2013

On the heels of three separate fires involving the Tesla Model S, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced its intention to look into the matter to determine if the incidents are indicative of an underlying safety issue. The CEO of Tesla claims that it was his company that actually requested that the NHTSA… read more

In recent months, a spotlight has been placed on oil tanker car safety following a crash in Quebec over the summer that claimed the lives of 42 individuals and two additional incidents that caused destruction in the United States.  Now, the Association of American Railroads has called upon the government to make marked safety improvements… read more

Yet another fire incident has put the Tesla Model S in the news once again, with people around the country continuing to worry about the vehicles’ propensity to catch fire after being involved in an accident.  However, the CEO of the company believes that the media is placing too much scrutiny on these vehicles, which… read more

This is the time of the year when, as the temperatures drop, people turn to their fireplaces as a means to warm their houses.  If, however, you haven’t turned on your fireplace since last spring, then this is also a great time to make sure that your hearth and chimney are going to be conducive… read more

As people ready themselves for Thanksgiving and the holidays in general, certain fire hazards may be created that are important to avoid.  Therefore, citizens may want to take a look at some of the burn and fire safety tips related by the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Injury Prevention Education Coordinator in a new report. The… read more

The Miami, Florida-based Babycottons has announced the recall of children’s nightgowns ranging in size from 24 months to size six for toddlers.  1,100 sets of 100% cotton sleepwear available in six different prints are impacted by the recall, which was initiated because the products may pose a burn threat to children due to their inability… read more

There is an alarming increase in fires around this time of the year as people set out to heat their homes for the first time of the fall/winter season.  The problem is that a litany of people may fail to see to the upkeep of those products that are necessary for warmth. With the holidays… read more

Another article, this one out of Missoula, Montana, seeks to offer advice geared toward keeping citizens safe as they heat their homes in the coming months.  The Fire Marshal of that area notes that something as simple as keeping the area around both space heaters and heating vents free of debris is an important step… read more

The Los Angeles-based Infinity Green has announced the recall of two models of candelabra LED light bulbs.  The recall affects model UDC3WW and UDC3CW.  It encompasses around 2,000 bulbs that were available from multiple online retailers and via the Heartland America catalogue.  These products, which were sold between this past June and October, are in… read more

When it comes to preventing a fire and getting out of a given structure when a fire does break out, most adults probably know what to do, but that knowledge doesn’t necessarily extend to children.  It’s up to parents to educate their kids about the steps they can take to stay safe, and some of… read more

Numerous types of buses are being recalled by North American Bus Industries because of a safety issue associated with the Sure Power battery equalizers onboard.  The recall affects CLFW, Blue Bird L4RE, BRT, Optima Opus, and LFW buses of various model years ranging from 2000 to 2011 depending on the type of bus.  The aforementioned… read more

Another incident where a Tesla Model S was involved in an accident and promptly caught fire has sparked renewed concerns about the safety of these vehicles.  A new report takes a look at the most recent fire as well as what the reaction has been to it, with the author wondering whether an overreaction is… read more