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A new report concerning autonomous cars paints a pretty picture for those hoping that such technology could have an impact on their wallet. The report, which was released by the Celent consulting firm, is called “A Scenario:  The End of Auto Insurance:  What Happens When There Are Almost No Accidents.”  Although there are a lot… read more

More attention is being heaped upon metal-bristled grill brushes, this time by elected officials concerned about public safety. A United States senator is asking the Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to look into the safety of grill brushes with metal bristles.  Last week, Consumer Reports brought citizens word of two… read more

According to a statement issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration, websites are selling drugs falsely labeled as Adderall, a prescription drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. The FDA warns that the drug offered for sale in 30 milligram doses is not the controlled substance Adderall, which has been… read more

State inspections conducted at the Wal-Mart in Monticello, New York, have revealed several signs of a widespread mouse infestation, including thousands of rodent droppings, according to a Consumerist report. The infestation puts the store at risk of being shut down by the state’s health department. Reports of a mouse infestation in the store were being… read more

Toys “R” Us Incorporated, a national toy store chain headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, has announced a voluntary recall for an estimated 24,000 units of the Imaginarium Five Sided Activity Center because it poses a potential choking hazard for small children.  The Imaginarium Five Sided Activity Center is equipped with a xylophone element that employs… read more

The voluntary recall issued by River Ranch Fresh Foods Limited for various varieties of its bagged salad mixes potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, has been expanded to include additional varieties of salad mixes. The organism Listeria monocytogenes is a contaminant known to cause severe and even deadly illness in young children, the elderly, and others… read more

At the request of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Crary Industries Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for an estimated 120 of its ECHO Bear Cat log splitters, due to a potential defect that could pose an injury hazard to consumers. The hydraulic cylinder end cap of certain ECHO Bear Cat log splitters… read more

With texting while driving becoming more and more prevalent, all eyes were on New Jersey when a lawsuit was brought against someone who sent a text message that allegedly distracted a driver and caused an accident.  One of the first cases of its kind, the case could have far reaching implications for anyone who texts,… read more

If you follow recall information, then you may have heard the news recently that the Food and Drug Administration was putting drastic restrictions on shellfish being imported from Korea.  Now, a recall has had to be initiated in response to those new regulations. The new recall was announced by the San Diego, California-based Chicken of… read more

Another product that could be in your home right now has been recalled because of the threat it poses. The recall concerns a variety of three piece oak kitchen table sets imported from China by the Lake Zurich, Illinois-based Vantage Sales and distributed by the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin-based Mason Companies.  The table set, which was… read more

The number one killer of Unites States teenagers is fatal traffic accidents, and the deadliest time of year for teenage drivers began Memorial Day Weekend. The 100 most dangerous days for novice motorists under the age of 20 extends from Memorial Day to Labor Day of each year. Summer vacation means more teenage drivers on… read more

The Astra Daihatsu Motor company, a licensed distributor of vehicles produced by the Daihatsu Motor Company, has issued a voluntary recall for more than 50,000 Daihatsu Sirion and Gran Max vehicles due to a possible fracture in the bottom of the Gran Max’s spare tire compartment, and the Sirion’s potential for causing water damage to… read more