2012

In a recent crackdown on distracted drivers, police in Whitby, Ontario issued 84 citations over a four-day period last week. Police are hoping that the word gets out that distracted driving will not be tolerated.  They believe that many drivers are still ignoring Ontario’s ban on using handheld communication devices while driving. Over half of… read more

There has been a recall issued for Mount Franklin Foods’s Sunrise Indian Corn Candy. The candy reportedly contains undeclared milk, which in some individuals may trigger a potentially life threatening allergic reaction. Information to contact Mount Franklin Foods is provided, and the item can be returned to the store for a refund. The recall involves… read more

California lawmakers have made hands-free use of electronics in order to text in a vehicle legal. The law is AB 1536. One assemblyman thinks the law can better help businesses conduct their affairs on the road in a safe way. He said California laws needed to be updated along with the technology. Automobile manufacturers are… read more

A recent poll from Consumer Reports shows that 85% of Americans had in the recent past seen an individual text or email while walking. 52% of those people reported that the distracted walkers were a danger to themselves and people around them. The number of pedestrian injuries due to distracted walkers seem to be on… read more

According to a study published in “Computers in Human Behaviour,” texting while driving is more dangerous than talking on the phone while driving because it is especially difficult for a driver to be performing two visual tasks at the same time. Eye tracking technology was able to show that it is very difficult to visually… read more

A law passed in Nebraska that banned texting while driving has not made much of an impact on teens behind the wheel of  vehicles. The Youth Risk Behavioral Survey from the CDC showed that older high school students are more likely to engage in texting or chatting on a cellphone. 70% of 12th graders in… read more

In 2012’s second quarter, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has prevented more than 360,000 units of hazardous imports from entering the United States and being dispersed to consumers. These units included children’s toys that contained dangerous amounts of lead and other chemicals. Other items included sleepwear that did not pass safety standards and articles… read more

A survey by AT&T revealed what some people already suspect: many teenagers text and drive. This survey also revealed what would cause teens to think about their texting and driving behavior before they act. This shows that while distracted driving and teenagers appear to go hand in hand, there may be something that can be… read more

An alarming child death report has spurred the recall of Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers by Peg Perego. The voluntary recall stems both from the reported death and the risk of children getting entrapped or strangled inside the strollers while in use. Owners of the potentially dangerous strollers are urged not to use them.  Consumers can… read more

The Ford Motor Company has placed a voluntary recall on 9,320 of their 2013 Escape vehicles. The recall comes after findings which showed a manufacturing defect in the fuel line located in the engine compartment. The fuel line can possibly crack, causing a risk of fire should there be a nearby ignition source. Owners of… read more

It’s been awhile, but for those who pay attention to late night comedy, you’re likely familiar with the story:  a woman visits a McDonald’s, orders a hot coffee, spills said coffee on her body, and proceeds to move forward with a lawsuit against the corporation.  The story was fodder for countless comedians when it happened,… read more

The new texting while driving law becomes official on August 1, 2012 for the state of Alabama. In an effort to see how prevalent this problem is, the Fox6 station in the area decided to drive around and see how many people they could catch texting behind the wheel. They saw the first offender after… read more