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It might be the winter, but in Southern California, we can expect sunny days intermittently all the way up until spring.  As such, off-highway vehicles can be used year-round.  It’s important that vehicle owners thus take note of this next recall, which affects off-highway units throughout the country. The Medina, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries announced the… read more

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common all along the roads, and such automobiles are largely seen as a safe and efficient way to get to one’s destination without busting the bank on gas or contributing to the deterioration of the environment.  But there’s one assumedly positive factor that has been increasingly looked upon as a… read more

The city of Manteca has produced a blueprint for growth that contains a number of measures designed to improve safety among pedestrians and cyclists, especially in the downtown area.  That section of the city may soon see the addition of wider sidewalks, improved lighting in walking areas, and bulb-outs which reduce the time and distance… read more

A new article discusses the prevalence of companies touting the latest and greatest safety features of automobiles at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.  One such company that looks to revolutionize vehicle safety is QNX, a software firm.  That company is looking into the possibility of placing a GPS on the dashboard as… read more

A company based in Sausalito, the Somersault Snack Company, has announced the recall of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch.  The recall pertains to all versions of the item that have a Sell By date on or prior to August 30 of this year.  The recall was necessitated once it was discovered that the milk contained within these… read more

Winter weather can wreak havoc on safety.  Over time, many residences will sustain wear and tear that makes them susceptible to the unique hazards posed during this time of the year.  Many such hazards come in the form of fire damage that becomes possible should something go awry.  To make sure that people are safe,… read more

The Food and Drug Administration regularly updates consumers with information pertaining to issues that could compromise safety.  These can be things as wide-ranging as a safety issue presented in households across America or as specific as side effects entailed by a certain widely available ingredient in a series of health products.  A new report provides… read more

The jury is apparently still out on what kind of impact a ban on cellphone usage at the wheel has had in British Columbia.  Although early signs seem to point to a positive decline in such habits among drivers, officials believe that there is still work to do in order to ensure safety along the… read more

Hundreds of thousands of infant recliner seats are being recalled because of a mold threat that has been shown to present itself in these items. Otherwise known as sleepers, these Rock N’ Play seats from Fisher-Price were available across the country starting in September 2009.  Numerous retailers would have had the item, which cost anywhere… read more

Four months or so have gone by since Sioux Falls, South Dakota enacted a ban on texting behind the wheel, yet the difficulty of enforcing this law continues to remain apparent.  Police in the area have issued a scant two citations in that time period.  Residents express skepticism that this is a sign of people… read more

Yesterday found the Citizens Bicycle Safety Committee of Newport Beach meeting to decide how best to spend $300,000 earmarked for cycling safety improvements throughout the city.  A list of 15 potential projects was compiled with the assistance of officials and members of the public.  Some have voiced their support for better bike routes leading to… read more

Reusable Breathing Circuits from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare are being recalled because a certain defect could lead to the patient’s fatality.  Model 900MR068 is affected by the recall, which was initiated upon discovery that the tubes may have been compromised by pinholes.  If a test does not reveal the presence of these pinholes, a gas… read more