A defect has led to yet another recall, this time of a line of products that could be within hundreds of thousands of homes. The recall was announced by the Fairfield, New Jersey-based iSi North America, the importer of Twist’n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles.  These bottles, which were produced in Hungary and… read more

A series of motorcycles is being recalled because of the danger they could pose to highway safety. The recall was announced by Zero Motorcycles and concerns a wide variety of models (the S, XU, DS, X, XD, and MXD).  The motorcycles being recalled were of either the 2011 or the 2012 model years, depending on… read more

A wide variety of cheeses available throughout California have been recalled because of a threat that these items could pose to consumers’ health. The recall was announced by the State Veterinarian of California and concerns numerous cheese items produced by the Petaluma-based Andante Dairy.  In addition to the recall, a quarantine order has also been… read more

Yet another product is being recalled because of the potential threat of an undeclared allergen. This time, the recall was announced by Fruiti Pops and concerns their Classic Coconut frozen dessert bars.  Each of these bars would have been available individually in a clear 4 ounce package.  Although this package has no identifying characteristics such… read more

It’s incredibly important to pay attention to recall alerts that get posted throughout media outlets; however, that doesn’t mean that once a recall goes out you can simply move on.  That’s because, as this next report demonstrates, oftentimes an update will be made that expands the purview of the recall. An earlier recall was made… read more

Recalls get issued on a regular basis, most of them concerning products that you might never even come into contact with and thus don’t have to worry about.  But perhaps the most serious recalls are those that involve medical devices.  After all, patients rely on such devices to improve their quality of life and allow… read more

With road construction heating up during the summer months, many road crews are finding a new job hazard: drivers who are distracted by their smart phones. One state, Virginia, is stepping up a new awareness campaign in order to decrease the number of accidents on job sites. The “Orange Cones, No Phones” campaign is an… read more

On June 29th, BI-LO implemented a voluntary recall on Southern Home brand Bacon Ranch Salad Mix and Southern Home brand Creamy Parmesan Salad Mix. BI-LO strongly suggests all consumers return the recalled item to receive a refund or else simply immediately discard the item. The item is being recalled due to the possibility of small… read more

It is no longer illegal to briefly handle or touch your cellphone while driving your car in Ontario. A provincial court justice has ruled that holding a cellphone requires more than just touching or briefly picking up the device while behind the wheel of your car. This finding overturned a ruling by a Justice of… read more

Volvo Cars North America has been fined $1.5 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA reported that Volvo failed to make safety recalls in the allotted timeframe of five days six times in 2010. The recalls were due to a number of issues ranging from faulty airbags to potentially defective batteries. The… read more

While any time of the year can dangerous for teenage drivers, it appears that summertime is actually one of the worst periods. According to a new report, this is due to teenagers being more keen to partake in things like drinking, smoking, and doing drugs. Although those things can cause their fair share of damage,… read more

The National Safety Council thinks that the country is moving in the right direction in regards to teaching teenagers about the dangers of driving while using a cellphone. Recently, Congress passed a Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill which authorized a $13 million grant program that could be utilized by states to create programs which would slowly… read more