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Friday, December 13, 2013

Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail

Today's post was shared by U.S. CPSC and comes from www.cpsc.gov

Trek Madone 5.2
Trek Madone 5.2
Units
6,800
Description
This recall involves model year 2013 Trek Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 or 7.9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H. A list of all serial numbers included in the recall is at www.trekbikes.com. Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors.
Incidents/Injuries
Trek has received five reports of loose front brake attachment bolts. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system. 
Sold at
Bicycle stores nationwide from July 2012 through December 2013 for between $3,400 and $6,300, and for custom models between $4,000 and $15,000. 
Importer
Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Distributor
Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, United States and Germany

Trek Madone 5.9
Trek Madone 6.2

Trek Madone 6.2
Trek Madone 6.5
Trek Madone 6.5
Trek Madone 7.7
Trek Madone 7.7
Trek Madone 7.9
Trek Madone 7.9
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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Facebook Delays New Privacy Policy

Today's post was shared by WCBlog and comes from bits.blogs.nytimes.com


Facebook's proposed new privacy policy contained a shift in legal language that appeared to put the burden on users to ask Facebook not to use their personal data in advertisements.
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Facebook's proposed new privacy policy contained a shift in legal language that appeared to put the burden on users to ask Facebook not to use their personal data in advertisements.

proposed new privacy policy contained a shift in legal language that appeared to put the burden on users to ask Facebook not to use their personal data in advertisements.

Facebook has apparently decided to delay a proposed new privacy policy after a coalition of privacy groups asked the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday to block the changes on the grounds that they violated a 2011 settlement with the regulatory agency.

A spokeswoman for the F.T.C. confirmed Thursday that the agency had received the letter but had no further comment.

In a statement published by The Los Angeles Times and Politico on Thursday afternoon, Facebook said, “We are taking the time to ensure that user comments are reviewed and taken into consideration to determine whether further updates are necessary and we expect to finalize the process in the coming week.”

Asked about the delay, a Facebook spokesman said he was unaware of the latest developments.
When it first announced the changes on Aug. 28, Facebook told its 1.2 billion users that the updates were “to take effect on September 5.”

The changes, while clarifying how Facebook uses some information about its users, also contained a shift in legal language that appeared to put the...
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