Monday, November 9, 2009

Hurricane Ida Projected Path

Hurricane Ida has reached the Gulf of Mexico and sustained winds up to 75 MPH. Currently, Ida is moving NW at a speed of around 6mph.
Everyone in New Orleans still remembers hurricane Katrina and it appears that Ida might hit the New Orleans again. Current estimations were over 50%. We can only hope that if it hits the city,  the ravage won't be as hard as Katrina.
As per US National Hurricane Centre (Miami) Ida has been reported to re-strengthen and gained the status of category 2 storm, causing the hurricane watch extended up to Florida panhandle, southeastern Louisiana (Mexico Beaches).

maclaren stroller recall

Maclaren plans to recall 1 million strollers---Mclaren has already received 12 reports of children that had their fingers amputed because of hinges on the stroller. The company decided to send out a cover for the hinges to all owners of maclaren strollers. The strollers have been  produced from 1999 until now.

Maclaren began notifying its dealers of the recall in the past couple of days and will  issue a press release in the recall this Tuesday.

Here is the take-home message until the recall is official:

• Stop using all Maclaren strollers---yes, every model made since 1999.

• When the recall goes public on Tuesday, order a hinge cover from Maclaren's web site or phone line. (Note: the web site is not live yet as of this writing).

• Wait until you install the hinge cover before using the stroller again.