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According to news sources, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aiming to make gel fuels and firepots safer for consumers by voting to begin publishing advance notices of proposed rulemaking to the public. Consumers using gel fuel run burn risks when pouring it into an already lit firepot, since the gel can unexpectedly ignite… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a potential injury or collision hazard. The hazard arises from the possibility of the floorboards breaking off or cracking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that… read more

According to news sources, the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated with the drug with a subset of patients that took part in the study. The heart rhythm drug controls the heart’s chambers by allowing them to pump in sync… read more

According to news sources, a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women’s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they pose a fall hazard to consumers due to faulty heels. The recalled dress shoes have three-inch heels and an open toe design. A leather bow is also placed across… read more

According to recent research conducted by Consumer Reports, about forty percent of drivers are said to have opted to delaying repairs and car maintenance decisions due to financial constraints, exposing themselves to potentially increased safety risks. Among the reasons why it is a problem to delay important maintenance and repair decisions for a vehicle is… read more

According to news sources, the company E&B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product. The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in… read more

According to news sources, a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing stiff opposition from automakers. The main point of contention in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act bill relates to the maximum fine that an automaker must pay… read more

According to news sources, the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law was drafted and written. The ban went into effect July 1, 2011, stating that it was against the law for drivers to use any sort of… read more

According to news sources, Warren County, Ohio will be getting the first elder abuse prevention shelter in the country after a local retirement center decided to make history by issuing the announcement Monday. The Cedar Village Retirement Community has said in an announcement that it plans to establish the Shalom Center for Elder Abuse Prevention… read more

According to news sources, the maker of Toy Beach Chairs, Build-A-Bear, has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty in a settlement reached with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after allegations that it failed to report a product defect in one of its toy chair models that resulted in injuries to consumers. The toy… read more

According to news sources, about 16,000 Ford F-series pickup trucks have been recalled due to faulty transmission locks that could allow a driver to shift from Park into gear without the need of pressing on the brake, thereby increasing the risk of collision and injuring passerby’s. The recalled vehicles have a model year of 2011… read more

According to news sources, a city audit is requiring Denver to prove that its controversial red-light camera program actually translated into improved safety on the city’s roadways. The Denver Auditor’s Office has called for the shutdown of the controversial program unless it can be proven that it has resulted in actual improvements in road safety…. read more