2013

The Brooklyn, New York-based Southern Telecom has announced the recall of A/C chargers that come as an accessory to Polaroid PMID709 internet tablets.  Around 21,000 chargers are impacted by the recall, which was issued upon discovery that overheating is a possibility with these products.  This creates a distinct fire risk.  Although there have been ten… read more

Chevy Cruze automobiles of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by General Motors.  3,161 vehicles are impacted by the recall, and each will have a manual transmission.  The recall was initiated once it was discovered that fracturing and separation can occur in the right front half shaft.  When this takes place while… read more

Now that November is nearly here, many areas of the country can look forward to months of cold weather, and it’s important that drivers in the midst of such conditions make sure their automobiles are up to the task of transporting them safely.  You don’t even have to live in such climes to do this;… read more

The ramifications of the new small overlap crash test continue to be felt, with Consumer Reports announcing that they will no longer be able to recommend three automobiles that have long been standouts.  The revelation is explored further in a new article from the Los Angeles Times. The vehicles in question are all from Toyota: … read more

When it comes to medical treatments, using a one-size-fits-all approach can be dangerous.  Every individual is unique, and a treatment option that works for one person may end up killing or seriously injuring another.  To make sure that everyone is receiving the medical care that they deserve, the Food and Drug Administration is investing heavily… read more

As it gets colder and colder over the next couple of months, many people will turn to space heaters to warm their homes, especially those in Southern California that maybe don’t have a dedicated heating system.  However, heating in this manner must be approached safely, and that can be accomplished by heeding some tips from… read more

A new report takes a look at the creation of an active safety system designed to detect wildlife.  The headquarters of the company responsible for the technology, Autolive Electronics Night Vision, is in Santa Barbara, California, and to see the system in action, the Santa Barbara Independent got to take a parking lot test drive. … read more

Drivers throughout California, particularly in the northern section of the state, should be on guard as high winds tear through the area.  A series of incidents have been reported in Utah, Nevada, and California.  In the Lake Tahoe mountains, the wind was reported to have reached 103 miles per hour, and things got bad enough… read more

Target has announced the recall of sitting stools manufactured by the Culver City, California-based L. Powell Acquisition Corporation.  An estimated 69,000 stools from the Chloe & Conner Collection and under the Circo brand are affected by the recall, and each would have been sold at Target retailers across the country between April of last year… read more

In recent weeks, we’ve discussed some of the ways that parents can help keep their children’s Halloween as safe as possible, and one of the chief ways to do that is to not create any hazards with a costume choice.  Stressing visibility and comfort can go a long way toward eliminating some of the dangers… read more

We recently took a look at the ways that parents can protect their children from an injury associated with pumpkin carving, but it’s not just kids who face risks during the activity.  Even an adult could end up taking a trip to the emergency room if they’re not careful, and to make sure that doesn’t… read more

The past couple of weeks have brought a number of reports focused on the myriad ways that parents can ensure the safety of their children on Halloween.  Most of those articles focus on stressing visibility and eliminating tripping hazards, but a new article takes a look at how children can be protected from predators during… read more