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12,907 Dodge Dart automobiles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Chrysler because of an apparent issue with the dual dry clutch transmission and a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine.  When the weather drops below 20 degrees, the aforementioned engine is in danger of stalling.  If this occurs in the midst of transit, the… read more

The Bloomington, Minnesota-based Salsa Cycles has announced the recall of 1,700 Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bike forks made of chromoly steel that were sold either by themselves or as a component of Salsa Vaya frames and bikes.  Available across the country between February 2011 and June of last year, the forks are in danger… read more

Does your yard contain a trampoline?  During winter months, that piece of play equipment might go largely unused, but with school out for the summer, many children will be looking for ways to pass the time, and they may look to the trampoline as a solution. But this piece of gear can pose serious safety… read more

The topic of limousine safety has come up as of late because of recent incidents in the news.  About a month ago, a tragic vehicle fire claimed the lives of five women on the San Mateo bridge, and this past weekend, a group of people escaped a different blaze which took place in Walnut Creek…. read more

As states make a concerted effort to crack down on distracted driving, you’re seeing lawmakers pass ever-stricter measures on the practice.  California is no different, with legislators recently looking into the possibility of banning handheld cellphones and raising the fines an offender could expect to pay. But other states are attempting to affirm their ability… read more

The idea of a designated driver has caught on in a big way around the country.  But new research shows that the definition of a designated driver is rather loose. A designated driver should be someone who has refrained from alcohol completely.  Not a drop should have passed through their system.  Unfortunately, the aforementioned study… read more

A group of teenagers from Londonderry, New Hampshire has come up with a device that seeks to curtail distracted driving.  Known as the SmartWheel, the technology utilizes a series of sensors placed along the average steering wheel.  These sensors can actually determine if a person has only one hand on the wheel or in a… read more

Vecuronium Bromide for Injection 10mg is being recalled by the Schaumburg, Illinois-based Sagent Pharmaceuticals due to an issue that has the potential to have a distinct impact on patient safety.  Three lots are affected by the recall, and each was provided to Sagent by MN Pharmaceuticals and then made available to hospitals and further distributors… read more

Virage, Rapide, DB9, and V8 and V12 Vantage vehicles produced between May 2012 and this past April are being recalled by Aston Martin because of an issue that could compromise safety.  On an estimated 689 of these vehicles, a break is possible in the throttle pedal arm thanks to an apparent shortfall in the production… read more

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about sunscreen and its proper usage.  The Food and Drug Administration recently altered labeling requirements of such products so that consumers could be better informed of what they’re actually getting when they buy a product, but there still exists myriad mistakes that an individual could make when… read more

Last week, we brought you word of New York state’s recent approval of a bill that would make distracted driving laws affecting younger drivers far more stringent than they used to be.  Now, a new editorial from the staff of the Bakersfield Californian is attempting to get citizens on this coast on board with similar… read more

Distracted driving doesn’t solely pertain to the realm of cellphone usage.  Although texting or carrying on a conversation with someone on the other line can certainly take your eyes and mind away from the road, there are certain other activities that pose their own hazards.  To avoid such distractions, consider some of the tips provided… read more