New Jersey and West Virginia Getting Tough on Distracted Driving
At the beginning of July, West Virginia implemented a law that allows officers to pull a vehicle over if they see the driver talking on their cell phone. The legislation provides for fines of $100 for first time offenders. Lawmakers in states such as New Jersey, however, are rethinking their own punishments after a recent… read more
Power Steering Defect Leads BMW to Recall Z4 and Active E
BMW of North America is issuing a recall on two models, the 1-Series Active E and the Z4, the former of model year 2011 and the latter of model year 2012. The defective component is the power steering assistance system. A sudden loss of steering assistance can occur due to changes in electrical current. This… read more
Sioux Falls, SD To Debate Potential Texting While Driving Ban
The Sioux Falls Public Services Committee has endorsed a new ban on texting while driving, and now the matter is headed to the City Council. Distractions under the potential law would include texting, emailing, tweeting, and Facebooking while driving. South Dakota turned down the law at the state level over the past two years, but… read more
Detroit Holds First Ever Driverless Car Summit
Engineers and traffic safety officials got together recently for the first ever Driverless Car Summit in Detroit. They came to the conclusion that automation may greatly reduce highway deaths by preventing car accidents. Automation does so by correcting human error. A significant amount of money has been invested by the NHTSA to learn more about… read more
EN-EL 15 Camera Batteries From Nikon Recalled Over Burn Threat
Nikon has been forced to recall EN-EL 15 rechargeable battery packs sold with digital SLR cameras. The recall is due to a potential burn hazard found with the batteries. Seven reports of a short circuit and subsequent overheating have already been made around the world. As many as 5,100 battery packs are being recalled in… read more
Fall Hazard Leads Troxel To Recall Flexible Flyer Swing Sets With See Saws
A recall has been placed on Flexible Flyer Swing Sets manufactured by The Troxel Company. The recall has been issued due to a faulty fastener on the seats of the see saw component that could cause the seat to break away. Because this is a safety issue for children due to the ensuing fall hazard… read more
Novartis Recall Leads to Widespread Medication Shortage
When most consumers receive information pertaining to a recall, they likely read through the safety warning to confirm that the product isn’t in their possession and then move on with their lives. In a perfect world, a manufacturer would then correct the defect which led to the recall and the problem would be resolved. However,… read more
Three Auto Insurance Facts Often Overlooked by Consumers [Infographic]
Many people probably don’t fully understand the complexities of auto insurance, but luckily, the infographic found below aims to enlighten consumers about a few crucial facts. Not only is auto insurance important to have in order to preserve the financial wellbeing of you and your family in the event of an accident, but it’s against… read more
Portland Has Highest Percentage of Bicyclists in North America [Infographic]
To become more environmentally friendly, cities almost necessarily have to become more bicycle-friendly. This infographic shows the North American cities with the largest percentage of the population that commutes to and from their destinations via bicycle. Portland, Oregon tops the list with 3.9% of the population hopping on their bikes for their commute. Coming in… read more
Peppermint Bon Bon Recalled by Cass-Clay Creamy For Allergen Risk
Cass-Clay Creamery, a company based out of Fargo, North Dakota, has announced the recall of half gallon packages of Hornbacher’s Peppermint Bon Bon Light and SunnyBrook Peppermint Bon Bon Light, as well as 1.75 quart packages of Schroeder Peppermint Bon Bon. This owes to the fact that they might contain eggs which are not listed… read more
Researchers in Europe Want Fleets To Install Safety Technology
Europe-wide research shows that employers can reduce automobile accidents by equipping the vehicles in their fleets with safety aids. The European Field Operational Test study determined that adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning can reduce almost 6% of automobile accidents. These and other technologies can be beneficial, and the estimated cost for equipping a… read more
Additional Mazuri Animal Feed Products Recalled For Vitamin D Risk
Recently, PMI Nutrition International updated a previous animal feed voluntary recall to include additional kinds of Mazuri feed products (Primate Maintenance Biscuit 25 #, Lot APR11123, Mouse Breeder 9F 50#, Lot APR20122, and Primate Basix 25#, Lot APR20123). This recall became necessary because of the risk that these products might contain a higher level of… read more
