2013

Independence Day is over, but that doesn’t mean that fireworks safety should lapse.  If you’re like many people and families across California and the rest of the country, you have your hands full cleaning up spent and unlit fireworks.  To make sure you’re doing so safely, you might look to the tips contained in a… read more

Late last week, citizens across the nation got together to celebrate Independence Day, and we sincerely hope that your family escaped the celebration unscathed by burns and other hazards.  However, it’s important to understand that certain risks inherent in July Fourth celebrations don’t simply go away; they could be present throughout the entirety of the… read more

The Swanton, Ohio-based Swan Creek Candle Company has announced the recall of votive candles available without any type of packaging or container.  715,000 candles in total are thought to be affected by the recall, with each being sold at various candle retailers across the country between January and November of last year.  The flame that… read more

The threat of a burn associated with a piece of clothing has prompted the recall of that item, and because there have already been two incidents reports recorded, consumers should follow the directives of this recall at once.  Given the nature of the product, the recall could also have ramifications for highway safety, so please… read more

An overheating hazard has prompted the Wayne, New Jersey-based IdeaVillage Products Corporation to announce the recall of BrightLight blankets that run off of battery power.  These white, polyester items have LEDs which shift color while in use.  5,200 such products are thought to be affected by the recall, and each was sold exclusively by the… read more

We’re far removed from Christmas, and worrying about decor used in the lead-up to the holiday could thus be the furthest thing from your mind.  But when recalls get issued in regard to holiday items, it’s important that you take care of the issue the moment you hear about it.  If you wait, you might… read more

Dual-Wattage Travel Convert Kits have been recalled by the Mansfield, Massachusetts-based Samsonite.  These items, which are intended to be used by American travelers who hope to make their appliances function in electrical outlets available in other countries, could suffer from a defect when set to the 50 watt setting.  If a load exceeds this level… read more

This week is National Burn Awareness Week, and thus, it’s as good a time as any to warn citizens across California of the dangers posed by seemingly innocuous things within the home.  Kids are particularly at risk of sustaining a burn, and if you’re a parent, it’s important to take steps to keep your children… read more

A series of items designed to be exposed to heat is being recalled because of the danger posed to consumers when the products are exposed to heat.  If you have one of the following in your kitchen, do what’s necessary to protect your family. The Madison, Wisconsin-based Hy Cite Enterprises announced the recall, which affects… read more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has gotten serious about enforcing the federal flammability requirements put into place in order to assure the safety of children’s clothing.  As such, we’ve been seeing a lot of recalls akin to this next one. Girls’ fleece blanket sleepers under the Circo brand are being recalled by the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based… read more

A recall is being issued by an importer based right here in California.  However, the consumers that might have this in their possession might be found all across the country, so please take note. The Camarillo-based Harbor Freight Tools issued the recall in regards to cordless drills with a model number of 96526.  These black and… read more

A variety of pajamas produced in Peru by Catalogo S.A.C. are being recalled because they could pose a burn danger to the children the items are designed for. The Key Biscayne, Florida-based Elephantito announced the recall, which pertains to cotton pajamas that have JP 12 FL as their style number.  These pink pajamas have a… read more