CareFusion Says Remediation Underway for Recalled EnVe Ventilator
CareFusion is updating consumers on the progress of the Class I recall of the EnVe ventilator. The products were produced from December 2010 to this past January. A leak may take place in these items’ patient breathing circuit, resulting in the ventilator not working properly. The company had previously released remediation plans, which are reportedly… read more
Lush Life Power Strips Recalled Over Potential Shock and Fire Threat
Burlington Coat Factory is voluntarily recalling the Lush Life power strips that come in zebra, leopard, rose, and skull print. The inadequate wiring in these power strips can shock the user and may also start fires. Burlington Coat Factory, The Container Store, and various other stores sold approximately 6,000 of these six-outlet strips. Anyone who… read more
Hospital Television Mounts Recalled by Trumpf Due To Fall Threat
Five hospitals that installed television mounting systems in their Intensive Care Units now need to remove them due to a safety recall. One of the Ondal AC2000 television mounting systems fell in a hospital room. Fortunately, it did not injure anyone. A washer is missing in the arms of these systems, which leads to wear… read more
Pool Safety Tips, Statistics Offered by CPSC’s Pool Safely Campaign
Citing statistics which show that 90 kids 15 years of age and younger (with 72% younger than 5) perished as the result of drowning in a swimming pool from Memorial Day until now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is attempting to spread the word about the importance of pool safety. Starting Sunday and lasting over… read more
Alberta and Manitoba Distracted Driving Laws Under Fire
Bill 16, which took effect in Alberta almost a year ago, may not have the effect lawmakers intended, according to a new opinion piece. It is supposed to prevent distracted drivers from committing such acts as texting or talking on a cellphone while driving. Though the number of tickets has increased, there has yet to… read more
K9 Car Fence Helps Commuters Comply With Pet Restraint Laws
According to a new report, the K9 Car Fence provides a way for dogs to ride in the car safely and conveniently. The prototype was a contraption of bungee cords that drew strange looks from neighbors, but now it has reportedly been refined for production. Devices like these are becoming increasingly important, considering that some… read more
Electric Car Accident Response Education Offered in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Several firefighters received training from the National Fire Protection Association in an area that many across the country may have overlooked. The training, which took place at the Ohio Fire Academy in Reynoldsburg, was centered around how to safely respond to automobile accidents when the vehicle in question is an electric car. There are a… read more
Mississippi Officials Stress Importance of Car Seat Safety
According to a Sheriff’s Deputy in Hancock County, Mississippi, too many car crash injuries occur that are preventable. Many times it’s a simple matter of making sure that kids are strapped into their car seats correctly. A Mississippi health educator states that 90% of people on the coast aren’t using their car seats the right… read more
Hands-Free Texting Legal, But Penalties For Slip-Ups Are Steep
Drivers in California will now be allowed to text as long as their devices are completely hands-free. The new law was proposed as a way to take advantage of this new hands-free technology. A report gives further detail on the amount people could expect to pay in fines. Violators, including those who simply tap a… read more
Alex Model 786X Little Jumpers Trampoline Recalled Over Fall Risk
There has been a recall issued by Panline USA on the Alex Model 786X Little Jumpers Trampoline. Though no incidents have been reported yet, there exists the possibility that the handlebar could break, posing a fall threat to children. About 8,000 units were sold between January and March of 2012. Consumers should contact the company… read more
NHTSA and Safe Kids Warn About Hot Car Danger in Raleigh
Safe Kids and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took part in a press conference at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Wake Tech Public Safety Educational Campus. The accompanying demonstration was intended to call attention to the dangers that occur when children are trapped in vehicles during hot weather. Experts say that deaths resulting from hyperthermia in… read more
Axon Cameras Let Viewers See What Burnsville Police See
Distracted driving is considered a national epidemic, with a push in Washington to have a nationwide ban on texting while driving. In a new report, Axon cameras worn by cops in Burnsville, Minnesota allow others to see evident distracted driving through their perspective, where they observe swerving, inconsistent speeds, prolonged stopping, and careless operation of… read more