A recent poll from Consumer Reports shows that 85% of Americans had in the recent past seen an individual text or email while walking. 52% of those people reported that the distracted walkers were a danger to themselves and people around them. The number of pedestrian injuries due to distracted walkers seem to be on… read more

According to a study published in “Computers in Human Behaviour,” texting while driving is more dangerous than talking on the phone while driving because it is especially difficult for a driver to be performing two visual tasks at the same time. Eye tracking technology was able to show that it is very difficult to visually… read more

A law passed in Nebraska that banned texting while driving has not made much of an impact on teens behind the wheel of  vehicles. The Youth Risk Behavioral Survey from the CDC showed that older high school students are more likely to engage in texting or chatting on a cellphone. 70% of 12th graders in… read more

In 2012’s second quarter, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has prevented more than 360,000 units of hazardous imports from entering the United States and being dispersed to consumers. These units included children’s toys that contained dangerous amounts of lead and other chemicals. Other items included sleepwear that did not pass safety standards and articles… read more

A survey by AT&T revealed what some people already suspect: many teenagers text and drive. This survey also revealed what would cause teens to think about their texting and driving behavior before they act. This shows that while distracted driving and teenagers appear to go hand in hand, there may be something that can be… read more

An alarming child death report has spurred the recall of Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers by Peg Perego. The voluntary recall stems both from the reported death and the risk of children getting entrapped or strangled inside the strollers while in use. Owners of the potentially dangerous strollers are urged not to use them.  Consumers can… read more

The Ford Motor Company has placed a voluntary recall on 9,320 of their 2013 Escape vehicles. The recall comes after findings which showed a manufacturing defect in the fuel line located in the engine compartment. The fuel line can possibly crack, causing a risk of fire should there be a nearby ignition source. Owners of… read more

It’s been awhile, but for those who pay attention to late night comedy, you’re likely familiar with the story:  a woman visits a McDonald’s, orders a hot coffee, spills said coffee on her body, and proceeds to move forward with a lawsuit against the corporation.  The story was fodder for countless comedians when it happened,… read more

The new texting while driving law becomes official on August 1, 2012 for the state of Alabama. In an effort to see how prevalent this problem is, the Fox6 station in the area decided to drive around and see how many people they could catch texting behind the wheel. They saw the first offender after… read more

With the passage of Julie’s Law, Illinois is cracking down on people speeding more then 30 miles per hour over the limit.  A judge used to be able to simply grant court supervision to someone caught speeding over 30 mph above the limit, but that’s no longer the case. The new law is named after a… read more

Tita Products is recalling Colombian-style cheese because of potentially improperly pasteurized milk used in the manufacturing process. This may cause a variety of foodborne illnesses, including Listeria and Salmonella. The recalled cheese products are sold in rectangular clear plastic tubs and plastic pouches and are labeled Quesito Colombiano Colombian Cheese. No illness has been reported… read more

83 Volkswagen Beetles of the 2012 model year have been recalled due to their possibly having tires that do not meet federal safety standards. The tires on the affected vehicles can be over or under inflated, creating a crash risk. Owners of the affected vehicles are being notified by Volkswagen and the tires will be… read more