2012

Gator utility vehicles have been recalled by the Moline, Illinois-based John Deere because of a safety issue potentially presented by the fuel filter in the Kawasaki engines found on the vehicles.  On 4,340 TH, TX, and TS vehicles, this filter might be in danger of leaking, which creates a distinct fire threat if an open… read more

Approximately 220,000 PeaPod Plus and PeaPod Travel Beds have been recalled by the Libertyville, Illinois-based KidCo because the beds could pose a suffocation hazard to child occupants.  Meant to be used by young children up to around the age of three, the items are basically tiny tents with an inflatable mattress that goes beneath the… read more

Forty five types of cake items have been recalled by Publix Super Markets because of the potential for a Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  Maplehurst, a supplier, made the contamination threat known to the company.  At this time, there have not been any reports made in conjunction with the consumption of any of the seven inch chocolate… read more

We’ve spent quite a bit of time in recent days talking about how to keep safe while preparing for Thanksgiving.  In one of those reports, we touched ever so briefly on what to do if you plan to fry a turkey rather than pop it in the oven.  However, we feel that we did not… read more

Highway safety remains vital as we enter an age where technology can protect us in ways that haven’t been possible before.  However, some of those systems have not been implemented in a rapid enough manner, and the National Transportation Safety Board would like to see that change. The NTSB just released a list of the… read more

On the heels of Hurricane Sandy, numerous people have had to turn to portable generators in order to get power for vital functions.  That’s what makes a recall of those items so disheartening.  We already brought you word yesterday of a recall related to generators, and today we’ve received news of yet another recall affecting… read more

An astounding number of vehicles are being recalled by Toyota, marking just the latest in a series of recall announcements that have called the company’s safety track record into question. This time, the recall affects Prius automobiles of the 2004 through 2009 model years.  A whopping 669,705 vehicles might suffer from the defect which necessitated… read more

Motorcycle safety has become a top priority for the California Highway Patrol.  Thanks to a grant from the NHTSA and the California Office of Traffic Safety, the organization will combine enforcement and education in order to protect motorcyclists over the next year.  The ongoing campaign is set to be carried out up until the end… read more

Mission Viejo recently played host to a unique event designed to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel.  The Text Kills tour bus rolled into the Kaleidoscope Mall this past weekend, and as part of the event, five bands from around Southern California played for the teenagers that showed up.  The… read more

842 Encounter, Terra, and Storm vehicles of the 2010 through 2013 model years have been recalled by Fleetwood RV because of an issue affecting safe entry into these motorhomes.  Specifically, the step used to board the vehicle is not supported adequately.  Over time, this could lead the step to become damaged to the point where… read more

With the holidays just around the corner, citizens across the state are no doubt going to start putting up Christmas lights and other holiday decorations.  But in the rush to get things done, it’s tempting to overlook safety.  This is a shame, as there are a number of hazards that might compromise safety during the… read more

Thousands of trucks have had to be recalled because of a defect that might lead fuel to emanate from the vehicle. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced the recall of the trucks.  In particular, FGB72, FEC52, FEC72, and FEC92 trucks of the 2012 and 2013 model years might suffer from the defect which necessitated the… read more