E-Cigarettes and Exploding Batteries

Exploding Batteries Injure Some Smokers Unregulated E-Cigarettes Mask Hidden Dangers E-cigarette use among teens tripled from 2013 to 2014, alarming health officials. The new year often brings new beginnings. Resolutions to lose weight, save more money or finally start that big home improvement project may be high on your list. Many of us will also resolve to quit smoking, and some will turn to e-cigarettes as a way to stop gradually. But do they deliver as promised? Before you use e-cigarettes as a way to lower your tobacco use or stop smoking, You Should Know about the hidden dangers associated with this increasingly popular product. Inside Scoop Here >>> BY THE NUMBERS / 3x Growth Teenage use of e-cigarettes has tripled in recent years, making e-cigarettes more popular now among teens than traditional cigarettes. The head of the CDC warns that nicotine use in teens can cause harm to brain development. 500 Brands There are over 500 different brands of e-cigarettes, with 7,700 flavors of nicotine liquid. None of these brands or liquids are regulated or evaluated by the FDA in order to determine their safety. 25%  Yearly Sales in the U.S. e-cigarette industry are projected to grow by about 25 percent per year through 2018 and may surpass traditional tobacco cigarette sales in 10 years. BOOKMARK FAVORITES / E-Cigarette Use May Not Help Smokers Stop Smoking As Often Believed Seventy-five percent of people who use e-cigarettes practice dual use by also smoking traditional cigarettes instead of using them as a way to stop smoking. View video. Chemically-Laden Candy Flavors Pose Hazards to Smokers, Entice Young People A recent Harvard study shows the presence of harmful chemicals in many e-cigarette flavors. View video. FAA Bans E-Cigarettes From Checked Baggage to Prevent Explosions The FAA has issued a warning that the lithium-ion batteries found in e-cigarettes can pose a fire hazard in cargo holds of airplanes. View video. Concussions: A Sneak Peek at Our February Issue A new report documents the impact of litigation on the investigation of concussions in professional sports and sports at all levels. Read here Public Enemy Number One: Forced Arbitration Forced arbitration is a growing threat to the safety and legal rights of all Americans, says Julia Duncan, director of federal programs for the American Association for Justice. Listen now
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America's 2015 Top Safety Stories

Presenting America’s 2015 Top Safety and Justice Stories Add one very special gift to your holiday list this year courtesy of the American civil justice system: safer products and services. Whether we’re talking the toys we buy for our children, the drywall we install in our homes, the new cars we park in our garages, the guardrails that keep them on the road, or even the nursing home care we arrange for our elderly parents, several unsafe or unfair practices were uncovered in 2015 thanks to the courage of ordinary citizens and – when necessary – a court of law. Before you hit the mall, you might want to check out our list before shopping for yours! Read More >>>

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7th Right An increasing number of Americans are unknowingly giving away their Seventh Amendment right to a day in court by signing forced arbitration clauses, according to this New York Times investigation. $2 Saved Trinity Industries failed to tell the federal government about changes to its guardrail system that saved the company about $2 per system. In June, a federal judge ordered Trinity to pay $663 million in penalties after reports surfaced that the altered guardrails were slicing through cars. $77 Billion Approximately 48 million Americans are sickened by foodborne illnesses every year; 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die, costing the nation approximately $77 billion. Lax production practices and oversight are often to blame, according to this report [download].

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Tips for Buying Safe Toys Before hitting the mall to buy a holiday present for the children in your life, run through these tips for purchasing and playing with safe toys. View video. Food Safety 101 Chef Jim Ringler from the National Academy of Science explains best practices for food safety both in and out of the home. View video. Beware the Fine Print Tinker Martin-Bowen didn’t know the contract she signed with an arbitration clause would take away her right to a jury trial until it was too late. View video. http://letamericaknow.com/view_newsletter_ysk.php?memberid=22402&orderid=825&newsletterid=299&issueid=1512&subscriberid=0