2013

With New Year’s Eve just a couple weeks away, there are many people who may be tempted to get out the fireworks they had in storage and light them off to usher in 2014.  If you intend to do this, you absolutely must make sure that doing so is even legal in your area.  This… read more

The threat of a potential fire has led to the recall of a type of carpet that was only sold at Lowe’s.  The recall was issued by the Dalton, Georgia-based Shaw Industries and affects carpets with a style number of 7L514 in the Pale Clay color and under the Aristocrat II brand.  16,300 yards of… read more

One of the biggest fire hazards at this time of the year is something that families all across the country welcome into their home on an annual basis:  the Christmas tree.  While having a fresh tree as opposed to a plastic one can certainly make your Christmas celebration feel more festive, it’s important to realize… read more

This week has found persons in Southern California and the country as a whole huddled inside in a bid to stay out of the cold.  In such circumstances, it’s important to heat your home in a manner conducive to safety while seeing to those other hazards that can be created at this time of the… read more

Yesterday, we related how UC San Diego was launching an effort geared toward reducing accidents attributed to distracted driving within the city, and now the City Council of San Diego is doing their part to reduce accidents related to home fires.  They have partnered with the Burn Institute for an annual safety campaign that offers… read more

Many persons will tote around a gasoline canister without thinking anything about the potential perils of these items.  The red container has become a fairly standard sight in homes and business across the country, but NBC News recently came out with an investigation that found serious accidents associated with these products may be rare but… read more

The next couple of weeks will find people across the country decking the halls with all manner of Christmas decorations.  What’s unfortunate is that so many people probably don’t even realize that the way they decorate their homes could leave them susceptible to a fire, especially if you’re dealing with potentially unsafe objects that have… read more

There are numerous fire hazards that tend to pop up in the timeframe between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and you want to make sure that these threats don’t compromise the safety of you and your family.  Therefore, think about adhering to some of the safety tips on hand from the FDNY in a new report, focused… read more

A new report out of Bakersfield takes a look at the threat posed by improper heating maintenance.  Because persons in Bakersfield and other environs in California are used to dealing with warm weather that rarely necessitates a heater being turned on, dangers tend to pop up once it does come time to start the unit. … read more

We outlined some of the steps to take to prevent a foodborne illness on Thanksgiving, but there’s another big threat that holiday revelers must be aware of:  fires.  A fire is a distinct possibility at this time of the year, and the threat of an injury is exacerbated when your home is filled with guests. … read more

Chevy Malibus of the 2013 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a defect that could pose a host of safety issues.  Each of the affected 14,909 automobiles will have an 8-way power adjustable front seat.  Because the seat frame could make contact with the wiring harness of this component, chafing becomes… read more

48- and 42-inch tall refrigerator freezers are being recalled by the Greenwood, Mississippi-based Viking Range because of a possible fire hazard.  The recall pertains to around 750 units that have a freezer positioned next to a refrigerator.  Overheating of these units’ electrical connectors is a possibility, and when that happens, a fire could break out. … read more