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Pilot and Acura RL vehicles of the 2005 model year and Acura MDX vehicles of the 2005 and 2006 model years are being recalled by Honda because of a possible defect stemming from the manufacture of the Vehicle Stability Assist control module.  183,576 vehicles are potentially affected by the issue, which came about because of… read more

A hazard that only makes itself known amid cold temperatures has led Magura USA, a company based in Olney, Illinois, to announce the recall of 2,800 hydraulic disc brakes.  Each of the affected MT 6 and MT 8 systems was available from bike shops across the country from January 2011 all the way up until… read more

Yesterday we brought you a variety of tips geared toward making sure your home is safe for children.  But there are a number of common hazards around households across the country that could compromise safety even when children are not in the residence.  It might be going a little overboard to say it’s time to… read more

Those who have had to deal with migraines can attest to the negative impact that the malady can have on one’s way of life.  A new briefing from the Food and Drug Administration explores the prevalence of migraines in society and highlights the ways that people can combat the pain.  As with anything, it’s important… read more

More and more people have become worried about the impact that energy drinks could have on the safety of teenagers, whose growing bodies are largely thought not to be able to handle heightened levels of caffeine the way that an adult could.  But energy drink makers are fighting these accusations at every turn, and a… read more

A series of bikes designed to transport either additional cargo or another passenger are being recalled because of an apparent issue that could rear its head when said second passenger is onboard.  Purchasers of these specialty bikes should continue on to find out more about this important safety announcement. The recall was issued by Yuba… read more

Improper processing has led to the recall of Whole Pinto Beans 29 oz. (Water & Salt) by La Preferida.  The recall affects all those cans that have a time stamp of 3003 and a Best By date of January 3, 2015.  A recent inspection by the manufacturer highlighted the processing issue in as many as… read more

The Vista, California-based Aqua Lung has announced the recall of a series of buoyancy compensators that have SureLock II weight pocket handles attached.  These aforementioned items, which are in place in order to aid a diver in reaching the surface amid emergency conditions, are in danger of suddenly falling off of the vest.  With their… read more

South Dakota may have failed in its bid to ban texting and driving among all drivers, but there are other steps that lawmakers have taken to address traffic safety issues.  Yesterday, the state’s Governor affixed his signature to a law that makes it illegal for teenagers who have yet to get their unrestricted license to… read more

One of the tallest orders facing new parents is making sure their home doesn’t hold one of the many common hazards that we tend to overlook as adults.  A growing child has no idea that this small item poses a choking hazard, that this hanging cord creates a strangulation hazard, that this set of shelves… read more

National Poison Prevention Week is still ongoing, and Consumer Reports is not letting up with the safety directives being provided to concerned citizens.  Yesterday, the safety organization sought to inform consumers about the danger posed by laundry detergent pods, and they’ve also released a guide detailing the other oft overlooked poisoning threats that can exist in… read more

Are kids more distracting than talking on a cellphone?  According to research out of Australia, yes, and what’s more, the level of distraction is drastically greater. How often do you think you take your eyes away from the road on a 16 minute trip?  The persons overseeing the study came to the conclusion that parents… read more