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We’re beginning to get a sense of how successful this month’s distracted driving crackdown has been.  The Santa Cruz chapter of the California Highway Patrol has announced the results of its efforts over the first nine days of the enforcement campaign, and when you extrapolate the figures outward to take into account the tickets issued… read more

Lawmakers in the state of Texas are pondering whether or not the time is nigh to pass a ban on texting while driving, but in the meantime, the state’s Department of Transportation has rolled out a new awareness campaign as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Called “Talk. Text. Crash,” the campaign will feature… read more

Jeep Liberty 4 x 2 vehicles of the 2008 model year and Dodge Nitro 4 x 2 vehicles of the 2007 and 2008 model years are being recalled by Chrysler.  61,409 vehicles could suffer from an issue wherein the transfer case heat shield can weaken the drive shaft due to excessive rubbing.  If this leads… read more

The threat of a fire has led the Elkhart, Indiana-based Manchester Tank & Equipment Company to recall 100 pound propane cylinders produced between January and September of last year.  Each of the 7,500 or so affected canisters are 42 inches tall and 15 inches wide, and they have a collar listing the water capacity as… read more

Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Chrysler Group because of a potential defect that could lead to a stall.  20,532 vehicles might contain a transfer tube that wasn’t produced properly, and as a result, fuel may not be shuffled adequately between the fuel tank’s secondary and primary… read more

33,000 pairs of children’s socks are being recalled because of the potential choking threat that they could pose to wearers.  The Sacramento, California-based Trumpette issued the recall, which pertains to Hearts and Aubree’s baby socks in sizes all the way up to one year of age.  The socks, which came in six-packs, have bows or… read more

Every week seems to bring a new safety distinction, and this week is no different.  With people across the country opening their windows to bask in the fresh air of spring, safety experts hope to draw attention to National Window Safety Week. Consumer Reports has released an article detailing the danger posed to children by… read more

Many surgeons are turning to robots to conduct certain surgical operations, prompting a spike in the number of such procedures carried out every year.  But a recent uptick in potentially injurious incidents associated with the devices has led to a debate over the safety and efficacy of the technology. At the center of the debate… read more

Florida may be about to pass a texting ban, but in other states, lawmakers are ironing out the kinks of measures that have been in place for years.  Here in California, legislators are pondering whether or not to ban even hands-free texting while driving, with some arguing that focus is pulled even when a person’s… read more

The state of Florida has drawn one step closer to the enactment of a law that would ban texting and driving on the roads.  If eventually passed, it will join the ranks of states like California and many more that have already outlawed the practice. Yesterday, the bill was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary… read more

If you work in an office building, then it’s imperative to read on about a recall which affects a piece of equipment that could be found within the space. The Atlanta, Georgia-based Home Depot announced the recall, and that store was also the exclusive retailer of the product while it was on sale this past… read more

A series of medical devices that are designed to alert caregivers to a potential problem are being recalled because there’s a possibility that the alarm sounds would not be emitted properly.  Smiths Medical announced the recall, which affects BCI Remote Alarm Cables used in conjunction with the 9004 Canocheck Capnography System.  The device is used… read more