Burn Threat Prompts Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Sold at Sears
After 107 complaints, along with upwards of $7 million worth of property damage and three alleged instances of smoke being inhaled and causing injuries, the CPSC has announced that Kenmore Dehumidifiers are being recalled. They were only available through Sears and Kmart. The recall is the result of a potential fire hazard. Persons who have… read more
Pedestrian Safety Promoted Through New GM Smartphone Tech
General Motors has taken WiFi to a whole new level. By allowing smart phones to communicate with one another, cars with the WiFi technology can detect pedestrians on the road, leading to a safer driving environment. While the technology itself is not unheard of, GM takes it a step further than everyone else by allowing… read more
Door Entanglement Threat Prompts Collins Bus Recall
The Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 171 Corbeil, Mid-Bus, and Collins school buses of the 2012 model year because when the double out door opens there is the potential for clothing to become caught in the door bracket or support hardware. This could result in a passenger becoming stuck and potentially pulled under the wheels… read more
Buses Recalled By Collins for Electrical Panel Detachment Defect
The Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 196 Mid-Bus, Corbeil, and Collins school buses of the 2012 model year due to an inadequately secured electrical panel. The panel cover can come loose with vibration and fall off, causing a potentially injurious or distracting situation for the driver. Beginning in September, Collins will be notifying customers on… read more
Megabus Safety Procedures Called Into Question by Commuter
Recently, a series of accidents has called into question the safety of Megabus in Illinois and other states. One woman recently recounted her experience with the company. Her bus driver, who was in the midst of training, decided that she had to have her music on, but her headphones were twisted, so she allegedly took… read more
2013 Outback and Sydney RVs Recalled by Keystone For Fire Threat
The Keystone RV Company is recalling 117 of their Sydney and Outback RVs of the 2013 model year. These recreational vehicles may have safety problems and Keystone does not want to endanger any of their customers if the hazards become a reality for any of them. The vehicles have been made with two carbon monoxide… read more
With Vehicle Heatstroke Prevalent, NHTSA Warns About Alarm Inefficacy
Many different children all across the United States have been left in their guardians’ cars for long periods of time during the summer months and many have died. In just 2011, there were 33 fatalities. Heatstroke is a huge problem within this demographic because of how quick the temperature can build when a kid is… read more
GAO Report Asks For Improvement in FDA Recall Procedures
Food recalls are a vital mechanism in preserving the health of citizens across the country. Even with modern advances in technology and food safety, foodborne illnesses still happen, and they can even lead to widespread outbreaks if not kept in check. However, a new report out of the Government Accountability Office demonstrates that we might… read more
Australia Uses Suggestive Language on Roadsigns to Promote Safety
Visitors to South Australia could be in for a surprise when driving along certain roads. That’s because such persons will find themselves coming face to face with signage warning drivers: “Don’t Drive Like a” and then displaying a picture of a rooster. Underneath that, it says a more inoffensive “Country roads need safer drivers.” The… read more
Chapel Hill Cellphone Driving Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Drivers in North Carolina are barred from texting while driving, but Chapel Hill attempted to one-up their state by instituting a cellphone ban on all drivers. However, a Superior Court Judge has just ruled that the enacted ban is unconstitutional as it now stands. The ruling is the result of local towing companies who complained… read more
Report Urges Enforcement and Education to Improve London Bike Safety
A new opinion column discusses the necessity of London adopting measures that could promote bicycle safety throughout the city. Cyclist fatalities have reportedly stayed at high levels even as pedestrian and motorist fatalities have declined, while serious injury rates among cyclists actually increase by around 25% every year. The author argues that improvements need to… read more
CDC Study Reveals Numerous Benefits of Motorcycle Helmets
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control shows what many people have likely suspected: states with universal helmet laws have increased helmet use, and that increased helmet prevalence in turn increases safety. Not all states have such laws though, usually because citizens worry that the government is interfering with their lives. But in… read more
