2014

Alcohol can certainly be a danger in a number of circumstances, not the least of which is drinking and driving.  While texting draws the brunt of media attention in the modern world, intoxication at the wheel still leads to its share of serious and often fatal automobile collisions around the country, and everyone who drinks… read more

A home invasion can be a traumatizing situation, and you certainly never want to be a part of one.  Although it’s never possible to truly eliminate the danger, there are certain precautions you can take in order to protect yourself and your family from such an occurrence.  A new report relates some tips from the… read more

A dietary supplement called Pro ArthMax is being recalled by the Human Science Foundation because of the potential presence of a slew of undeclared substances that could prove hazardous to an individual’s health.  An investigation by the Food and Drug Administration recently deduced that these products could contain Naproxen, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Nefopam, Indomethacin, and Chlorzoxazone,… read more

The Anaheim, California-based RSI Home Products has announced the recall of bathroom medicine cabinets under the Glacier Bay brand.  There are four different models of cabinet impacted by the recall, adding up to a total of 14,000 affected products.  The back panel or the mirror can be dislodged from the cabinets, and when they come… read more

GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado vehicles of the 2014 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a possible overheating threat.  Each of the 300,000 vehicles estimated to be affected by the recall could have a 5.3L or 4.3L engine.  The overheating issue affects the exhaust and could be triggered when the vehicle… read more

Now that the holidays are over, many people have no excuse for continuing to put off those home remodeling plans that may have been on their radar for months.  If such a do-it-yourself project is in the near future for you, you must make sure that you’re taking the proper precautions so that you and… read more

Most people probably think nothing of popping a couple Tylenol when they’re suffering from a headache, and in small doses, there shouldn’t be a problem for most consumers.  However, the Food and Drug Administration has grown increasingly concerned about what could occur if people take too much acetaminophen, the active ingredient, at any one time,… read more

Have you had a pesky wart that you wanted to remove but didn’t want to have to go in to the doctor to do so?  If so, then you might set your sights on the kind of over the counter products that are readily available in stores around the country.  Unfortunately, these items could prove… read more

The safety of rail cars has been called into question recently, and a new investigation from NBC News indicates that regulators may have known about potential problems long before a series of crashes led to calls for improvements. This issue has grown in importance in recent years as oil companies seek to transport vast amounts… read more

Edge automobiles of the 2012 and 2013 model years that have 2.0L engines are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company because of a safety issue that could pose a fire threat.  27,933 vehicles are potentially impacted by the recall, which comes as the result of an error during manufacturing.  This could lead to a… read more

Honda and Columbia Lawnmowers are being recalled by the Torrance, California-based American Honda Motor Company.  There are far more Honda lawnmowers (at 20,800) than Columbia lawnmowers (at 48) affected by the recall, and in addition to the United States, there are 3,000 Columbia lawnmowers in Canada being recalled.  An issue with the engine stop switch… read more

Insulin users should be aware of a recent recall affecting a product used for the administration of the substance.  The recall, which was issued by Tandem Diabetes Care, affects those cartridges that are supposed to be used in connection with the t:slim Insulin Pump.  47,460 cartridges, ten to a box, are being recalled because of… read more