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Legacy and Outback automobiles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Subaru.  An estimated 5,379 vehicles are thought to be impacted by the recall.  The steering column assemblies on the affected vehicles could have outer and inner shafts that cease to interact with one another.  Should this situation present itself, the vehicle could… read more

The Anaheim, California-based Optimus Enterprise has announced the recall of Infrared Quartz Radiant Heaters under the Optimus brand.  The recall affects H-5210 and H-5211 models of the portable heaters.  Sold online and across the country between October 2011 and the end of last year, the heaters could suffer from a certain design failure that can… read more

Dog attacks are an all too common occurrence in neighborhoods across the country.  All it takes for your morning jog or afternoon stroll to end in tragedy is for one negligent owner to leave their gate open or refrain from restraining their aggressive animal with a leash.  A new report lays out some of the… read more

General Motors is taking steps to make the recall process go a lot more smoothly, and they’re doing so by harnessing technology. Until recently, the speed with which a recall could be issued by GM was limited because of the way that information about a potential safety problem was gathered.  If a problem were to… read more

For awhile now, AT & T has been putting forth an initiative called “It Can Wait” which aims to cut down on distracted driving all around the country.  Teens are the main target of the campaign, which involves a messages across a host of different mediums.  The campaign brings texting simulators around the country, hosts… read more

When an outbreak of a foodborne illness stemming from a manufacturing facility occurs, negligence to follow regulatory standards and simple error are typically to blame.  But there are also some instances where a manufacturer refuses to acknowledge Food and Drug Administration warnings, or worse, employees knowingly endanger consumers. The FDA has come out with a… read more

Beginning today, teenagers in Utah have a financial incentive not to engage in cellphone usage behind the wheels of their automobiles.  That’s because the state has enacted a law that makes it illegal for teens under the age of 18 to use a phone while driving.  Exempt from the law are instances in which a… read more

Additional trailers are being recalled because of a familiar issue involving the sudden unfurling of the awning.  The recall was announced by Heartland Recreational Vehicles and affects Bighorn, Sundance, Sundance XLT, Landmark, Elk Ridge Express, Elk Ridge, Silverado, and Big Country travel and fifth wheel trailers.  890 or so trailers are thought to be impacted… read more

K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis of the 2006 through 2011 model years have been recalled by Spartan Motors Chassis because of an issue with the steering gear mounting brackets.  On 2,694 vehicles, said component can experience cracking and eventual detachment.  This can eliminate the driver’s ability to properly steer the motorhome, and thus the… read more

As the weather warms up, many people will take to one of California’s many hiking trails to enjoy the scenery and get some exercise.  But going out unprepared can leave you exposed to danger.  Whether you’re biking, hiking, or even whitewater rafting, a number of hazardous incidents could happen to you, and it’s imperative that… read more

Given that May has been designated as National Bicycle Safety Month, there’s perhaps no better time to get your child more invested in wearing a helmet every time they head out on two wheels.  To make sure that your kids are properly protected, consider some valuable tips from Safe Kids and the Bicycle Helmet Safety… read more

A series of heaters is being recalled because they have the potential to heat to a degree that goes beyond what the user was probably intending.  Already, an instance of a fire breaking out has been reported, and thus if you are in possession of one of the recalled units, it’s imperative to heed the… read more