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Safety advocates are none too happy with a decision yesterday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recommend rear-view cameras as a safety feature in all new vehicles.  To the uninitiated, this would seem like a move in the right direction in terms of safety.  However, advocates have been urging the NHTSA to take… read more

Triggered by a number of scam complaints, Southern California Edison is asking all consumers to be wary of persons attempting to pass themselves off as company officials in a bid to get unsuspecting residents to pay them money.  The advice on hand from the company should be understood so that you don’t get fleeced by… read more

Some people who suffer from joint pain or arthritis may turn to a dietary supplement known as Reumofan as a means to treat their condition.  But a recent investigation from USA Today reveals that even tracking down the company behind the supplement has proven to be a difficult task, and when combined with the fact… read more

A new report from Consumer Affairs examines the willingness among auto manufacturers to market their vehicles not by touting their sleekness or the top speed, but by referencing the myriad safety features now contained within.  With consumers increasingly expecting such technologies to be available in any vehicle they purchase, it’s perhaps not surprising that automakers… read more

Aero Elite, Aerolite, and Aerotech buses of the 2010 model year are being recalled by Eldorado-National Kansas.  1,765 vehicles are potentially affected by a fire threat associated with door headers from A&M Systems.  The 3230 circuit boards on the vehicles could experience high resistance related to voltage spikes that can contribute to damage among circuits… read more

The Morton Grove, Illinois-based Land of Nod has announced the recall of three types of full or twin size bed frames because of a potential safety hazard posed to children.  The spaces between the slats that make up the footboard and the headboard are of a size that would enable a child to get stuck… read more

An undeclared allergen risk has prompted the recall of frozen Pork and Leek Dumpling appetizers under the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu brand.  The recall was initiated by the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever once it was discovered following a complaint from a customer that the products could have fish and shrimp without the label stating… read more

For people that suffer from chronic pain, sometimes potent medications are seemingly the only way that they can find relief.  When used properly and under the guidance of a qualified medical professional, these items should be safe for the user.  But where things get tricky is when people not provided the prescription are able to… read more

Cyclists are likely cheering the approval of a law that aims to provide additional protection to cyclists who navigate along busy California roads.  The protection comes in the form of more clearly delineated rules that govern automobiles when they pass bikes. The law was signed yesterday by the Governor of California, and the measure and… read more

Now that fall is upon us, it’s important to revisit some of those safety considerations that must be taken into account as cold weather hits.  If you reside in an apartment or a home with a fireplace, then the safety tips on hand from a new report are worth your time. It’s important to take… read more

Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times came out with a new report that focuses on the many active safety features available on modern vehicles.  While we’re still not in a world where the roads are filled with automobiles that can take over driving for us completely, it’s becoming clear that such an age is… read more

Last week was National Child Passenger Safety Week, but just because that event drew to a close doesn’t mean we can shut the door on car seat safety.  A new report out of Salt Lake City analyzes the importance of investing in the right car seat and recycling those seats when a child grows out… read more