Yesterday we talked about how to ensure toys are safe when one engages in some last minute holiday shopping, but that’s hardly the only last minute activity going on across the country.  In the midst of a busy holiday season, there might be households that have yet to receive the holiday light overlay that comes… read more

In California, texting and talking on a cellphone behind the wheel have been illegal for awhile now, but that’s not the case in every state.  Arizona is one state that has yet to enact a ban on texting while driving, despite the repeated attempts of some legislators. One of those legislators, a Senator from Tucson,… read more

Products that are meant to be used by children or to carry children must meet rigorous safety standards.  Young kids need to be protected by the hazards that are out there in the world, and when an item doesn’t meet the necessary standards, recalls like this next one must be issued. The Richmond, Virginia-based Baby… read more

Patients who require medical devices in order to ensure their safety must have assurances that those systems would not endanger their lives.  Perhaps nowhere is this more important than with medical devices meant to be used in the home.  Without a healthcare professional to monitor the device 24/7, patients must educate themselves on how to… read more

A rollaway threat has prompted Honda to recall 870,000 Pilot, Odyssey, and Acura MDX vehicles of the 2003 through 2006 model years.  43 people previously filed a complaint in regards to these vehicles, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to look into the matter.  One individual reported sustaining a fibula fracture when they sought… read more

Widespread recalls of beef products were recently issued in Canada due to an E. coli outbreak.  XL Foods, the company behind the recalled beef, was forced to close its doors amid recalls of steaks, ground beef, and more.  Now, a recent survey shows that some Canadians have cut down on how much beef they eat. … read more

Compounding pharmacies have been in the news as of late following a fungal meningitis outbreak that stemmed from contaminated steroids distributed by the New England Compounding Center.  The House of Representatives, in a bid to ensure safety from these types of outbreaks in the future, is looking into the possible passage of a bill known… read more

In the midst of an otherwise busy year, many people might be somewhat shocked to find that they only have two more weeks to get their Christmas shopping done.  The next fortnight will find people rushing to retail outlets in a mad frenzy to get the last available unit of a particular toy that their… read more

Event data recorders, or as most people might know them, black boxes, have been a fixture of airplanes for years due to their ability to give investigators an accurate representation of the events that led to a crash.  A couple years ago, Congress looked into the possibility of passing a law that would mandate these… read more

Hundreds of thousands of gas valves that could be installed in your home or your place of work are being recalled.  Apparently, there’s a chance that a fire or even an explosion could result should a certain defect present itself. The Taiwan-based Fu San Machinery announced the recall, which pertains to a number of low… read more

Owners of Ford Escape and Fusion automobiles of the 2013 model year were recently warned of a potential safety issue pertaining to these vehicles.  The 1.6L engines on the vehicles are reportedly in danger of overheating, which could then lead a fire to break out.  Consumers were warned of this hazard through a dashboard warning… read more

A cardboard bicycle was unveiled not long ago, but apparently that was just the tip of the iceberg.  Now, a student from the Royal College of Art has designed a cardboard bike helmet that might even be safer than helmets currently on the market.  Drawing inspiration from the head structure of a woodpecker, the creator… read more