2012

It’s never a bad time to learn more about fire safety.  Even as the weather begins to cool off, fires can still break out, especially as families across the country begin to turn on their heating units and prep their fireplaces.  Now, the Volunteer Fire Department of  Fortuna, California is offering citizens a variety of… read more

In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, members of the police department recently set up a pedestrian safety enforcement operation over the course of two days.  An officer dressed in plain clothes would use the crosswalk in a bid to catch drivers who ignore pedestrian safety laws, at which point a marked unit would pull those persons over. … read more

An estimated 100,000 motorcycles have descended upon Fayetteville, Arkansas for the Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Rally.  The assistant event director is advising all motorcyclists to keep a wide cushion of space between themselves and other riders and drivers and to adhere to any speed limits.  Consistently checking blind spots is something that other motorists should… read more

Thanks to a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, police officials in Visalia were able to conduct a motorcycle safety enforcement operation this past Monday.  Their efforts resulted in 32 vehicles being pulled over, eight of which were motorcycles.  28 tickets were handed out, but despite the fact that officers were paying particular… read more

The Omaha, Nebraska-based Hayneedle has announced the recall of 131 Shorea Wooden Arc Hammock Stands.  The stand is made up of wood layers that can actually become detached from one another, thus posing a fall hazard to a consumer using the hammock.  Of 18 reported instances of this occurrence, only one has thus far led… read more

The Columbus, Ohio-based Big Lots has announced the recall of Wilson & Fisher log-style garden swings.  Around 6,900 wooden swings suffer from a defect wherein the consumer can fall because the seat is in danger of breaking.  Nine injury reports have been made among the 14 complaints of a breakage.  The swings, which cost $130… read more

Equator two-wheel drive vehicles of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Suzuki.  Up to 25 vehicles might have a defect wherein the design hardness specifications were not met by the front wheel hubs.  This could lead to premature wear and a crack in the component.  If the hub then breaks during the drive,… read more

1,596 Octane Sport Utility travel trailers, as well as Melbourne Class C and Greyhawk Class C motorhomes, of the 2008 through 2011 model years are being recalled by Jayco due to a defect with the transfer switch from Iota.  These switches’ buss bar might have a faulty electrical connection, which could lead the switch itself… read more

Nearly 5,000 Chevy Sonic vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by General Motors.  At issue is the fact that the driver might potentially not be alerted via a dashboard light to the fact that a turn signal lamp has gone out.  This is due to the Body Control Module not detecting the… read more

Battery Separator devices from Sure Power found on a wide variety of vehicles might suffer from an overheating problem, and a recall has thus had to be issued by the Geo. Heiser Body Company.  The recall affects 28 Peterbilt, Fuso, Kenworth, International, and Hino vehicles of the 2010 through 2013 model years (and some 2006… read more

614 Mako 18 LTS boat and trailer packages of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Tracker Marine due to a potential safety hazard.  The trailer component might not be able to sustain carrying the boat it comes with.  If this leads the tires or axle to break, a crash might occur. … read more

If you’ve paid attention to the news lately, you’ve no doubt heard about the wide-ranging peanut butter recall that has affected numerous grocers and manufacturers across the country, namely Trader Joe’s.  Consumer Reports has stated that this recall, which was only initiated after 29 people reportedly became ill with a Salmonella infection, reinforces the need… read more