2013

The Milford, Connecticut-based SCS Direct has announced the recall of Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats that were only available through Amazon between June of last year and January of this year.  7,500 of the items, which are meant to be used by babies between five and ten months of age, could be unstable enough to… read more

A series of products from the San Leandro, California-based Pelagic Pressure Systems is being recalled.  The recall affects 1,000 or so DG03 Dive Computers under the Hollis brand.  Available across the country between July 2011 and this past May, the computers can relate the wrong tank pressure if hooked up to an integrated transmitter.  This… read more

Most everyone has heard of the concept of a designated driver, but have you heard of something known as a “Water Watcher?”  If not, and if you plan on attending any kind of get-together near a body of water this summer, it’s imperative to learn about this vital duty among responsible adults. The Consumer Product… read more

It’s still June, which also still means it’s still National Safety Month.  Such a broad distinction leaves room for any number of tips from various authorities, but we’d like to turn your attention to a new report that focuses on preventing accidents and tragedies from taking place in your backyard pool. The Sacramento Fire Department’s… read more

Around 34,000 infant bath seats under the Idea Baby brand are being recalled by Buy Buy Baby because they fail to meet benchmarks laid out by the federal government regarding stability.  The items are intended for kids between the ages of five and ten months and were imported into the country by the Union, New… read more

The summer brings more and more people out on the water, and thus it’s as good a time as any to explore the steps needed to encourage boat safety.  Some tips from the the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency would thus be helpful to those who plan on taking a boat on the water anytime soon…. read more

The Seattle, Washington-based Ideations DiveAlert has announced the recall of 2,500 scuba diving signaling devices under the DiveAlert PLUS and DiveAlert brands.  When a diver encounters some type of emergency, the device is supposed to emit a loud noise on the surface or a repercussive blast in the water.  On affected devices, a malfunction could… read more

We’ve discussed pool safety tips in the recent past, but they certainly bear repeating ahead of a long weekend that will find people across California heading out onto the water.  A new report finds various officials in Orange County (Florida) detailing some vital steps to take to ensure safety.  First, make sure that kids are… read more

May seems to be a big month for safety.  In addition to being National Motorcycle Safety Month and National Bicycle Safety Month, the time frame has also been designated as National Water Safety Month.  Which shouldn’t be surprising given the increased emphasis on water-based activities that typically comes along with warm weather during May.  To… read more

As the weather begins to warm up across California, numerous persons are going to take to the water in their own vessels.  To make sure that you’re protected when you head out on the water, be it a lake or the ocean or anything else, you might consider some safety tips out of New York… read more

Many mundane items only pose a threat when a certain defect goes overlooked.  But on some products, smooth operation is essential to ensuring the safety of those using the device.  When a recall gets issued on such a product, consumers need to get the problem fixed as soon as possible.  This next recall affects scuba… read more

The Vista, California-based Aqua Lung has announced the recall of a series of buoyancy compensators that have SureLock II weight pocket handles attached.  These aforementioned items, which are in place in order to aid a diver in reaching the surface amid emergency conditions, are in danger of suddenly falling off of the vest.  With their… read more