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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the efficacy of technology that would enable vehicles to communicate with both each other and stationary edifices in order to help prevent accidents on the road. They currently have 3,000 cars undergoing rigorous testing in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This program is designed to… read more

A number of organizations dedicated to protecting the interests of pedestrians exist across the entire country.  There’s New York’s Transportation Alternatives, Portland’s Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, and there’s even a group right here in San Francisco aptly called Walk San Francisco. It may come as a surprise then that one of the biggest pedestrian-centric cities in… read more

Some government officials would like to see new warning labels on certain cuts of meat. At issue is the process known as mechanical tenderization.  The process involves using either needles or blades to help tenderize tough cuts of certain types of meat.  It works by breaking down meat’s connective tissues and muscle fibers, and in… read more

I previously brought you news about a recall on drop side cribs, and now comes word about another recall that affects a product that children rest in. This time, the product in question is the Britax Baby-Safe infant carrier.  Britax has taken pains to inform consumers that the recall does not involve their Baby-Safe Plus… read more

A long standing rule that forced motorcycle riders in the state of Michigan to always wear a helmet when on their bikes has been brought to an end. Today, the governor of that state signed Senate Bill 291, which gives riders who are over 21 the choice of whether or not they want to wear… read more

Maxey Trailers Incorporated has announced the voluntary recall of 48 of its Gooseneck Tandem Dual Flatbed Trailers due to a potential brake failure issue. The trailers, which were manufactured between September and December of 2011, may have been equipped with Dexter axle electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps that have been improperly heat treated. These brake… read more

Mobility Conquest Limited Liability Company has announced the voluntary recall of 48 of its Trike Motorcycles sold during model year 2009 and 2010 due to a potential brake defect. The Trike Motorcycle’s hydraulic service brakes may contain hoses, lines, piping and fittings that are prone to malfunction. The heat resistant protective insulation lining may not… read more

 In Pennsylvania, a bill recently signed into law by the state’s governor will require motorists to take extra steps to prevent colliding with bicycles. Drivers will be required to yield the right of way to any oncoming bicycle keep at least four feet of distance between their vehicles and bicyclists. The bill will also allow… read more

A number of food products are being recalled by a New York retailer that ships its items all across the country via internet sales. The company,  Mediterra S.A., has produced a variety of foods that contain undeclared allergens.  Depending on the product, allergic consumers could be in danger of ingesting eggs, milk, wheat or nuts. … read more

News broke today about a recall on a crib that might be dangerous for the child within it. The recall concerns a number of Rockland Furniture drop-side cribs manufactured by Nan Far Woodworking.  Specifically, the affected models are called the Cottage Standard, the Nightingale Spindle, the Renew Standard, the Renew Convertible, and a model that’s… read more

The risk of a loss of visibility has caused yet another massive automobile recall that affects vehicles across the entire country. This time, the recall concerns 2011 and 2012 Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia vehicles.  General Motors, the corporation responsible for making the vehicles, announced the recall, which affects about 50,000 automobiles in… read more

Baja Motorsports is voluntarily recalling a series of dirt bikes due to fire hazards caused by a possible fuel tank leakage. The DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes that this recall concerns were made in China and were sold at Pep Boys and other motorsport stores.  4,300 units fall under the purview of this recall…. read more