New Airbag Technology Aims to Make Commute Safer
A new airbag has been designed, and its makers claim that its application will make drivers and passengers safer in the event of an accident. The company touting the brand new airbags is PATEV Associates, a consulting firm working in cooperation with MBB International, the maker and patent holder of the technology. The new airbag,… read more
Inaccurate Seating Capacity Label Prompts Kawasaki Recall
An off road vehicle is being recalled because because a certain usage direction on the label might create a hazard. The Irvine-based Kawasaki Motor Corporation announced the recall, which affects Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles. About 2,000 units fall under the purview of the recall, which was initiated after it was discovered that a safety label… read more
Nikon Warns Consumers About Defective Camera Battery
The latest product to get the consumer warning treatment is a camera that could have a defective battery. Nikon is the company issuing the announcement, although they have stopped short of referring to the warning as a recall. The alert concerns the company’s D800, D7000, D800E, and 1 V1 cameras. These cameras all might use… read more
Officials Say Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hackers
We often think about how devastating a cyberattack or viral infection can be for our computers. But could similar tactics be used by hackers to compromise the safety of medical devices? The general consensus seems to be that such a hack is indeed possible, which is why the National Institute of Standards and Technology and… read more
Toyota Developing Vehicles That Gauge a Driver’s Mood
Could your happiness be directly tied to how well you pilot your vehicle? Toyota thinks so, and they’re trying to help your driving habits remain steady. Since 2006, the company has been working on a form of in-car technology that they say will be able to gauge a person’s mood when he or she gets… read more
FDA Warns About the Risks Fentanyl Poses to Children
The Food and Drug Administration is warning parents about the dangers that a certain pain reliever could pose to children should they come into contact with it. The item is question is called the fentanyl transdermal system, more commonly known as Duragesic. This system is a patch that for three days at a time supplies… read more
55,260 Saw Blades Sold at Lowe’s Recalled Due to Package Defect
A product that could be considered dangerous even without a defect is being recalled. The products in question are Classic Series Circular Saw Blades available in a 3-pack. The items were made in China and manufactured by the Huntersville, North Carolina-based Irwin Industrial Tool Company. The blades were each ten inches long, and two of… read more
Other-Sonic Ultrasound Gel Contaminated with Bacteria
A risk of bacteria contamination has forced the Food and Drug Administration to warn off healthcare providers from using gel used during ultrasound procedures. Certain lots of the product, known as Other-Sonic Generic Ultrasound Transmission Gel, were recently discovered to have been contaminated with Pseduomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella oxytoca. These two strains of bacteria pose… read more
New Study Says MP3 Player Usage Compromises Driving Ability
I often talk about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel of an automobile, but a new study sheds some light on a practice that could be just as dangerous. A new article in a journal called Human Factors shows that a process as seemingly simple as choosing a song from an MP3 player… read more
NHTSA Testing Vehicle to Vehicle Communication in Ann Arbor
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the efficacy of technology that would enable vehicles to communicate with both each other and stationary edifices in order to help prevent accidents on the road. They currently have 3,000 cars undergoing rigorous testing in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This program is designed to… read more
Houston Campaigns to Stop Texting While Driving
Hot on the heels of a Texas campaign designed to raise awareness about motorcycle safety, the city of Houston has launched an initiative that aims to get people talking about that go-to public menace: texting while driving. The campaign is a joint effort by the Houston Police Department, the Fire Department, State Farm Insurance, and… read more
Two tire models pose blowout hazards
Two tire manufacturers have announced voluntary recalls of their products recently in two separate cases. Cooper Tire and Rubber Company has issued a recall for specific units of its Discoverer light vehicle tires, size LT245/75R16, manufactured between February 12, 2012, and March 10, 2012 due to the possibility that they were designated with an incorrect… read more
