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On July 26, technicians with AAA Child Passenger Safety along with the Lodi Police department conducted a car seat safety check near Lodi Lake. They checked and fixed any problems that could be potentially dangerous, correcting even the smallest flaws with the car seats. They alos offered on-the-spot car seats for children who needed a… read more

Most of the time, when a company is alerted to a defect within one of the products they’ve marketed, said firm simply complies with recall directives as set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  The CPSC has only filed one administrative complaint against a company in the past 11 years. That track record changed… read more

Distracted drivers in certain parts of Ohio might soon see themselves fined for more than just texting while driving. The city of Bowling Green is considering implementing a law which bans driving without giving full attention to vehicle operation. The law is so broad, critics say, that it allows police to pull one over for… read more

Kawasaki has issued a recall for its Concours 14 motorcycle. The recall impacts model years 2008 through 2012 and is due to problems with the brake pedal and guard which could lead to possible brake damage or failure. Kawasaki plans to get in contact with owners and dealers will fix the problem for free. The… read more

In a new report, police officers from across America explain how they enforce texting while driving laws. The officers as well as AAA also give advice on how to deal with dangerous drivers while out on the roadways. Statistics show a considerable impairment to operating a vehicle while trying to send a text. Drivers who… read more

Ford has announced the recall of nearly half a million Escape SUVs of the 2001 through 2004 model years.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall is due to an issue with the throttle which could lead to unmanageable speeds. The Escapes being recalled were produced between October 22, 1999 and January… read more

Land O’Lakes Purina Feed announced a voluntary recall of certain of its Dumor Show Poultry and Purina Honor Show Chow  products manufactured from May 23 through July 20 of this year. The poultry feed products are said to have levels of Vitamin D lower than would be healthy for birds. Customers may receive a refund… read more

The Bowling Green, Kentucky-based HeathCo LLC  has recalled almost 8,000 Heath/Zenith 270º motion security lights due to the fact that wiring inside of the lights may sustain damage. When the internal wiring is damaged, there is a possibility of shock to the user. Affected units have SL-5414-WH as their model number.  Consumers should unplug the… read more

A recent tragedy allegedly caused by a driver who was texting has residents of Sioux Falls, South Dakota concerned about distracted driving. The South Dakota AAA is urging the passage of a ban on texting while driving. This week, the organization is using a driving simulator to show drivers firsthand how dangerous distracted driving can… read more

In Medford, Oregon, health officials are concerned about child safety as it pertains to car seats. Four out of five car seats are not being used in the correct manner. In Oregon, children are required to be in a rear facing seat until they reach 20 pounds and are a year old. The most common… read more

Since January 1 and up to June 30 of this year, there have been 29 deaths resulting from 24 collisions along highways in Nova Scotia. Seven of those crashes were likely caused by distraction.  Motor Vehicle Act Section 100D(1) bans drivers from using handheld cellphones or texting behind the wheel. There have been 46 charges… read more

Students in Hamilton, Massachusetts are using a driving simulator to learn just how dangerous distractions such as texting can really be. The simulation has the same speeds and road regulations as if participants were out on the road. Students are asked to text the instructors while reacting to obstacles that could lead to different accidents…. read more