Ontario Editorial Thinks Distracted Driving Tip Line Goes Too Far
A radio announcer in Ontario, Canada is worried that the Cornwall Police will be calling people at home and harassing them because of anonymous tipsters reporting them as distracted drivers. The announcer advises that such actions are police harassment as opposed to proactive police work. He recommends that police patrol the roadway to find distracted… read more
Undeclared Peanuts Prompt Recall of Pinenuts by Hummingbird
The Eugene, Oregon-based Hummingbird Wholesale is warning customers who bought their Organic Bulk Pinenuts between March 22 and August 16 that a recall has been issued on the items. It has been discovered that peanuts might be contained within those versions of the product sold at Natural Food Retail stores within the dates mentioned. This… read more
App Uses Speakers to Determine Phone’s Position in a Vehicle
Researchers from Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers University have developed a sophisticated smart phone application intended to curb distracted driving. The app uses the car’s speakers to determine if the phone user is in the driver’s seat. This is an improvement on earlier designs which could not differentiate drivers from passengers. The technology is… read more
“It Can Wait” No-Texting Campaign Promoted in Wheeling, West Virginia
AT & T employees in Wheeling, West Virginia are helping to kick off the “It Can Wait” program designed to stop texting while driving. They are donning t-shirts, directing customers to the website www.itcanwait.com, and asking customers in-store to sign a pledge not to text and drive. The effort is focused on teenagers and parents… read more
Zen Magnets Sued by CPSC Over Magnet Ball Injury Threat
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has filed an administrative complaint against the company that manufactures Zen Magnets Rare Earth Magnet Balls, claiming that their high-powered magnetic balls are potentially fatal if swallowed and are being marketed to children without adequate safety warnings. The CPSC seeks to force the company to stop selling their product, issue… read more
Overdose Threat Prompts Hospira to Recall Hydromorphone Injection
Hospira is recalling one lot of Hydromorphone Injection (12720LL) because the cartridges may contain more product than labeled. An overdose of Hydromorphone can lead to life-threatening consequences such as low blood pressure. The recalled product is a prefilled glass cartridge with an expiration date of December 1, 2013. Anyone who has the product should stop… read more
Editorial Laments Alberta Distracted Driving Law’s Effect on Farms
Alberta’s distracted driver law was intended to punish irresponsible and unsafe drivers engaged in behavior such as using a cell phone or texting, putting on makeup, or reading a book while driving. The author of a new editorial laments, however, that it has also outlawed some driving traditions on the farm. She explains that she… read more
4,000 ZX-10R Motorcycles Recalled for Potential Crash Hazard
Kawasaki has recalled more than 4,000 ZX-10R Ninja motorcycles of the 2011 and 2012 model years. Oil can pool on the top of these motorcycles’ crankcases due to a potential leak. The oil might then accumulate on the rear tire, creating a potential crash hazard. Kawasaki will repair the leaking crankcases free of charge. They… read more
Editorial Calls For a Ban On Texting While Driving Throughout Texas
According to a new editorial, potholes, ignoring four way stops, not knowing how to drive in the rain, and texting are the obstacles drivers from Houston, Texas face on a daily basis. The influence of technology in the car has become more apparent than ever, increasing the risk of accidents and death. The author thinks… read more
Report Claims Drivers Increasingly Distracted by Beautiful People
Skimpy clothes are causing a tremendous amount of automobile collisions, if a report from the Daily Mail is to be believed. The number of distracted driving incidents supposedly increases in the summer due to the revealing clothing worn at such times. Almost 1 million British drivers between 2008 and 2009 have admitted to being involved… read more
Skin Irritation Risk Leads Canon to Recall EOS Rebel T4i Cameras
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is alerting consumers to a voluntary recall on EOS Rebel T4i Digital SLR Cameras. There have been reports of skin irritation caused by the chemicals in the rubber grip portion of the camera. Owners of the EOS Rebel T4i are urged to immediately get in touch with Canon U.S.A. to… read more
Five Glaval Bus Models Recalled for Potential Roof Hatch Defect
Glaval, a bus manufacturing company, is letting consumers know that nearly 100 of their Entourage, Titan II, Universal, Sport, and Primetime transit buses are being recalled because their Prolo roof hatches may not release occupants quickly enough in case of an emergency. The maker of the hatches will repair any affected units at no cost… read more
