Brady Brady
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> This is a good argument for why we shouldn't cap punitive damages on
> wrongful-injury lawsuits.
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> No cap = "What number should I type in for C??? No matter what number
> I type, it might be too low..."
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> Makes those bean-counters sweat... so they do the right thing (recall)
> for the wrong reason (fear of losing everything).
>
>
> On Aug 6, 2008, at 11:13 AM, Steven Beardsley wrote:
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>> Tyler Durden: A new car built by my company leaves somewhere
>> traveling at 60 mph. The rear differential locks up. The car crashes
>> and burns with everyone trapped inside. Now, should we initiate a
>> recall? Take the number of vehicles in the field, A, multiply by the
>> probable rate of failure, B, multiply by the average out-of-court
>> settlement, C. A times B times C equals X. If X is less than the cost
>> of a recall, we don't do one.
>> Business woman on plane: Are there a lot of these kinds of accidents?
>> Tyler Durden: You wouldn't believe.
>> Business woman on plane: Which car company do you work for?
>> Tyler Durden: A major one.
>>
>>
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>> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org]
>> On Behalf Of Brian Engelen
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 11:01 AM
>> To: 'ENGELMANN Michael'; obra@list.obra.org
>> Cc: 'Matthew Rider'
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Look Keo Pedal Recall
>>
>> It was the Stainless steel spindle, which is still OK. The end
>> bearing is what failed. The inner race, nut and washer pulled right
>> thru the outer race of the bearing. The balls are scattered on FL7.
>> Clarification, the bearings balls.
>>
>> Interestingly, I have 2 responders saying they have experienced the
>> same or similar problem. I read the Look recall statement and they
>> list 12 reported incidents. So, we have 3 so far on this list in 15
>> minutes. Hmmm
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>>
>> Brian
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>> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org]
>> On Behalf Of ENGELMANN Michael
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:47 AM
>> To: obra@list.obra.org
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Look Keo Pedal Recall
>>
>> Brian,
>>
>> Which model was yours? Ive got several years on a couple different
>> pairs of Eggbeater SLs, with no problems other than some lateral
>> axle/bearing slop that developed on one (Ive had the same deal with
>> other brands of pedals too, always on the left side, so I figure its
>> gotta be a consistent side-loading quirk in my stroke alignment). I
>> havent heard of any issues with any of the CBs, but of course would
>> be curious to hear if others have had experiences like yours
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org]
>> On Behalf Of Brian Engelen
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:34 AM
>> To: obra@list.obra.org
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Look Keo Pedal Recall
>>
>> Does anyone know if Crank Brothers have done a recall on any of their
>> pedals? I had one break off the axle while pedaling and Im
>> considering it a freak accident. Im not interested in pursuing it
>> unless theres a recall. Brian
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>> -----Original Message-----
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>> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org]
>> On Behalf Of Jeanie Bihlmaier
>>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:16 AM
>>
>> To: obra@list.obra.org
>>
>> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Look Keo Pedal Recall
>>
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>> http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08354.html
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