14,000 Glacier Bay Medicine Cabinets Recalled By Anaheim Company
The Anaheim, California-based RSI Home Products has announced the recall of bathroom medicine cabinets under the Glacier Bay brand. There are four different models of cabinet impacted by the recall, adding up to a total of 14,000 affected products. The back panel or the mirror can be dislodged from the cabinets, and when they come… read more
300,000 GMC Sierras And Chevy Silverados Recalled Over Fire Risk
GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado vehicles of the 2014 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a possible overheating threat. Each of the 300,000 vehicles estimated to be affected by the recall could have a 5.3L or 4.3L engine. The overheating issue affects the exhaust and could be triggered when the vehicle… read more
Protect Yourself During Projects That Are Do-It-Yourself
Now that the holidays are over, many people have no excuse for continuing to put off those home remodeling plans that may have been on their radar for months. If such a do-it-yourself project is in the near future for you, you must make sure that you’re taking the proper precautions so that you and… read more
Acetaminophen Warning Issued In Light Of Perceived Risk At High Levels
Most people probably think nothing of popping a couple Tylenol when they’re suffering from a headache, and in small doses, there shouldn’t be a problem for most consumers. However, the Food and Drug Administration has grown increasingly concerned about what could occur if people take too much acetaminophen, the active ingredient, at any one time,… read more
FDA Urges Caution When Removing Warts
Have you had a pesky wart that you wanted to remove but didn’t want to have to go in to the doctor to do so? If so, then you might set your sights on the kind of over the counter products that are readily available in stores around the country. Unfortunately, these items could prove… read more
Investigation Reveals Early Knowledge Of Rail Car Deficiencies
The safety of rail cars has been called into question recently, and a new investigation from NBC News indicates that regulators may have known about potential problems long before a series of crashes led to calls for improvements. This issue has grown in importance in recent years as oil companies seek to transport vast amounts… read more
27,933 Edge Automobiles Recalled By Ford Over Fuel Leak Risk
Edge automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years that have 2.0L engines are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company because of a safety issue that could pose a fire threat. 27,933 vehicles are potentially impacted by the recall, which comes as the result of an error during manufacturing. This could lead to a… read more
Honda and Columbia Lawnmowers Recalled Over Safety Hazard
Honda and Columbia Lawnmowers are being recalled by the Torrance, California-based American Honda Motor Company. There are far more Honda lawnmowers (at 20,800) than Columbia lawnmowers (at 48) affected by the recall, and in addition to the United States, there are 3,000 Columbia lawnmowers in Canada being recalled. An issue with the engine stop switch… read more
Leakage Threat Prompts Tandem To Recall Insulin Cartridges
Insulin users should be aware of a recent recall affecting a product used for the administration of the substance. The recall, which was issued by Tandem Diabetes Care, affects those cartridges that are supposed to be used in connection with the t:slim Insulin Pump. 47,460 cartridges, ten to a box, are being recalled because of… read more
Car Seat Study Reveals Troubling Oversights In Safety
Most parents don’t even realize when they’re doing something wrong with a car seat. It’s not like they’re purposely putting their children in harm’s way; they’re simply making the kind of mistakes that people make all throughout the country, the type of oversights that wouldn’t receive a second thought unless the vehicle is involved in… read more
Tesla Rep Takes Issue With Questions About Safety
Last week was all about the automotive safety innovations on hand at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but this week, automakers have gathered in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show. At that venue, one embattled automaker decided to take a stand. Tesla has caught flak for a few different reasons over… read more
California Food Rule Will Apply To Bars As Well
There continues to be quite a bit of hubbub surrounding a rule that came into being at the beginning of the year in California. We discussed this last week and yesterday, but what the rule basically boils down to is that food handlers at restaurants are going to be required to wear gloves during preparation. … read more