Mouthful of Silver Surprises Mother Expecting Basic Dental Work
A mother in Arizona was recently informed by her daughter’s dentist that the girl had accumulated four cavities which required treatment. The mother consented to the procedure, and the dentist then carried out the operation. The family went home, and all seemed well. That is, until the mom looked into her daughter’s mouth and discovered… read more
Rollaway Risk Leads to Recall of Chevy Express and GMC Savana Vehicles
General Motors has announced the recall of GMC Savana and Chevy Express vehicles of the 2013 model year. 980 automobiles are encompassed by the recall. Apparently, while the affected vehicles are running, the key can potentially be taken out of the ignition, even if the vehicle hasn’t been placed in Park. This brings the vehicle… read more
Use Caution When Returning Home After a Flood
Many parts of California are privy to flooding conditions at various times of the year. As such, residents in at-risk areas need to be prepared for the damage that can occur when the water comes rushing in. The Red Cross has provided a series of safety tips to those returning to their home after a… read more
40 Years of Training Touted By The Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Motorcycle safety is especially important in California, where many parts of the state enjoy warm weather all year round. Numerous organizations are out there which encourage motorcycle safety, and one such agency is touting four decades of offering training to motorcyclists. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation was founded in 1973 so that motorcyclists would have somewhere… read more
Cookware Recalled By Hy Cite Enterprises Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
A series of items designed to be exposed to heat is being recalled because of the danger posed to consumers when the products are exposed to heat. If you have one of the following in your kitchen, do what’s necessary to protect your family. The Madison, Wisconsin-based Hy Cite Enterprises announced the recall, which affects… read more
Fire and Shock Risk Leads Dolan Northwest to Recall 1,100 Burien Lamps
A series of lamps are being recalled because they could either injure the person in possession of the item or cause property damage if their safety issue leads to a fire breaking out. The Portland, Oregon-based Dolan Northwest announced the recall, which concerns 72 inch tall Burien floor lamps produced from November 2011 through September… read more
16 Items Found In German Man Following Surgical Procedure
When ones goes in for a surgical procedure, they generally are of the mind that doctors won’t leave equipment inside of them. Such errors do happen, but those errors may pale in comparison to the situation of a German man who was discovered to have had an astounding 16 items left inside of his body… read more
Ireland and Britain Burgers Recalled Over Horse Meat Fears
Consumers in Ireland and Britain were in for a shock when it was announced yesterday that as many as ten million burgers could have in fact contained horse meat in order to pad out the existing beef content. A recall was issued accordingly by the Ireland-based Silvercrest Foods. Investigators are looking into the issue, and… read more
Aerotech 240 Buses Recalled By Eldorado National Over Fire Threat
Aerotech 240 buses of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Eldorado National because of an issue with the wheelchair lift onboard. 21 buses produced from this past May through October are being recalled, and each came with a Ricon wheelchair lift whose armored pendant cable was installed improperly. This cable doesn’t have a… read more
Consider These Tips When Winter Weather Knocks Out Power Lines
Even though here in Los Angeles we remain relatively safe from winter storms that produce snow and ice, we think it’s important to bring you tips geared toward remaining safe in such circumstances. If you travel, then you never know when winter weather could compromise your safety wherever you are. Should you ever find yourself… read more
Revolutionary Safety Systems Remain Out of Many Consumers’ Price Range
A new article reviews the many types of safety systems that can be found on all sorts of higher end vehicles. However, some wonder about the efficacy of such technologies when their high price point discourages all but the wealthiest of consumers from purchasing the vehicles equipped with the systems. For instance, one can buy… read more
42,000 Circo Girls’ Fleece Blanket Sleepers Recalled by Target
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has gotten serious about enforcing the federal flammability requirements put into place in order to assure the safety of children’s clothing. As such, we’ve been seeing a lot of recalls akin to this next one. Girls’ fleece blanket sleepers under the Circo brand are being recalled by the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based… read more
