2014

We’ve previously discussed what can be done by residents of cold weather locales to prevent pipes from freezing during the winter, but one thing we haven’t really focused on is what steps to take when those precautions fail and the pipes freeze over anyway.  When this happens, the pipes are in danger of rupturing, flooding… read more

The Northbrook, Illinois-based Crate and Barrel has announced the recall of pendant lamps from the Finley Collection due to a potential shock and fire hazard posed to consumers.  The recall affects rectangular, small, and large lamps available across the United States and Canada, with all but 860 of the 19,860 products recalled being sold in… read more

For many farmers, football season also marks the dawn of the harvest season.  Farmers across the state and the country will soon be taking part in numerous harvesting activities, which could signal a jump in the number of injuries that take place in rural areas.  With that in mind, the folks at MidAmerican Energy have… read more

A series of white floor lamps from the Threshold collection are being recalled by the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Target Corporation due to a potential shock and fire threat.  The more than 25,000 lamps in question were sold at Target stores across the country and in Canada between September of last year and this past May.  The… read more

The summer often brings to the fore numerous electrical hazards that citizens wouldn’t necessarily be privy to at other times of the year.  People spend more time outside, but that time can prove dangerous if it leads to an overlooked safety hazard.  To make sure that your family is protected from common threats, you might… read more

With warmer weather here to stay, many people are going to do whatever they can to seek solace from the heat.  But an increase in the number of air conditioners on at any given time and people engaging in water-based activities can pose electrical shock hazards that must be understood and overcome.  You can do… read more

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and agencies across the country are doling out tips which aim to keep citizens safe from common hazards associated with electrical lines.  The Michigan-based Consumers Energy wants to make sure that adults and kids out playing this summer are protected from harm, while the Energy Education Council’s Safe Electricity… read more

2,200 metal and crystal chandeliers have been recalled by the Chico, California-based Currey & Company.  100 were distributed in Canada, with the rest available across the United States between January 2010 and February of this year.  Various models are affected, but each has one thing in common:  wiring that could be defective and thus transmit… read more

A company based in Northern California has issued a recall on a series of items that could pose a dual hazard to consumers in the vicinity.  Multiple instances of a defect making itself known have already been reported, and thus owners of the products should take the announcement particularly seriously. The West Elm branch of… read more

Yet another product is being recalled because of an overheating threat.  It’s important that parents in particular pay attention to this next safety directive, though, as it concerns an item designed for children who probably aren’t as up to date with the latest recall news as their parents might be. The New Albany, Ohio-based Tween… read more

We’re far removed from Christmas, and worrying about decor used in the lead-up to the holiday could thus be the furthest thing from your mind.  But when recalls get issued in regard to holiday items, it’s important that you take care of the issue the moment you hear about it.  If you wait, you might… read more

Last month was Bathroom Safety Month across the country, but just because January has come to a close doesn’t mean that safety shouldn’t remain top priority.  A new report takes a look at those things that can be done to ensure safety in the bathroom.  The precautions are directed mainly toward the elderly, but it’s… read more