Another Toyota Recall Issued, Possible Steering Problems
It was brought to our attention that Toyota has issued a recall for 420,000 cars in the United States after they noted a possible steering problem with some of their vehicles. News outlets have reported that this is a safety recall to replace something that the company has named the crankshaft pulley that is part… read more
Apple’s Siri Could Represent a Legal Liability to Users
The reports from various news sources have stated that the new iPhone’s voice activated Siri may still get you in trouble with the law. According to the authorities, you can use the gadget anytime, what you cannot do is touch it. Anything that is not hands-free can be accident hazards so as long as the… read more
Campaign to Spread Safe Driving to Delaware is launched by Art Forum Students
According to local news from Delaware, thirteen students from local schools who attend to te exchange Art Forum class have started a campaign consisting of the presentation of elements that will fight the temptation of cell phone use while driving. After an extensive research, the group of students confirmed their theory that texting while driving… read more
Distracted Driving Ordinance Approved
According to the local news, the City Commission from the Helena City has approved a unanimous amended draft of the much-expected Distracted Driving Ordinance. In less than 30 days, it will be entirely illegal to drive and talk on a cell phone or use any other mobile gadget or device however, according to the recent… read more
Fire may have been Caused by Electric Car Charger
According to different news sources, a recent fire investigation has put an electric car charger in the spotlight. A home that was set on fire had a unit for charging electric vehicles that was allegedly being used at the time of the fire. Authorities and Insurance agents are looking into what could possibly have caused… read more
Bicycle Bash Hopes to Bring Safety Issues to Light
A recent Bicycle Bash promoted bike safety to all of its participants, according to recent reports from various news sources. Since a young woman lost her mother to a fatal bicycle versus vehicle accident, her life’s work has been making sure bike safety is spread and well publicized so all drivers out there take responsibility for… read more
Trek Issues a Recall for 27,000 bikes, Saddle Clamp Problems Noted
According to the news, there was a recall issued for over 27,000 bikes manufactured by the Trek bicycle company. Reports show that the producers have noted issues related to the saddle clamps. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warrants that all of the recalled bikes are from the 2012 model year. The makes include the 7.3… read more
Beef Jerky Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
According to news recently published, the Texas-based company Whittington’s Jerky Inc. has issued a recall of their popular products due to an alleged Salmonella contamination. Over 120 pounds of beef jerky has possibly been contaminated after an infected sample was discovered in the process of a routine testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food… read more
Recall Issued for Cocoa Plum Eye Shadow
According to various news sources and different blogs, the San Jose, CA based cosmetics firm Purity Cosmetics has issued a recall for their 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Cocoa Plum Eye Shadow. Representatives from the company have announced that the Lot #1B11 was contaminated. After tests were run, it was proved that Pseudomonas Luteola was present in… read more
Mislabeled Seafood Being Investigated by the FDA
According to recent news, the Food and Drug Administration is investigating the much talked about case of seafood species being mislabeled and sold as something different. Reports from the National Fisheries Institute show that the goal is to go through seafood packages allegedly filled with less desirable types of fish that are labeled as expensive… read more
2,800 Motorcycles Recalled due to Fire Hazard
According to many news sources, Yamaha Motor Corp. has issued a recall for V Star 950 and V Star 950 tourer motorcycles. Models affected by this recent recall are from 2009 through 2012. Reports from the manufacturer state that fuel leaks allegedly present in the vehicles could pose a fire hazard posing as a health… read more
38,444 Pontiac G8 Vehicles recalled due to Airbag Flaw
According to recent news sources, a discontinued vehicle produced by General Motors Co. is being recalled due to issues related to ill-timed airbag deployment. The recall was made necessary for 2008 and 2009 38,444 Pontiac G8 cars after the manufacturers noticed the alleged airbag flaw. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM stated… read more
