2011

Halloween is not just for kids; it’s for pets too! Many pet owners celebrate the holiday with their adorable fluffy friends, and many towns hold annual pet costume contests. This Halloween, make sure your pet is safe by keeping these safety tips in mind. Keep the candy bowl out of reach of your pet. Chocolate… read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating Mini Cooper cars after receiving reports of engine fires, according to recent news sources. The complaints were made about the 2007 and 2008 model years of the Mini Cooper S models. Twelve complaints total were filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects… read more

A Colorado company is conducting a recall of their chicken and steak products due to misbranding, according to recent news sources. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that the frozen chicken fajita products may contain steak, and the steak products may contain chicken. Both are made by Phil’s Fresh… read more

Tow package wiring harnesses are being recalled by Curt Manufacturing due to a fire hazard, according to recent news sources. The harnesses pose a problem because some let moisture into the converter module, defeating the internal circuit protection. This can lead to overheating, which is when fire becomes a threat. The harnesses are used in… read more

Henry Gordy International has reached a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission over allegedly failing to report a safety hazard with one of their products, according to recent news sources. The product which poses the safety threat is a toy dart gun for children, call the Auto Fire Target Set. The company will pay… read more

Reports are suggesting that Sony has issued a recall for 1.6 million flat-panel Bravia televisions due to a fire hazard, according to recent news sources. Sony has stated that some of the 40” Bravia LCD televisions have been shown to overheat, causing a fire or melting in some cases. The products that are affected are… read more

A recent study has suggested that some daily vitamin and mineral supplement use by older women may increase their risk of premature death, in comparison with those who do not take daily supplements, according to recent news sources. The study also found that older women who take calcium pills may be at a decreased risk… read more

A new study suggest that tanning bed radiation may be more carcinogenic than previously thought, according to recent news sources. The study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, showed that significant damage is caused by the ultraviolet rays which penetrate deep into the skin. The study looked at people who were exposed to UVA1… read more

Nidec Motor Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of their pool pump motors due to an electrical shock hazard, according to recent news sources. About 2,000 of the Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors are subject to recall. The product was sold at pool dealers, pump manufacturers, and pool motor distributors for about $1,000… read more

B.O.B Trailers have recalled their jogging strollers due to a possible choking hazard, according to recent news sources. About 411,000 strollers are subject to recall. The issue is with the embroidered logo on the inside of the canopy, which has been proven to detach. Six different reports were filed with B.O.B of such an incident… read more

The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced that three grants will be awarded to bolster the development of medical devices for pediatric use, according to recent news sources. Ten applications for grants were reviewed by five experts. The grants, which will be distributed by the FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development, were received… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is concerned about certain birth control pills increasing the patient’s risk of blood clots, according to recent news sources. The birth control pills being observed contain the hormone drospirenone and include: Safyral Syeda Ocella Yasmin Zarah Beyaz Gianvi Loryna Yaz Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol A review by the FDA of… read more