Electric-Scooters/

 

Units: About 1,200

 

Description: This recall involves all models of the URB-E electric scooter. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and carbon fiber. They have two wheels and came in black, gray or white.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of incidents, one resulting in a scraped knee.

Sold at: URBAN626 stores in Pasadena, Calif., and online at amazon.com and URB-E.com from August 2015 through June 2016 for between $1,500 and $2,000.

Importer: URBAN626, LLC, of Pasadena, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.

 

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3. Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

 

Recall Date: July 7, 2016

Recall Number: 16-221

               

Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Mule Pro side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles

 

Hazard: The front floor cover can be punctured by a foreign object, posing an injury hazard to riders.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local authorized Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasaki.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

 

Units: About 28,000

 

Description: The recall involves 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles.  The recalled models are 4-wheel side-by-side seating for three to six people and automotive style controls. The vehicles come in various colors.  The model name is printed on the right and left front fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the steel frame between the right front lower A-arm mounts.

 

2015		2016		2017
Model Name	Model Code	Model Name	Model Code	Model Name	Model Code
MULE PRO-FXT™	KAF820AFF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™	KAF820AGF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™	KAF820AHF/L
MULE PRO-FX™EPS	KAF820BFF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS	KAF820BGF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS	KAF820BHF/L
MULE PRO-FXT™EPS LE	KAF820CFF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS LE	KAF820CGF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS LE	KAF820CHF/L
MULE PRO-FXT™EPS Camo	KAF820DFF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS Camo	KAF820DGF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™ EPS Camo	KAF820DHF/L
		MULE PRO-FXT™ Ranch Edition	KAF820JGF/L	MULE PRO-FXT™ Ranch Edition	KAF820JHF/L
		MULE PRO-FX™	KAF820EGF/L	MULE PRO-FX™	KAF820EHF/L
		MULE PRO-FX™ EPS	KAF820FGF/L	MULE PRO-FX™ EPS	KAF820FHF/L
		MULE PRO-FX™EPS LE	KAF820GGF/L	MULE PRO-FX™EPS LE	KAF820GHF/L
		MULE PRO-FX™EPS Camo	KAF820HGF/L	MULE PRO-FX™EPS Camo	KAF820HHF/L
		MULE PRO-DXT™	KAF1000AGF	MULE PRO-DXT™	KAF1000AHF
		MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS	KAF1000BGF	MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS	KAF1000BHF
		MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS LE	KAF1000CGF	MULE PRO-DXT™ EPS LE	KAF1000CHF
		MULE PRO-DX™	KAF1000DGF	MULE PRO-DX™	KAF1000DHF
		MULE PRO-DX™ EPS	KAF1000EGF	MULE PRO-DX™ EPS	KAF1000EHF
		MULE PRO-DX™ EPS LE	KAF1000FGF	MULE PRO-DX™ EPS LE	KAF1000FHF

 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Kawasaki has received two reports of debris coming up from the floor cover, including one report of debris striking an operator’s leg.

 

Sold at: Kawasaki dealers nationwide from July 2014 through June 2016 for between $12,000 and $16,900.

 

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. of Foothill Ranch, CA.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.

 

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