2012

One of the most interesting safety concepts being pushed in cities with eco-friendly reputations is the concept of a protected bike lane, and now Salt Lake City is looking to be tossed into that mix. Protected bike lanes work by having cars park about a car’s length away from the curb, creating a bike lane… read more

There are a number of hazards that teens face when getting into the car.  Some are obvious, such as the danger that texting while driving can present.  But not all obstacles are as readily apparent. A new study by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm insurance has found that teenagers with friends riding… read more

Maserati has announced a recall of their GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertible automobiles manufactured between June 2008 and March 2010.  The model years affected are the same as the manufacture dates mentioned. 1,768 units are included within this recall, which arose because of a defect in the lamp assembly.  This defect can contribute to a failure… read more

Bumbleride has had to recall their Indie and Indie Twin strollers due to a defect that creates a possible fall hazard. 28,000 units are affected by this recall, which encompasses model numbers I-107, I-110, and I-205 in the single stroller product, and IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 in the twin stroller set.  Both products were produced… read more

Bin-Bin Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers that were distributed by President Global Corporation between January 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012 are being recalled. The recall has been issued because of the presence of egg, which has not appeared on the label. There has been one reported allergy case to date as a… read more

There seems to be no shortage today of stories involving a product posing a danger due to an electric shock hazard. Next up, Williams Sonoma, whose West Elm division has announced a recall of nearly 6,000 Overarching Floor Lamps, a six and a half foot tall lamp with a curved arm that allows the lamp… read more

Earlier today I brought you news of a recall of certain HP fax machines, and now comes word that a similar piece of office equipment from a different company could pose a danger. Konica Minolta has announced a recall of select models of its Magicolor and Bizhub printers.  The affected units are Magicolor 4750 DN… read more

Sometimes, the very way in which a food is processed can pose a danger to the consumer. W & C International Import Inc. has announced a recall of their “Rely” Dried Yellow Croaker, a fish product made in China but distributed all across the United States.  New York State Food Laboratory testing revealed that the… read more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Hewlett Packard has recalled over one million fax machines due to a fire hazard. The problem involves the failure of defective internal components.  This failure causes the fax machines to overheat and subsequently catch fire. Already seven reports have reached HP of fires breaking out in the… read more

Even though you may have just recently put away your Christmas ornaments, now comes a reason to dig them back out. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Nantucket Distributing Co. announced a recall of around 4,500 Hurricane Style Lights which were imported from China and sold at Christmas Tree Shops in the Midwest,… read more

Likely you have a power strip somewhere in your home.  If so, then you may want to pay attention to the following recall. Lush Life power strips that were sold for $15 at various Container Store locations nationwide have been recalled.  The items in question do not meet fire resistance requirements because the wiring in… read more

The birth control industry is reeling from a one-two punch that calls into question various procedures associated with creation of the drug. Last month found an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration ruling that Yaz and Yasmin birth control packages need to better inform the user of a risk of blood clots.  That… read more