2013

Although drivers ought to provide the right of way to pedestrians in many situations, that doesn’t always happen.  Pedestrians have to take their wellbeing into their own hands, and to help people achieve that, the fire department of Santa Barbara County has put together a series of tips that could benefit anyone in California. Many… read more

Google and society at large may be keen on autonomous vehicles, but that doesn’t mean that lawmakers at the national level are ready to make a leap into something that once seemed like science fiction. Although California and other states have actually already provided a legislative framework for the adoption of such vehicles, there was… read more

Dietary supplements are a booming industry, helped in no small parts by celebrity proponents who tout the supposed health benefits of the items.  The problem with supplements is that they’re not required to meet the same rigorous safety requirements of medication. Consumer Reports has published an article focused on the dietary supplement industry, and the… read more

An expansion of a previous recall involving OxyElite Pro dietary supplements has been announced.  The recall was issued by the Dallas, Texas-based USPLabs and affects OxyElite Pro Super Thermo Powder and Capsules.  The expansion of the recall pertains to the Raspberry Lemonade flavor of the item.  The recall comes on the heels of a number… read more

48- and 42-inch tall refrigerator freezers are being recalled by the Greenwood, Mississippi-based Viking Range because of a possible fire hazard.  The recall pertains to around 750 units that have a freezer positioned next to a refrigerator.  Overheating of these units’ electrical connectors is a possibility, and when that happens, a fire could break out. … read more

Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, and Corolla automobiles of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Toyota because of an issue that could cause the inoperability of the windshield wiper blades.  There’s a possibility that a short circuit could take place in the switch assembly of said blades, and when that… read more

Toledo, Ohio – November 19, 2013 – Today, Johnson & Johnson and attorneys representing the plaintiffs announced a preliminarily settlement of more than $2.5 billion in litigation over Johnson & Johnson’s recalled DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. ASR hip implant systems.  This is largest settlement ever reached in litigation involving a medical device.  The proposed settlement was… read more

When it comes to Black Friday, a lot of articles focus on the ways that shoppers can stay safe from injuries, theft, and financial fraud.  However, there’s another party that has a critical role to play in safety, and that’s the management team at the stores actually having the sales. Understanding the Black Friday environment… read more

We live in an era where automobiles are becoming safer than ever thanks to technology.  Advances have been made in seemingly every part of a vehicle, from the onboard computer that can detect a crash to headlights that do a better job displaying the road up ahead. However, this attention to safety has come at… read more

On the heels of three separate fires involving the Tesla Model S, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced its intention to look into the matter to determine if the incidents are indicative of an underlying safety issue. The CEO of Tesla claims that it was his company that actually requested that the NHTSA… read more

With the holidays coming up, many people are going to be hitting up ATMS, and in many cases, they’ll be going to machines away from home that they’re not used to using.  In such an environment, it’s important to take certain safety precautions that can help you avoid potential identity theft.  A new report relates… read more

A new law that seeks to improve the safety of drugs has been passed by the United States Senate, and with a similar law already receiving the approval of the House, the President is expected to sign the measure soon.  The law provides a mechanism for the drugs that are shipped around the country to… read more