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The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Hobby Lobby Stores has announced the recall of accent chairs that were only sold by that retailer.  1,400 black wooden accent chairs with a PO number of 9099294 and a style number of 5218300 are affected by the recall, which was issued due to the threat of loosening or detachment of… read more

A couple weeks ago, the United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund came out with the latest edition of their annual report that looks at the state of toy safety throughout the country.  For the past 28 years, the Trouble in Toyland report has been issued to help officials come up with ways to… read more

Almost everyone in the country is probably aware of the famous Click It Or Ticket campaign.  This campaign and others like it have served to increase awareness about the importance of seatbelt usage and what could happen to someone who neglects to put on a seatbelt. However, a new study from the Commission on Peace… read more

If you’re heading out to a restaurant anytime soon, then you may want to take a look at new research highlighting the lack of sanitary practices in place at many facilities.  The study will make you think twice the next time you order something from the menu at a food establishment. The findings were compiled… read more

Although distracted driving and drunk driving rightfully draw the brunt of media attention in terms of those things that could be considered a public menace on the roads, there’s another danger that goes largely overlooked:  fatigued driving.  The issue has come to the fore on the heels of a train crash in New York that… read more

In a response to a Dear Abby Column, the East Bay Bicycle Coalition’s Director has offered some insights into safe cycling with the aim of helping persons on bikes in the state of California avoid calamitous accidents.  He speaks about the importance of treating stop signs the same way one would if they were in… read more

Two types of hazelnuts and almonds are being recalled by the Cheektowaga, New York-based Health Matters America because of the potential for an undeclared allergen hazard.  The recall affects Dark Chocolate Almonds and Dark Chocolate Almonds with Chili and Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts and Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts with Chili, all under the Organic Traditions brand.  These… read more

The threat of a potential fire has led to the recall of a type of carpet that was only sold at Lowe’s.  The recall was issued by the Dalton, Georgia-based Shaw Industries and affects carpets with a style number of 7L514 in the Pale Clay color and under the Aristocrat II brand.  16,300 yards of… read more

Much of the country now finds itself in the midst of snowy or exorbitantly cold weather, and as such, it becomes even more important to exercise the proper precautions on the road.  That means driving in the safest manner certainly, but it also means being prepared for adversity when it strikes. A new report highlights,… read more

If your home is filled to bursting with gifts, then you obviously are going to want to protect yourself from the ever-present threat of burglary.  Burglars understand that the season for giving is also a great season for stealing, but you can hopefully avoid having such a situation befall your family by thinking about some… read more

The holidays bring a number of potential poisoning hazards that citizens must be aware of, especially those who have children or pets in the home.  To make your holidays as safe as possible, you might consider enacting some of the tips from the Poison Center of West Virginia included in a new report. The first… read more

This is the time of the year when everyone needs to be a little more cautious with how they treat their social media postings.  If you upload the wrong information and it makes its way to the hands of those who would have no problem taking advantage of your oversight, your holiday plans can be… read more