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795,000 Kenmore Dehumidifiers are being recalled by Sears and LG Electronics.  The units were originally recalled back in August of last year, but additional instances of adversity associated with these products have prompted a re-issuance of the announcement.  The 35, 50, and 70 pint units are in danger of overheating, a condition that could lead… read more

One place where food preparation safety standards tend to slip is during the preparation of a picnic.  This is problematic.  When you set out to put together a summer picnic, whether you’re going to one of California’s many beaches or a local park, you absolutely need to take the same precautions you would at any… read more

Many dog owners, especially those that don’t have a large yard for their animals to run around, might opt to bring their pet by a local dog park so that he or she can socialize and get needed exercise.  However, not all dogs are ready for such a responsibility.  Some animals are naturally skittish and… read more

Warm weather heralded by the summer typically brings runners outdoors in greater numbers.  But if you plan on exercising outside this summer, then it’s important that you take a few precautions that should help protect you from outside harm.  A new report explains how. There truly is strength in numbers.  Assailants will be far less… read more

There will come a time when kids will be ready to make the jump to a two-wheeled bicycle from training wheels.  Parents might be struggling with how to ensure the safety of their kids when they’re ushered into this new era of responsibility, and to address those concerns, an officer with the Stoneham Police Department… read more

The Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples has announced the recall of Bermond Fabric Manager’s Chairs due to a potential fall threat posed.  On 3,350 of these five-wheeled chairs, a breakage of the base is a possibility, a condition that could lead the user to sustain a painful fall.  41 incidents have already been reported, with three falls… read more

Thanks to a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, this week will find officers with the Soledad Police Department taking part in two enforcement crackdowns over the course of as many days.  On Thursday, officers will be frequenting those areas that have typically been susceptible to crashes related to distracted driving.  Anyone caught… read more

4,458 Grand Cherokee automobiles of the 2014 model year have been recalled by Chrysler due to a potential issue with the parking lamps.  These non-SRT trimmed vehicles could experience electrical spikes when alternating from parking to running lights or vice versa.  These spikes could lead the parking lamps to not illuminate, a condition that could… read more

Many people might use the extended daylight hours of the summer as a reason to get some long overdue repair work completed around the house.  And with kids out of school, parents might even wrangle their teens into helping them with the work.  However, it’s imperative that any do-it-yourself projects taking place around the home… read more

Los Angeles was supposed to roll out a bike share program this summer.  Bike Nation, the company that was to be responsible for implementing the program, wanted 4,000 bicycles scattered across the city that persons interested in using to commute could rent. However, as many Los Angeles citizens can probably attest, the system has yet… read more

Rearview cameras are increasingly being installed in motor vehicles in order to reduce the threat of a backing up injury.  Numerous tragedies have taken place simply because a motorist failed to see a child dart into the path of a vehicle.  This can occur at home or even in a public parking lot, and a… read more

When most people board a plane, they tend to tune out the safety directives provided by airline personnel.  But the recent Asiana Airlines crash has prompted a new report focused on heeding such important tips, as exercising the proper precautions in the event of a plane crash can mean the difference between life and death…. read more