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The Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company its informing consumers once again of a recall they initially issued way back in November 2011.  The recall pertains to Circuit Breaker, Electro Amp, and Snow Hottie parkas, softshells, and jackets.  Each of these utilizes a battery pack to heat the jacket.  33 jackets are affected by the recall,… read more

Two men who were zorbing in Russia had their downhill trek come to a tragic end when the giant plastic ball they were in went off the designated route and flew off a ledge. One man remains in the hospital following his injuries, while the damage sustained by the other individual proved to be fatal. … read more

This being the winter, the last thing on many people’s minds is doing some boating.  But in Southern California and other environs, the threat of frigidly cold waters is somewhat abated, and thus many people are willing to load up their boats and head out onto the water all year round.  If you intend on… read more

Two cellphone driving laws came into effect at the beginning of the year in Illinois.  Although lawmakers did not go so far as to ban cellphone usage completely behind the wheel for all drivers, this is still seen as a step in the right direction as far as safety goes.  The Department of Transportation for… read more

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