2013

Although we tend to think that most home fires have their genesis in the kitchen, there are many which actually start in the garage.  A new report, prompted by two recent garage fires, finds representatives of the Moorhead, Minnesota Fire Department providing advice to citizens that would be applicable anywhere in the country. Many fires… read more

Increasingly worried about a rise in pedestrian accidents, the Department of Transportation has unveiled an initiative that they hope can be used to reduce instances of a pedestrian collision, especially in those areas most susceptible to the danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has compiled data which shows that 4,432 pedestrians were killed in… read more

Do your children have toys that include a laser?  If so, then you might make yourself aware of a new consumer alert from the Food and Drug Administration focused on the danger that lasers can pose when not used in the right way. Many don’t think of lasers as being a type of radiation, but… read more

The threat of an undeclared drug has prompted the recall of Bethel Advance and Quick Thin dietary supplements by the New York City-based Bethel Nutritional Consulting.  The recall comes two months after a similar recall issued by the company in regards to a product called Bethel 30.  The three lots of these items impacted by… read more

A series of knives and sheathes are being recalled because of an inability of the sheathes to keep the knives held in place.  The recall, which was issued by the Portland, Oregon-based Gerber Legendary Blades, affects Uppercut Fixed Knife and Sheath Sets.  2,900 sets could suffer from the issue, which may lead the knives to… read more

The St. Louis, Missouri-based Glideaway Bed Carriage Manufacturing Company has announced the recall of pink Sleepharmony beds for kids.  The recall was issued once it was discovered that the pink paint on these bed frames could suffer from heightened levels of lead, causing them to run afoul of federal regulations.  The 1,850 or so beds… read more

A new report finds the Food and Drug Administration addressing those parents who are concerned that their children’s tendency to spit up could be indicative of an underlying medical condition.  The information on hand is worth viewing so that parents can rest assured they’re always doing whatever possible to protect their children from harm. The… read more

Many hunters opt to use a bow and arrow rather than a gun, and while many of the same safety precautions that need to be taken stay the same, there are certain key differences that citizens must be aware of.  A new report out of Salt Lake City, Utah details the ways safety can be… read more

One thing that vacationing families can’t overlook as they get ready to head out on summer road trips is the state of their tires.  Rather than simply setting out for the great wide open, one must take certain precautions to ensure safe passage.  A new report out of Kansas explains how with advice from Hankook… read more

Citizens from across California are being encouraged to visit a local National Night Out event tomorrow night.  The annual tradition, which is held on the first Tuesday of every August, is designed to give local citizens the chance to get to know their local law enforcement personnel so that they’ll be more apt to develop… read more

A series of bicycles imported by the Bethel, Connecticut-based Cycling Sports Group are being recalled due to a potential fall threat posed.  Cannondale announced the recall, which affects 500 Slice RS and Cannondale Triathlon bicycles of the 2013 model year.  The brake plates on these bikes are reportedly in danger of becoming loose.  They could… read more

This past weekend, the city of Bakersfield benefitted from an event that sought to spread awareness about the proper way to strap a child in to a safety seat in a vehicle.  The California Highway Patrol was on hand for the Saturday event, which found numerous parents arriving to pepper representatives of the agency with… read more