Consumer Alert: products recalled in May
Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to be aware of products that were recalled in May. Consumers should take full advantage of the solutions available for those who purchased the recalled items.
“Hoosier consumers have the right to know if items sitting around their homes are flawed or have the potential for unexpected danger. This month, a number of recalled products are child-related, so I encourage parents and caregivers to pay careful attention,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Consumer protection is one of my office’s top priorities. If you have difficulty finding a solution for your recalled product, call my office for help.”
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in May:
- BIBS Baby Bottles from BIBS Denmark ApS
- Heckler 9 Electric Bicycles from Santa Cruz Bicycles
- GreenSpeed Magnum Recumbent Trikes from WizWheelz
- Infant Clothes from Winter Water Factory
- Children’s Robes from NewCosplay
- Children’s Robes from Linum Home Textiles
- Wolverine RMAX Off-Road Side-By-Side Vehicles from Yamaha
- Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards from DGL Group
- Coffee Cups from Moderne Glass Company
- Children’s Pajamas from Free Birdees
- Wonder & Wise Activity Tables from Asweets
- Children’s Sleepwear from Copper Pearl
If you believe you purchased a recalled product, stop using it and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.
To view recalls issued prior to May, visit the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website.
City to Update Street, side path, sidewalk, and accessible curb ramp condition data
The City of Bloomington Street Division is conducting a citywide assessment that will determine the current condition of streets, side paths, sidewalks, and accessible curb ramps. This project builds upon a similar effort that was last performed in 2017 by Public Works with the support of the Office of Innovation and will update the now five-year-old condition data for these important transportation assets.
The Board of Public Works approved a contract with the Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) Company in September of 2021 to undertake this project. Condition data and a variety of associated infrastructure metrics will be collected via a crew in a vehicle that incorporates Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology. LIDAR is more time-efficient than visual data collection alone and allows for real-time data collection while providing more uniform and accurate reporting.
The collected street pavement data will be utilized to update the current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) ratings for all of the City’s 237 miles of public use streets. Staff will use these updated PCI ratings to prepare targeted improvements during the development of the City’s annual paving schedule. An updated asset condition picture for the 29 miles of sidepaths and 236-mile-long sidewalk network, plus associated Americans with Disability Act compliant accessible curb ramps, is another major component of this project.
The project began in late April and data collection is on schedule to be completed by the end of September. A finalized condition data summary and statistics report is expected to be delivered by IMS in early 2023. The finished report will be available to the public on the B-Clear Open Data Portal, along with a host of other Street Division operations data and metrics, which can be found at data.bloomington.in.gov/.
Employers seeking Hoosier talent
Looking for a job or new career altogether? Visit Hoosier Talent Network – a different type of job search tool that provides recommendations based on your individual skills and career potential not just your education and experience. Employers continue to look for talent in Indiana, and they are posting new job opportunities that you may want to check out today!
Creative Entrepreneurs Complete Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement Workshop
33 Hoosier creative entrepreneurs recently participated in the annual On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator. On-Ramp is a national award-winning program designed to educate artists and creative professionals in ten key areas of entrepreneurship and finance and to provide ongoing mentorship and development of arts-based small businesses.
Over the course of three days, participants followed a curriculum designed and led by Elaine Grogan Luttrull of Minerva Financial Arts. The programming took place in Noblesville, Indiana, with Noblesville-based Nickel Plate Arts serving as cohost for On-Ramp. Nickel Plate Arts is also a Regional Arts Partner of the Indiana Arts Commission.
“We are excited to once again offer the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator in support of this critical economic sector,” said Indiana Arts Commission Executive Director Miah Michaelsen. “This year’s participants are a testament to the rich creative economy of the Hoosier State, and we are proud to play a role in accelerating their careers here in Indiana.”
Learn more and meet this year’s On-Ramp cohort.
This Week in Hoosier History
1917 – The Indiana State Banner, designed by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, was officially adopted by the Indiana General Assembly. Hadley’s design won a competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The banner was designated as the State Flag in 1955.
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