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The number of dog bite fatalities which occurred last year is compiled and examined in a new report.  In many cases, the deaths can be attributed to pit bulls, who make up the lion’s share of the attacks.  This comes despite laws in many states placing regulations and prohibitions on owning such animals. Throughout all… read more

Dual-Wattage Travel Convert Kits have been recalled by the Mansfield, Massachusetts-based Samsonite.  These items, which are intended to be used by American travelers who hope to make their appliances function in electrical outlets available in other countries, could suffer from a defect when set to the 50 watt setting.  If a load exceeds this level… read more

Feet upon feet of snow have been dumped upon New England, but certain parts of California are also no strangers to the dangers of snow accumulation.  When snow builds up, it can create a whole host of safety threats that can wreak havoc along the roads and around homes.  To make sure you’re safe if… read more

A panoply of voices have chimed in on the advisability of a texting and driving ban in the state of Texas.  A new report takes a look at the many sources of division, including opposing studies that have come to some very different conclusions. The Texas Transportation Institute a few years ago attempted to gauge… read more

Many states are preparing this year for a legislative battle over the issue of texting and driving.  One such state is Oklahoma, where it’s still legal to text at the wheel.  A proposal from a Representative from District One would change that. That measure would ban texting and driving among most, but not all, drivers. … read more

A report found in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine illuminates some of the biggest hazards found in households across America.  Consumers concerned about maintaining safety for themselves and their children should take note. By analyzing accident data between 2000 and 2008, the persons behind the study were able to determine that, on average, 30,000… read more

A product hailing from Santa Clara is being recalled because of a potential E. coli threat that could compromise the safety of consumers.  San Jose Valley Veal announced the recall, which affects boneless veal trimmings originally available in a 60 pound cardboard case.  1,260 pounds in total are being recalled by the company, and all… read more

Throughout the Northeast, citizens are battening down the hatches to protect themselves from the Winter Storm that’s set to wreak havoc.  And here in California, we’re not always free from the ravages of winter weather either.  Snow is a possibility throughout much of the state, and those who travel throughout the country also have to… read more

Snowy weather may still impact California for the next few months, and as such, people must pay particular attention to recalls of items designed to be used during these frosty months.  If you own one of the following products, make sure you do what’s necessary to protect yourself from harm. The Valcourt, Canada-based Bombardier Recreational… read more

For a long time, airbags have been the nearly exclusive purview of automobiles.  As vehicle occupants, we tend to take these protective measures for granted.  It’s thus easy to forget that motorcyclists and bicyclists aren’t likewise protected when they’re involved in a collision.  We recently brought you word of airbags meant for just these types… read more

Companies across the world continue to develop systems meant to improve safety along the roads.  Although many of these technologies are geared toward automobiles and their occupants, that isn’t always the case.  Yesterday we brought you news of a Swedish team that worked on an airbag that inflates around a bicyclist’s head when it senses… read more

The safety of bicyclists is receiving attention in the city of San Diego.  Earlier this week, the Land Use and Housing Committee approved a measure that would call upon city officials to prioritize bicycle safety and infrastructure improvements.  Now that the document has received the go-ahed from the committee, the Council will consider the matter. … read more