2013

Utensils designed to be used by children are being recalled by the Seattle, Washington-based Edoche because of the possible injury threat the items could pose.  The recall pertains to around 1,100 sets of Cubetensils cutlery sold across the country and online between May of 2012 and last month.  The items’ handles, which will be of… read more

If you live in an area where snow falls in abundance throughout the winter, then you basically have two options when it comes to clearing your driveway and the pathways around your home:  the more labor-intensive shovel, or the relative ease of a snowblower.  If you choose the latter, you’re not completely out of the… read more

In Los Angeles, motorcyclists will have chances to ride their vehicles at various times throughout the winter, but that doesn’t mean that they can throw caution to the wind.  Other drivers may not be expecting motorcycles to be present at this time of the year and therefore attentiveness could suffer on their part.  Motorcyclists ought… read more

Recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety updated their ratings system to take into account how automobiles would fare when involved in a type of crash known as a small overlap crash test.  This is the name given to when the corner of a vehicle becomes the initial contact point during a crash.  In addition,… read more

Chicken safety and federal agencies’ ability to ensure such has come under fire from two new reports that highlight the somewhat disappointing state of the industry.  The Los Angeles Times has related both findings in a new article. The Pew Charitable Trusts report concerns itself more with addressing the lack of authority currently provided to… read more

Numerous sterile items are being recalled by Abrams Royal Pharmacy because of the possibility that the products in question may not in fact be sterile.  The move comes on the heels of a situation in California in which someone provided with a compounded drug ended up experiencing adversity that could have been a result of… read more

Suspension forks for mountain bikes are being recalled by a company based in California because of a possible fall threat the items could pose.  The recall was issued by the Watsonville-based Fox Factory and pertains to 34 and 32 Evolution Series suspension forks of the 2013 model year that will have the FOX logo placed… read more

We’ve talked before about how distracted walking has grown to become a serious issue in an era dominated by smartphone usage, but a new report is so outlandish that it begs to be talked about.  The incident in question, which took place in Australia, involved a woman reportedly so intent on checking her Facebook that… read more

Many citizens of California are getting ready for cross country trips this weekend as they head out to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve with family members.  If you fall into this category, then there’s always the chance that you could come across some of the dangerous weather the winter can create.  While driving in… read more

Slip and fall incidents can happen to anyone, but perhaps no one is more at risk than seniors.  Rather than simply wait for a dangerous situation to take place, there are ways to ensure that the risk of an incident is minimized.  A new report provides some tips on setting oneself up to avoid a… read more

If it’s been quite some time since you’ve installed your garage door, then maybe you haven’t thought about whether or not it’s working in the safest manner possible.  Over time, various things can go wrong to undermine the adequacy of the unit, and you want to make sure to get the proper maintenance carried out… read more

Parents who are celebrating Christmas with young children in the home have to make sure that the holiday festivities don’t create choking threats for those kids.  This can be difficult, especially for those new parents who up until now haven’t had to think much about those parts of the season that could pose a risk… read more