Climbers Must Be Aware of Joss Rock Climbing Cams, Product Is Being Recalled
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, units of the Joss Rock Climbing Cam must be recalled due to a possible failure in maintaining the climber supported while attempting to secure the product in the crack of a rock. This device has fallen unexpectedly after being set, the article assures. There was an incident… read more
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
According reports announced in the news today, Michaels Stores has issued a recall for the Glass Vase produced by the Ashland Brand. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced that the Ashland® Glass Vase poses a laceration hazard to consumers. The company stated that after a few reports of involuntary glass… read more
Safety Devices Inspired in Real Life Fatal Crashes
It’s not a surprise to many of us that tragic accidents are capable to inspire great safety ideas. According to a recent news article, the HANS device creators drew their inspiration from a fatal crash in 1981 involving a driver who unfortunately passed away while testing the Renault 5 Turbo Alpine in Mid-Ohio Sports Car… read more
Event Distributes Free Lights To Bicycle Riders in San Francisco
According to various news articles, the city San Francisco saw thousands of bike lights and other bike safety materials being distributed during the past two days. The SF Bicycle and SFMTA volunteers distributed numerous items in an event called “Light up the Night” that happened throughout the city. According to the articles, the end of… read more
Recall Issued for Wolfgang Puck Grills, Shock and Melting Cases Reported
According to recent articles from consumer reports, there was a recall issued for Wolfgang Puck grills. Problems with defected electrical wiring may pose electrical shock hazard among other things. The news source has stated that something like 27,000 items must be recalled. The overheating and even melting threat linked to the malfunctioning electrical wiring was… read more
Breast Cancer Fund Tests Canned Food, BPA Found in Many Items
According to the morning news, products tested by the Breast Cancer Fund have shown signs of containing bisphenol A also known as BPA. The items tested by the Fund’s researchers consisted on varied canned foods used in Thanksgiving dinners. The reports from the Breast Cancer Fund claim that BPA is directly linked to health effects… read more
Saturn Aura Under Investigation Due Transmission Issues
According to news from the consumer reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration known as NHTSA is investigating complaints regarding the Saturn Aura and its transmission. Engineers for the agency are looking into the numerous complaints stating that the vehicle fails to remain stopped when the driver selects the “Park” option. Issues with Aura’s transmission… read more
Pennsylvania Is One of The 35 States to Have Banned Texting While Driving
According to recent news reports and the Governors Highway Safety Association, Pennsylvania just passed a new law that bans any kind of cell-phone handling. Texting while driving has become an offense while on the road. It’s a well-known fact that distracted driving causes numerous accidents but the fact that the state decided to make it… read more
Fire Risk Forces Apple to Issue a Recall For First-generation iPod Nano
As it has been highly cited by various news sources lately, the first-generation iPod nano, released between September 2005 and December 2006, had to be recalled after the company noticed that the product could overheat in many cases and sometimes even turn into a fire hazard. The reports released by Apple show that the problem… read more
Chevy Volt Being Tested By the NHTSA
According to recent news, the electric charger of the Chevy Volt is under alleged investigation due to a recent house fire possibly caused by the car’s battery overheating. The issue, according to authorities, lies in the lithium ion batteries. The reports stated that while during their own crash test, the battery presented a certain fire… read more
Bikers Safety Campaign Faces Low Interest among Young Adults
According to recent news sources, two young men were allegedly caught speeding tremendously down a road while driving their motorcycles. Despite all campaigns that show bikers safety on the road does really play an important role in the overall safety of drivers, riders and pedestrians alike. According to the news source, both men were under… read more
Judge Rules That Jackson’s Lawsuit Against AEG Will Proceed
Kevin Boyle of the Los Angeles personal injury law firm was quoted in the CBS website regarding Michael Jackson’s case. The article reported that a judge ruled the Jackson family is entirely entitled to follow through with the lawsuit against AEG Live. The entertainment giant’s lawyers filed a motion to the Los Angeles Superior Court asking for… read more
