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Christmas can be a hectic time of the year, especially for those families that have a bevy of children to see to.  There are plenty of holiday stresses and hazards posed to adults, but when you tack on the added responsibility of dealing with a child, you begin to look at the things around your… read more

Yet another fire incident has put the Tesla Model S in the news once again, with people around the country continuing to worry about the vehicles’ propensity to catch fire after being involved in an accident.  However, the CEO of the company believes that the media is placing too much scrutiny on these vehicles, which… read more

This is the time of the year when, as the temperatures drop, people turn to their fireplaces as a means to warm their houses.  If, however, you haven’t turned on your fireplace since last spring, then this is also a great time to make sure that your hearth and chimney are going to be conducive… read more

As people ready themselves for Thanksgiving and the holidays in general, certain fire hazards may be created that are important to avoid.  Therefore, citizens may want to take a look at some of the burn and fire safety tips related by the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Injury Prevention Education Coordinator in a new report. The… read more

A possible control loss issue has led to the recall of 1.2 million Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks of the 2003 through 2012 model years by the Chrysler Group.  Chrysler believes that around 453,000 of the vehicles in question could suffer from misalignment of the tie rods of the steering system, an… read more

GU, MRU, CXU, CHU, and LEU vehicles of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Mack Trucks because of an issue with the pro-torque axle spindle nuts found on the units.  1,155 vehicles in total could be impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that improper installation of… read more

The Miami, Florida-based Babycottons has announced the recall of children’s nightgowns ranging in size from 24 months to size six for toddlers.  1,100 sets of 100% cotton sleepwear available in six different prints are impacted by the recall, which was initiated because the products may pose a burn threat to children due to their inability… read more

People aren’t waiting until after Thanksgiving anymore; over the next couple of weeks, you can expect houses to be lit up like amusement parks as residences are bedecked with holiday lights.  It seems that the season is starting earlier and earlier, which means that residents must start thinking now about how they’re going to do… read more

In a bid to improve the safety of generic drugs, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed a new rule that would allow the makers of such medications to be privy to the same regulations as name brand products.  In doing, consumers and doctors alike could potentially gain access to pertinent information more quickly than… read more

Yesterday, we related news to you of a recall affecting a series of ready-to-eat ham and chicken products that were available in California.  However, when it comes to those items that require preparation, it’s largely going to be up to you to cook products all the way through so that foodborne illness isn’t a possibility. … read more

As it gets colder across California and the rest of the country, it’s important that everyone bundle up in order to avoid getting ill or suffering an injury.  If you have pets that reside in your home, you’ll also need to take certain steps to see to their protection.  To do this, think about exercising… read more

A new report out of Tampa Bay takes a look at the increasing availability of so-called automobile black boxes, which can monitor the circumstances surrounding a crash to determine what may have went wrong.  One engineer interviewed for the article noted that most people probably don’t realize that their automobile is equipped with such a… read more