After three reports of a seal coming loose and causing product leakage, creating a burn and irritation hazard, Cabot Stains has announced the recall of its Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener. The product was available at several home improvement stores, including Lowes, Ace Hardware and United Hardware. The containers with the defect were sold between… read more

A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals statistics that all parents and guardians of small children ought to be aware of. In a five year timespan, 434 children under the age of five drowned in bathtubs, toilets, buckets, and other items that hold only a few inches of water. Children of this… read more

Drivers who travel Palos Verdes Peninsula roads face a number of hazards- speeding, distracted drivers, and intoxicated drivers just to name a few. According to one deputy who has been enforcing traffic laws in the area for the past 28 years, law enforcement is part of the solution. Accident rates, he says, are curtailed when… read more

The latest iteration of the Lexus LS includes an automatic braking system that aims to improve safety. The new technology is able to tell if the vehicle is about to collide with another automobile or a pedestrian and react in instances where the driver isn’t paying attention to what is in front of him or… read more

Due to a possible Salmonella contamination, Gretchen’s Shoebox Express has announced the recall of their Almond Butter, as well as their Cinnamon Apple & Almond Butter Sandwiches under the Evolution Fresh Brand.  No illnesses have been reported yet. A Salmonella infection can be fatal under the right circumstances, but even less serious contamination cases can… read more

In a bid to reduce spinal injuries among Maryland children, a doctors’ group has advocated a new law requiring children to be buckled in a safety seat if they are younger than eight years of age. This new law, which will go into effect today, makes it so that children more than 65 pounds in… read more

The city of Kalispell is considering banning the use of cellphones behind the wheel. Their efforts would follow several US cities that have banned this practice, as well as a number of nearby areas in Montana. Driving while using cellphones is very dangerous and distracted driving can and does cause accidents. However, these types of… read more

Stryker has recalled its Neptune Waste Management Systems used for medical drainage. One fatality and an additional serious injury have resulted from use of the high vacuum/high flow devices. Several models did not receive 510(k) clearance from the FDA prior to sale and are not considered legally marketed medical devices. Those who have no other… read more

It’s never a bad time to learn more about fire safety.  Even as the weather begins to cool off, fires can still break out, especially as families across the country begin to turn on their heating units and prep their fireplaces.  Now, the Volunteer Fire Department of  Fortuna, California is offering citizens a variety of… read more

In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, members of the police department recently set up a pedestrian safety enforcement operation over the course of two days.  An officer dressed in plain clothes would use the crosswalk in a bid to catch drivers who ignore pedestrian safety laws, at which point a marked unit would pull those persons over. … read more

An estimated 100,000 motorcycles have descended upon Fayetteville, Arkansas for the Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Rally.  The assistant event director is advising all motorcyclists to keep a wide cushion of space between themselves and other riders and drivers and to adhere to any speed limits.  Consistently checking blind spots is something that other motorists should… read more

Thanks to a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police officials in Visalia were able to conduct a motorcycle safety enforcement operation this past Monday.  Their efforts resulted in 32 vehicles being pulled over, eight of which were motorcycles.  28 tickets were handed out, but despite the fact that officers were paying particular… read more