2013

The threat of a laceration has prompted a wide-ranging recall that could affect those persons who are into canning as a hobby.  If you fall into that category, then make sure you pay attention to the announcement. The Kent, Washington-based Progressive International announced the recall, which pertains to One Handed Jar Lifters.  These plastic and… read more

All across the country, states are getting tough (or at least considering getting tough) on distracted driving.  But it’s not just states that are getting in on the act.  In many cases, cities are going even further than legislators at the state level to root out dangerous cellphone and texting behaviors and save lives. One… read more

Many states are exploring the possibility of passing some sort of a ban on either texting at the wheel or all cellphone usage altogether.  But the possibility of approval appears bleak in one state. In New Mexico, the bill that was under consideration by the Senate wouldn’t have gone all that far.  Persons found to… read more

We tend to take airbags for granted when we’re riding in an automobile, but bicyclists don’t have the same safety assurances.  The Hovding aims to change that.  Two Swedish students partnered to create the Hovding, which is basically an airbag for a bicyclist’s head.  Disguised as a fashionable neck scarf, the airbag can sense when… read more

An incident that took place this week at South El Monte High School’s shows us that tug of war contests are not as harmless as many might think.  During this particular event, the rope being used actually snapped during the competition.  Unfortunately, the rope had been wrapped tight around the hands of two seniors, and… read more

Cornerstone Class A motorhomes of the 2012 and 2013 model years and Anthem Class A and Aspire motorhomes of the 2011 through 2013 model years have been recalled by Entegra Coach because of a potential issue with the wiper blades.  On 359 of these vehicles, a wiper link may not be long enough to ensure… read more

Until the winter draws to a close, keeping safe amid cold weather conditions is going to remain important.  It might be February already, but that just means that we have about two more months where cold or snowy circumstances could compromise our safety, even in California.  To make sure that you stay safe if you… read more

Elder abuse is a serious problem taking place all across the country, and one form of abuse that sadly goes unreported far too often is financial abuse.  A new report estimates that only about 20% of instances of elder abuse is reported to the necessary authorities, and financial abuse alone leads to $3 billion in… read more

Could this finally be the year that the state of Florida puts a ban on texting while driving on the books?  One father who lost his daughter in a tragic accident caused by texting at the wheel hopes it will be. The father was set to travel to Tallahassee to voice his thoughts on the… read more

A stronger texting and driving penalty than the one currently on the books is creeping its way toward passage in Virginia.  If things continue on their current trajectory, then drivers might be subject to the stricter measures as soon as July of this year. Both the state’s Senate and House have elected to approve a… read more

A component that could be found within Panda and Giraffe infant warmers is being recalled by GE Healthcare.  The recall pertains to the field upgrade kit for resuscitation systems with blender.  Each of the affected upgrade kits would have been produced between April 2008 and September of last year.  Owners began receiving notices as early… read more

A recent poll conducted by AARP has brought to light how seniors throughout the state of Florida feel about various matters pertaining to safety.  By querying nearly 900 persons older than 50, it was discovered that around 90% of respondents think that nursing home quality standards require better oversight.  The same number of people believe… read more