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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

A new year means a new beginning, so maybe this year can be the time you decide to make safety a part of your annual resolution.  After all, other things like weight loss or staying away from sugary foods won’t mean much if other facets of your routine result in safety being compromised.  Instead, think… read more

California has had a ban on texting while driving and using a handheld cellphone behind the wheel for quite some time now.  But that’s certainly not the case with every other state.  Despite statistics outlining the dangers of distracted driving and groups like the National Transportation Safety Board calling for a nationwide ban on the… read more

When we’re in the midst of traffic and another automobile suddenly imperils our safety, we have recourse:  the car horn.  All a driver has to do is slam down on the horn (and maybe the brakes), and the other driver will hopefully be alerted to the presence of another vehicle and instinctively adjust their driving… read more

Officials in El Dorado County are growing increasingly concerned about the number of instances of elder abuse in the area.  Officials estimate that 2012 saw an increase of 9% in the number of occurrences.  That number could be attributable to better classification of incidents, or it could be a sign of a more insidious trend…. read more

Today will find the Bike Safety Committee of Newport Beach meeting to discuss the ways that the wellbeing of cyclists can be further ensured in the New Year and beyond.  Two recent fatalities among cyclists were what prompted the establishment of a bike safety improvements fund that would see the city matching every donated dollar… read more

Students in Clark County, Nevada were set to head back to school today, and to ensure the safety of such children, the Police Department of North Las Vegas increased their patrolling efforts.  Police officials paid particular attention to those motor vehicle operators who fail to provide the right of way to pedestrians in the process… read more

TS30 motorcoaches of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Temsa Global because there’s a chance that a certain issue could lead to a crash.  38 vehicles are potentially affected by this issue, which only presents itself at such times that the operator has placed the coach in the body lift position. … read more

In 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act came into being.  Lawmakers passed this bill as a means to ensure that the food you and I consume on a daily basis could have its safety assured.  Through the act, the power of the Food and Drug Administration was expanded in a bid to prevent foodborne illness… read more