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There’s no shortage of sources out there providing some holiday safety tips to consumers, but perhaps no entity has established the same authority as the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  When this government agency talks, people listen, and thus it’s great to see them working with the National Fire Protection Association and the Maryland State Fire… read more

Numerous chassis are being recalled from around the country because of an issue affecting both the brake lights and the cruise control. Daimler Trucks North America announced the recall, which pertains to XB and XC custom chassis under the Freightliner brand.  Each of the 2010 through 2013 model year chassis available were produced from the… read more

Recently, we provided you with an important report about safety as it pertains to the usage of nail guns.  These items must only be used when strict safety precautions are followed, otherwise an injury would be possible.  Now, just a couple days after that report, a recall of nail guns is being issued. The Anderson,… read more

The state of Virginia has drawn one step closer to bolstering anti-texting while driving legislation.  A stronger version of the law was pre-filed Tuesday and then endorsed yesterday by the Virginia State Crime Commission.  Currently, the law is only a secondary offense, so anyone texting behind the wheel can only be pulled over if he… read more

Last Saturday, the Alameda Police Department began implementing two programs meant to enhance bicycle safety around the area.  The first initiative tasks officers with rewarding children whom they deem to be engaged in safe cycling behavior.  The officers will be able to bestow upon such kids a token that can be redeemed for a free… read more

Just under 30,000 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles of the 2009 through 2012 model years have been recalled by BMW.  The recall was necessitated once it was discovered that loosening of the engine belt idler pulley bolt could occur.  This might lead the component to break completely given enough time.  A vehicle experiencing such… read more

With storms continuing to pound the Northern California area, now is the perfect time to discuss those precautions one must take to ensure that safety remains paramount throughout the winter.  As snow begins to be dumped on certain parts of the state and the country, snowplows will be popping up across the landscape, and it’s… read more

A series of items that could lead a user to sustain a shock or incur a burn is being recalled.  Consumers who own these items should not underestimate the threat. The recall pertains not to fireplaces, but to inserts that can be placed into fireplaces in order to create liquid propane or natural gas effects. … read more

A massive automobile recall has been announced, but what separates this next recall announcement from other similar safety directives is the fact that the auto company is actually encouraging drivers to seek alternate means of transportation until the issue can be fixed.  This might suggest a danger that could present itself at any moment. Ford… read more

An anti-texting and driving campaign is being enacted in Kentucky with the help of a former college football coach at Louisville.  The coach will be featured in a public service announcement that attempts to fill people in on the dangers posed by texting behind the wheel.  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is putting forth the effort,… read more

Police in Porterville, California have grown increasingly concerned about the potential for pedestrians to be harmed while traveling along local roads.  Over the past six weeks or so, three pedestrians have died following a collision with a motor vehicle, which has led the police department to initiate an operation meant to encourage pedestrian safety.  The… read more

A potential threat posed to a patient’s health has led to the complete market removal of Zofran, an anti-nausea drug typically given to individuals dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy.  The Food and Drug Administration expects that all single IV 32 milligram doses of the drug will be taken off the market by the… read more