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When dealing with broken tree limbs, the last thing you want is to add another broken limb of your own to the pile.  At least 109 people died last year in an incident stemming from tree cutting, according to the Tree Care Industry Association, but they believe that there are probably even more instances than… read more

Might letting go of one’s cellphone at the wheel be harder than many people probably realize?  A new article looks at cellphone driving as if it were an addiction that needs to be kicked. A Missoula, Montana news team spoke with an addiction counselor to learn whether there might be some credence to the idea… read more

The Florida House and Senate have finally agreed to a ban on texting and driving, but the Governor has not as of yet affixed his signature to the bill.  That could change this weekend, but as a new report shows, he has remained mum on how he feels about the matter.  The closest he has… read more

The New York City-based Avon Products has announced the recall of Microwave Popcorn Makers under the Avon’s brand.  These six inch tall products will have a plastic yellow lid and an item number of 474-105.  Sold online and via direct sale from Avon reps between this past October and February, the products pose a fire… read more

Concerned about the number of armed service members who have died because of a motorcycle crash, representatives of Edwards Air Force Base in California want military motorcyclists to know that numerous types of Personal Protective Equipment are available to those who require it.  65 members of the Air Force and Army are thought to have… read more

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and agencies across the country are doling out tips which aim to keep citizens safe from common hazards associated with electrical lines.  The Michigan-based Consumers Energy wants to make sure that adults and kids out playing this summer are protected from harm, while the Energy Education Council’s Safe Electricity… read more

A new article takes a look at the disappointing statistics and misunderstandings surrounding elder abuse.  The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that 10% of senior citizens will suffer from neglect or abuse at some point in their lives. The University of California-Irvine School of Medicine’s Director of Geriatrics explains that family members are most… read more

Today saw the release of the ExpertRECALL Index, a compilation of the various recalls that have taken place throughout the first quarter of the year.  The trends contained therein are important to understand, as they can help regulators take steps to protect consumers, food companies eliminate circumstances which typically lead to a recall, and consumers… read more

It might seem like it would be obvious that larger vehicles tend to fare better when a crash takes place, but a new study from the University of Buffalo backs up that idea for those still unsure. By combing through the circumstances surrounding a whopping 85,000 collisions, researchers were able to deduce that those persons… read more

The Florida Department of Transportation has quietly changed a state policy to allow for the reconfiguration of the length of time yellow traffic lights can emit throughout the state, a move that has the potential to have a dramatic impact on public safety and state revenue.  An investigation by a Tampa Bay news station revealed… read more

Legacy and Outback automobiles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Subaru.  An estimated 5,379 vehicles are thought to be impacted by the recall.  The steering column assemblies on the affected vehicles could have outer and inner shafts that cease to interact with one another.  Should this situation present itself, the vehicle could… read more

The Anaheim, California-based Optimus Enterprise has announced the recall of Infrared Quartz Radiant Heaters under the Optimus brand.  The recall affects H-5210 and H-5211 models of the portable heaters.  Sold online and across the country between October 2011 and the end of last year, the heaters could suffer from a certain design failure that can… read more