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Event data recorders, or as most people might know them, black boxes, have been a fixture of airplanes for years due to their ability to give investigators an accurate representation of the events that led to a crash.  A couple years ago, Congress looked into the possibility of passing a law that would mandate these… read more

Hundreds of thousands of gas valves that could be installed in your home or your place of work are being recalled.  Apparently, there’s a chance that a fire or even an explosion could result should a certain defect present itself. The Taiwan-based Fu San Machinery announced the recall, which pertains to a number of low… read more

Owners of Ford Escape and Fusion automobiles of the 2013 model year were recently warned of a potential safety issue pertaining to these vehicles.  The 1.6L engines on the vehicles are reportedly in danger of overheating, which could then lead a fire to break out.  Consumers were warned of this hazard through a dashboard warning… read more

A cardboard bicycle was unveiled not long ago, but apparently that was just the tip of the iceberg.  Now, a student from the Royal College of Art has designed a cardboard bike helmet that might even be safer than helmets currently on the market.  Drawing inspiration from the head structure of a woodpecker, the creator… read more

In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, county police are in the midst of an initiative known as Under the Thirty-Five to Save Lives.  Officers in the area will take to dangerous roadways for half an hour every shift to target those behaviors deemed most detrimental to highway safety, hence the “thirty-five” moniker bestowed upon the program. … read more

The potential for a Listeria monocytogenes contamination has prompted the recall of 6,671 pounds of sliced apples.  Freshway Foods issued the recall, which specifically pertains to three items:  14 ounce packages of red apple slices and green apple slices under the Motts brand name, and 2.4 ounce packages of red apple slices under the Sonics… read more

We’ve provided a number of tips geared toward ensuring that you and your family can remain safe should you decide to travel for the holidays.  But we realize that a large portion of the population will be the ones hosting the festivities.  Such a situation can be a joyful way to pass the time with… read more

Even as traffic fatalities decline, there is still some cause for worry among safety advocates.  Distracted driving continues to be a problem, and fatal accident rates have not decreased equally among all methods of transport.  New figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration actually show a disconcerting uptick in the number of motorcycle, bicycle,… read more

We can’t emphasize enough how dangerous distracted driving can be.  Every day it seems like there a news story about an accident stemming from cellphone usage or a survey conducted which shows the prevalence of the habit.  This latest story concerns the latter. A survey recently conducted in Washington highlights the regularity of various dangerous… read more

Numerous types of trucks are being recalled because there’s a chance that continued usage could lead to a fire and subsequent injury.  Read on to find out if you might be the owner of one of these vehicles. Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. has announced the recall, which pertains to eight different models of medium duty… read more

A company based in nearby Glendale has initiated a recall of a food product because of a potential undeclared allergen threat.  Cake Decors Pastillage Flowers sold at Hobby Lobby and online are being recalled by Sugar Flowers Plus.  The recall comes on the heels of a reported allergic reaction that the company states has not… read more

Do you know how many pedestrian fatalities have occurred in your town in the past year?  How about the last six years?  In Auburn, Massachusetts, precisely zero pedestrian deaths have taken place over that timespan.  The effort has been sufficient to receive recognition from AAA, who has bestowed the Auburn Police Department with a Pedestrian… read more