2013

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week, and a variety of organizations across California are stressing the need for parents and their teens to work together to reduce crashes and attendant fatalities along the road.  A press release from the Mercedes Benz Driving Academy explains how that agency has partnered with the Los Angeles… read more

Cargo trailers of the 2006 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Horton Vans because of a potential entrapment hazard.  2,237 vehicles are affected by the recall, and each will have a door lock from Fastec.  The deadbolt of these locks is in danger of jamming if the user removes the key in a… read more

Many people purchase trucks and other large vehicles for the purpose of towing other vehicles behind them.  Whether that towed item be an ATV that one can use for off-roading or another automobile so that one can get around more easily than would otherwise be possible in an unwieldy RV, it’s important that safety be… read more

As it gets colder outside, it’s imperative that citizens do what they can to protect their home from those fire threats which tend to pop up during winter months.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office of West Virginia has come out with a set of tips that even citizens of California would be wise to practice,… read more

For those who ride motorcycles, it’s easy to get comfortable with one’s riding style, but in doing so, safety can lapse.  Safety must always be revisited, and attention should be paid to those expert maneuvers that can be used to further avert disaster.  To that end, a member of the the Motor Patrol of the… read more

Over the next week, children and parents across the country will be picking out pumpkins to carve in the lead-up to Halloween.  When it comes time to actually do the cutting, though, it’s important that parents do what they can to protect their children from certain hazards associated with the activity.  A new report explains… read more

An undeclared allergen hazard has prompted the recall of Honey Roasted Peanut gift boxes by Yoder’s Country Market.  These 11 ounce items, which will bear markings indicating that they were distributed by Dutch Valley Food Distributors, could have wheat and milk without the label stating as much.  This could cause persons allergic to those substances… read more

Avalon HV, Camry HV, Venza, Avalon, and Camry automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Toyota because of a potential short circuiting issue. 802,769 vehicles have air conditioning condensers containing drain hoses that could be in danger of clogging.  When this happens, water can collect at the bottom of the… read more

The West Kingston, Rhode Island-based Schneider Electric IT Corporation has announced the recall of an astounding 15 million SurgeArrest surge protectors.  The recall affects those products that were made prior to 2003 and that are of the APC 7 and 8 series.  These items are reportedly in danger of overheating, a condition that can lead… read more

A measure that seeks to improve limousine safety in the state of California has been signed by the Governor, although he has opted out of signing one other bill until the language can be reworked in such a way so as not to cause budget woes. The bill that did acquire a signature was Senate… read more

With children having been back in school for quite some time at this point, it’s important to revisit those precautions that families can take in order to ensure personal safety around the home.  A new report relates some tips from Master Lock that seek to boost that safety. If parents know they’re not always going… read more

If you were driving and found yourself stranded in an unfamiliar environment, would you have the necessary resources at hand to stave off a potential disaster? Hopefully, the answer is yes, but sadly, there are many out there who fail to carry the proper travel items with them in their vehicles.  For some, it’s a… read more