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According to news sources, about 440 Dutailier Group crib units have been recalled due to the drop side of the crib potentially becoming detached, causing a space where infants could be entrapped. The company, Dutailier Group Inc., announced the voluntary recall , after it was found that the slats on the drop side of the crib… read more

According to news sources, a previous Honda recall was expanded to include about 273,000 vehicles additional vehicles after it was found that their airbags deployed too forcefully, resulting in potential injury of fatality as a result. The vehicle models included in the new recall are 2001 to 2003 Odyssey and the 2003 Pilot. The recall… read more

According to news sources, a Halloween Projection Flashlight sold by Nygala has been recalled due to risks of overheating, which can lead to burn or fire hazards for consumers. The company announced the recall of about 10,000 units of the Halloween projection flashlight in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled product is… read more

According to news sources, a new study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has produced an algorithm that comes closer than any other algorithm currently available in predicting potential red light runners. The algorithm essentially takes into consideration the different elements of potentially running through a red light such as deceleration, distance… read more

According to news sources, two companies called LightSquared and Smarter Car have joined forced to create new innovative safety services for motorists on the roadway by supplying critical vehicle information to drivers and auto dealerships in realtime. The service is intended to be offered by automobile dealerships as an additional safety option. The companies mentioned… read more

According to news sources, Front Row Produce grape tomatoes have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination found during random testing of the product. The recalled products are the 10-ounce pint and the 10-pound bulk Front Row Produce grape tomatoes. The recall was initiated after it was discovered by Rio Queen Citrus that the product… read more

According to news sources, Subaru vehicle models such as the 2012 Legacy, Outback and Impreza are part of a major recall announced by the company due to faulty brakes that reportedly cause “greater than usual” brake travel. The company has already sold approximately 3,000 vehicles of the new model year in North America already, while… read more

Local news reports have stated that a company from California, Papa Cantella’s Inc. has recalled 456 pounds of chicken sausage packages after the company noticed the product was mislabeled. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service states that the reason behind the recall is the presence of walnuts, an undeclared allergen that… read more

According to recent statistics reported by many news articles, the use of cell phones and other technologies is the main cause of the increase in deaths related to distracted driving accidents. The authoritative reports from California transportation safety officials demonstrate that the most common distraction among young adults is unfortunately, texting while driving. The state… read more

The recent coverage of the several issues GM has allegedly had to deal with involving Volt batteries have made some car owners fear for the quality of the batteries in their own cars, according to the news. Recent house fires and federal crash tests have triggered a national discussion on GM’s new electrical endeavor. GM… read more

Many news outlets across the country are reporting a recent case of elder abuse related to financial fraud. The case everybody has been talking about involved an elder who was the victim of Credit Card theft. The alleged thief happened to be the one caregiver who reportedly watched over the senior after she found herself… read more

According to recent health-related news articles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hold a public meeting to address an increasing National concern with the microbiological safety of cosmetics sold across the country. The reports reinforce that the FDA doesn’t have any jurisdiction over cosmetics approval but that a future oversight is allegedly necessary. There… read more