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Automobile recalls typically affect one series of vehicles, or maybe a couple if a certain defective component was installed across a number of automobile types.  However, this next recall affects 12 separate types of vehicles from three separate automobile companies. The one uniting factor is the fact that the recall was in all instances initiated… read more

A new law which just came into effect in California at the beginning of this year makes it permissible for a driver to send or receive a text message so long as they do so on a hands-free, voice-operated system.  It would still be illegal, however, to text behind the wheel in any other manner… read more

Coronado and Cascadia tractor trailers of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America because there’s a chance that the TriPac Auxiliary Power Units from Thermo King could see their maintenance access panel doors come detached from the vehicle itself.  515 trailers in total could be affected by this issue.  If… read more

When the temperatures get low, the chances of a fire breaking out go up.  That’s because citizens tend to plug in space heaters, stoke fires, and turn on their furnaces, all of which could lead to a fire if the resident isn’t careful.  Fireplaces are particularly hazardous under the right conditions.  One estimate pegs the… read more

Followers of this blog and recall news in general may remember a series of recalls issued throughout the summer in conjunction with cantaloupes that may have been contaminated by Salmonella.  From July through September, an estimated 261 people across the country reportedly became sick, exhibiting such symptoms as diarrhea, fever, and nausea.  94 of those… read more

All recalls are disappointing because they signify a safety issue that could potentially imperil the safety of consumers.  But when the recall pertains to an item that could be dangerous when not used properly anyway, consumer should definitely take note.  This next recall affects a component of a crossbow, something that consumers should seek to… read more

In most cases where a recall is issued by an automobile company, the recall pertains specifically to the number of vehicles suggested by the announcement.  However, in this next case, although hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled, slightly less than 54,000 of those vehicles might suffer from the issue. This particular recall affects… read more

The state of Nevada has a ban on cellphone usage at the wheel in place, and the Nevada Highway Patrol has issued a number of citations for the offense throughout 2012.  Almost 12,000 tickets were reportedly issued to persons who texted or talked on their phone while driving.  The money from those tickets goes to… read more

Scams can affect anyone, but older citizens throughout the country are particularly at risk of being victims of financial fraud.  A new report out of Los Angeles details some tips from Consumer Reports which can be followed by persons looking to prevent financial elder abuse.  For one thing, an effort should be made to set… read more

Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission sought to halt the sale of Nap Nanny infant recliners by filing an administrative complaint that would make a recall of such items mandatory.  Baby Matters, the company behind the product, is going head to head with the agency in a bid to get that complaint rescinded.  They argue… read more

2013 is finally here, and the coming of January typically brings cold and snowy weather to large swaths of the country.  Certain parts of California are certainly no strangers to these types of conditions.  With kids out of school, parents have to be especially vigilant that safety will remain at the forefront of winter activities. … read more

The University of Iowa has made a concerted effort to understand citizen behavior in the midst of traffic.  They’ve done so not only with a vehicle driving simulator, but with a bicycle simulator as well.  A new report takes a look at the latter. The bike simulator was designed to help researchers get a handle… read more