Drowning Risk Prompts Recall of 7,500 Thermobaby Bath Ring Seats
The Milford, Connecticut-based SCS Direct has announced the recall of Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats that were only available through Amazon between June of last year and January of this year. 7,500 of the items, which are meant to be used by babies between five and ten months of age, could be unstable enough to… read more
Parents Asked By FDA To Report Children’s Medical Device Defects
Children’s medical devices have become increasingly commonplace, but the Food and Drug Administration is concerned that parents might not be adequately prepared to report potential adversity associated with a product. Many parents may find themselves attributing a side effect or some type of error to the child or something that they have done wrong, but… read more
Drivers and Pedestrians Must Work Together To Prevent Accidents
A new report attempts to reduce instances of vehicle on pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the Delmarva Peninsula area on the East Coast. However, the tips on offer would be applicable here in California as well. As the report states, vehicles of all types were involved in the incidents, and vehicle operators and persons on… read more
California And Other States Target Unlawfulness on I-80
In California and various other parts of the country that Interstate 80 runs through, officers will be using the final seven days of July as a platform with which to crack down on those drivers whose actions could compromise safety along the aforementioned highway. The I-80 Challenge Highway Safety Initiative, as it’s being called, will find numerous… read more
Make Your Visit To The Fair As Safe As Possible
The California State Fair is going on right now and will likely draw citizens from across the state who want to take part in festivities. But visitors also have to realize there are certain safety precautions that have to be taken whenever dropping by such a venue. A new report out of Nebraska stresses some… read more
Fire Risk Prompts Recall of Coleman, Dutchmen, and Aspen Trailers
Various types of Coleman, Dutchmen, and Aspen travel trailers of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Dutchmen Manufacturing because of an issue with the range burner. 543 vehicles in total could be affected by the defect, which would find the hose which supplies propane to the burner melting when heat builds… read more
Washington State Patrol Blames Traffic Snarls on Texting At The Wheel
Los Angeles drivers fed up with traffic jams around the area have something else they can be mad about: texting drivers. The Washington State Patrol has come to the conclusion that many of the minor accidents which create traffic jams would never happen if the drivers involved weren’t texting at the time of the incident. … read more
795,000 Kenmore Dehumidifiers Recalled Over Fire Threat
795,000 Kenmore Dehumidifiers are being recalled by Sears and LG Electronics. The units were originally recalled back in August of last year, but additional instances of adversity associated with these products have prompted a re-issuance of the announcement. The 35, 50, and 70 pint units are in danger of overheating, a condition that could lead… read more
How to Protect Your Picnic From A Foodborne Illness
One place where food preparation safety standards tend to slip is during the preparation of a picnic. This is problematic. When you set out to put together a summer picnic, whether you’re going to one of California’s many beaches or a local park, you absolutely need to take the same precautions you would at any… read more
Make Your Animal’s Visit To The Dog Park As Safe As Possible
Many dog owners, especially those that don’t have a large yard for their animals to run around, might opt to bring their pet by a local dog park so that he or she can socialize and get needed exercise. However, not all dogs are ready for such a responsibility. Some animals are naturally skittish and… read more
Steps Runners Can Take To Protect Themselves From Harm
Warm weather heralded by the summer typically brings runners outdoors in greater numbers. But if you plan on exercising outside this summer, then it’s important that you take a few precautions that should help protect you from outside harm. A new report explains how. There truly is strength in numbers. Assailants will be far less… read more
Safety Tips For When The Training Wheels Come Off
There will come a time when kids will be ready to make the jump to a two-wheeled bicycle from training wheels. Parents might be struggling with how to ensure the safety of their kids when they’re ushered into this new era of responsibility, and to address those concerns, an officer with the Stoneham Police Department… read more
