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Cougar 29RES and 26SAB recreational vehicles of the 2010 through 2012 model years are being recalled by Keystone.  A defect in the rear bumper is to blame.  This bumper, which holds a spare tire, is unable to endure a certain amount of metal fatigue, leading separation to potentially take place.  In such an instance, the… read more

Two Saf-T-Liner C2 Thomas Built School Buses of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Daimler Trucks North America because of a defect within the vehicles’ front axle knuckles.  A machining error during manufacturing of these components could lead the spindle to fail, and should this happen, the wheel could separate and impede safe… read more

11 G5 school buses of the 2011 and 2012 model years have been recalled by Micro Bird because of a defect in their Prolo roof hatches.  The rear plate assemblies might have increased friction, which could lead to the component having an opening force that is higher than what is allowed under federal standards.  This… read more

Patio bistro sets comprised of two chairs and a table have been recalled by L G Sourcing.  16,400 sets in total are being recalled, and each of those sets was sold at Lowe’s.  The safety defect rests with the support bar on the chairs.  If a consumer doesn’t completely engage the bar, the chair can… read more

Numerous deli products are being recalled from the state of Michigan by Busch’s Fresh Food Market.  The recall owes its genesis to a previous Gills Onions recall, as the Busch’s products now being recalled could contain those onions as an ingredient.  The recall is the result of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  Affected items include… read more

The Infiniti JX35 sport utility vehicle of the 2013 model year (the first model year available) is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The NHTSA has received two complaints which claimed that the emergency brake suddenly activated during normal operation.  If a recall is eventually issued because of the investigation, it would… read more

Cut ‘N Clean, Comfort (Cooking) Greens Kits are being recalled by the Oxnard, California-based San Miguel Produce.  The recall is due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in an ingredient supplied by Gills Onions.  48 cases in total are affected.  Listeria monocytogenes have the potential to cause serious illness.  Consumers are encouraged to cease use… read more

As of a couple days ago, Alabama became the 39th state to enforce a ban on texting on your cell phone while driving. Most drivers seem to be happy that the law has taken effect, and the Public Safety Department believes that many people will abide by the new law.  Anyone caught breaking this law… read more

The Canadian Automobile Association, The Ontario Provincial Police, and other safety partners are teaming up to educate Ontario drivers about the potentially fatal risks of driving while distracted. The month-long campaign launches on August 1st and encourages drivers to focus on the road rather than text messages, cell phones, GPS devices, and lower-tech distractions such… read more

A law was passed in Idaho one month ago that allows officers to stop drivers who are texting while driving, and a new report shows that not all violators are teens. One parent who was pulled over for using her phone discusses how she threatened her teenager with the loss of a driver’s license in… read more

With imported foods becoming increasingly common, ensuring the safety of such items becomes critical.  A new report from the Chicago Tribune discusses the progress that has been made in assuring the safety of food that comes from abroad and offers tips on how we as consumers can protect ourselves from foodborne illness. The Government Accountability… read more

With more and more citizens opting to ride their bicycles to and from their destinations, officials from across the entire world are struggling to come up with innovations that could improve bike safety along the roads.  Many such innovations are geared toward things like improved bike lanes and new laws geared toward cyclists, but one… read more