Brake failure risk prompts Gooseneck trailer recall
Anderson Manufacturing Incorporated has announced a voluntary recall for four of its Gooseneck trailers, due to a possible equipment malfunction. This is the latest in a series of recalls made at the request of the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for safety issues related to Dexter brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps. The… read more
Senate Votes to Make Black Boxes Mandatory in 2015 Autos
They’re mandatory in airplanes, but very soon, the device known as a black box might soon be required to be installed in motor vehicles as well. The new transportation bill that was just approved by the United States Senate has a clause that makes these event recorders mandatory on all vehicles of the 2015 model… read more
FDA Finds Numerous Safety Violations at Dog Food Plant
If you’ve been following the news, you may have seen something about the numerous dog food recalls that have had to be issued because of manufacturing errors that led to possible salmonella contamination at a South Carolina plant. Well, the Food and Drug Administration conducted an investigation, and today they released their results. The FDA… read more
Five Companies Agree to Assist in Recall of Tots in Mind Crib Tents
Sometimes, as you’ll see in this next story, it’s up to retailers to step up to the plate when a company that sells a defective product stops operating. Tots in Mind, Inc., who was responsible for manufacturing a number of defective crib tents and play yard tents, has gone out of business. Those tents were… read more
Folding stools recalled after consumers report unexpected breakage
In response to a request from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kennedy International Incorporated has announced a voluntary recall for more than 1.6 million units of its folding step stools due to a fall risk posed by the possibility of unexpected breakage during routine use. Kennedy International Incorporated is a product distributor headquartered… read more
California Senates Wants Tougher Cell Laws, But Some Are Opposed
Let this be a warning to all those people who continue to drive while texting or talking on a handheld cellphone: you might soon be facing even steeper penalties. That’s because the State Senate yesterday voted 24-9 to adopt a bill that would increase the fines levied against those persons caught in breach of California’s… read more
Lower Income Cities Tend to Have More Pedestrian Crashes
The city of Newark, New Jersey, is being used as an example of the correlation between an increase in pedestrian collisions and a generally lower income average. Researchers believe this correlation has been established for two primary reasons. The first is that people with low income are often unable to afford a car, and so… read more
Congress Considers Bill That Extends FDA’s Foreign Inspection Power
A seeming inability of the Food and Drug Administration to properly police pharmaceutical factories in other countries has led some lawmakers to offer up a solution. A Pennsylvanian Congressman has put forth a bill that would provide critical funding to allow the FDA to conduct more inspections in drug factories abroad. The bill, known as… read more
Ohio Legislature Bans Texting While Driving Throughout State
An Ohio bill designed to curb the practice of texting while driving has just cleared one more hurdle. The State Legislature voted today by a 82-12 margin to approve a ban of texting while driving throughout the entire state of Ohio. Any violations of this law would be considered a misdemeanor, and fines could reach… read more
CPSC Warns Bicyclists To Look Out For Recalled Products
It’s spring, and that means that numerous people from across the country are about to head out or have already headed out on their bicycles for scenic rides. That’s why the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising everyone to check to make sure that their bike or bike accessories have not been recalled… read more
Undeclared Milk Prompts Recall of Cafe Tasse Belgian Chocolate Bar
Cafe Tasse S.A. is recalling its Noir Belgian Chocolate Bar. The 1.58 ounce Cafe Tasse brand chocolate bar contains milk, but it does not say as much on the label. The candy was sold at retail locations in Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts, and California from January to April of this year. The items have an expiration date… read more
CT Scans Come Under Fire in New FDA Proposed Guidelines
The Food and Drug Administration wants to crack down on the overuse of medical devices that they say might expose children to unnecessarily high amounts of radiation. Last week, the agency released a brand new set of proposed guidelines that would make devices such as CT scans safer for young children. Among other things, CT… read more
