R-Model, HP2, S 1000, and K-Model motorcycles of model years ranging between 2005 and 2012 are being recalled by BMW of North America.  50,184 vehicles could be affected by an issue wherein the auxiliary and the primary fuel pump flanges are in danger of cracking.  If this cracking becomes sufficient, fuel could emanate from that… read more

The possible presence of particulate matter has prompted the recall of three lots of Clinimix and Clinimix E Injections by Baxter International.  The recall affects Lot 2B7709, 2B7717, and 2B7729, which were available from May of 2012 to this past October.  Consumers have reported finding particulates in these parenteral nutrition items.  If an individual gets… read more

Zeus 360, Zeus Turn, and Coccoro child restraints are being recalled by Combi USA because of a possible safety issue associated with the items.  33,139 child safety seats are impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was realized that the products may not be in compliance with federal regulations.  This is due to… read more

Here in Southern California, where the beaches can receive visitors even in the middle of winter if the weather is right, the only type of sunburn that many people are going to think about is what can occur at the ocean.  However, there’s another type of sunburn that persons have to strive to avoid, and… read more

There’s always a chance that, while you’re out driving, your vehicle could suddenly cease to function.  One of the most likely culprits when this occurs is a dead battery. Hopefully, you’ll be close to home or at the very least in a place where it will be easy to pull your vehicle over.  If you’re… read more

Another train wreck has safety advocates and federal officials worried about the current state of the industry.  This time, the National Transportation Safety Board has vowed to look into the matter, and their efforts as well as the current state of things are examined in a new report from the Los Angeles Times. In question… read more

If you’re going to be headed out into severely cold weather anytime in the next few months, you want to be able to protect yourself from some of the dangers that can appear in such low temperatures.  Connecticut’s Department of Health offers insights on how to protect yourself amid such an environment, and you should… read more

A potential safety hazard associated with the door locks from Fastec available on the vehicles has led to the recall of 3,175 recreational trailers.  This particular recall was announced by Monaco RVs and affects vehicles from model years ranging between 2008 and 2013.  When the key is pulled away from the lock, said lock can… read more

Another study has come out that highlights the continued threat posed by distracted driving, but there’s one finding from the study that is sure to rankle some safety advocates.  The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute carried out the research, which involved an analysis of 42 teens and 109 experienced adults at the wheel by way of… read more

Automakers are increasingly adding noise to their electric vehicles so that they can be identified by pedestrians and cyclists who might otherwise be unable to suss out the presence of the larger automobile.  This trend is explored at greater depth in a new report, which shows how experts who are usually accustomed to softening sound… read more

Followers of this blog can see that dietary supplements get recalled on a fairly regular basis.  This is despite the fact that supplements aren’t required to go through the same rigorous approval process that medications must be put through before arriving on the market.  Typically, a dietary supplement will be privy to a recall alert… read more

If your Christmas and New Year’s travels took you across the country, then you could be getting ready to head back home about now.  That will mean that you need to revisit some of those things that can be done to assure that your commute is as safe as it could possibly be.  You might… read more