A new report takes a look at the increased rates of nail gun injuries taking place across the country and the world.  Research from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine recently illustrated the increased injury rates, finding that the non-dominant hand of younger men is reportedly the part of the body most susceptible to harm. … read more

When it comes to safely transporting animals, pet owners have their work cut out for them.  A pet can be severely endangered if a wreck takes place and they’re not strapped in properly, and tests have shown that investing in a unit that’s going to provide adequate protection is a challenge unto itself.  Still, that… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has come out with a consumer health update that explores the danger posed by and the ways to curb Acrylamide consumption.  Since the chemical was found back in 2002, the FDA and other safety agencies have been trying to figure out how to curb the consumption of this potentially cancer-causing… read more

A new report from a CBS news team in Los Angeles takes a look at the efforts of state agencies to ensure that produce in the state of California is free of pesticides that could endanger consumers.  They visited a Fresno lab under the authority of the Department of Pesticide Regulation that’s responsible for compiling… read more

Chocolate Cream Pies under the 3 Fellers brand are being recalled by that same Richmond, Virginia-based company due to a potential undeclared allergen hazard posed.  These items were available throughout Southern California and a handful of other states and will each have a Best By date leading up to May 7, 2014.  The concern is… read more

The South Plainfield, New Jersey-based Dream on Me has announced the recall of Lullaby Cradle Gliders of four different colors, all of which were produced in October of 2011.  700 of the gliders are affected by the recall, which was initiated because there’s a possibility that falling or sliding of the mattress support board can… read more

Christmas can be a hectic time of the year, especially for those families that have a bevy of children to see to.  There are plenty of holiday stresses and hazards posed to adults, but when you tack on the added responsibility of dealing with a child, you begin to look at the things around your… read more

Yet another fire incident has put the Tesla Model S in the news once again, with people around the country continuing to worry about the vehicles’ propensity to catch fire after being involved in an accident.  However, the CEO of the company believes that the media is placing too much scrutiny on these vehicles, which… read more

This is the time of the year when, as the temperatures drop, people turn to their fireplaces as a means to warm their houses.  If, however, you haven’t turned on your fireplace since last spring, then this is also a great time to make sure that your hearth and chimney are going to be conducive… read more

As people ready themselves for Thanksgiving and the holidays in general, certain fire hazards may be created that are important to avoid.  Therefore, citizens may want to take a look at some of the burn and fire safety tips related by the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Injury Prevention Education Coordinator in a new report. The… read more

A possible control loss issue has led to the recall of 1.2 million Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks of the 2003 through 2012 model years by the Chrysler Group.  Chrysler believes that around 453,000 of the vehicles in question could suffer from misalignment of the tie rods of the steering system, an… read more

GU, MRU, CXU, CHU, and LEU vehicles of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Mack Trucks because of an issue with the pro-torque axle spindle nuts found on the units.  1,155 vehicles in total could be impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that improper installation of… read more