New Product Safety Database Launched by CPSC
A new product safety information database has been launched by the federal government, giving consumers a one-stop online portal to report and research hazards in almost every kind of product under the...
View ArticlePortable Pools Pose Real Safety Risks, Study Says
Portable pools have been capable of turning any ordinary backyard into a summertime paradise for generations. But a new safety study provides a somber reminder that water is water — whether it’s six...
View ArticleNew Crib Safety Standards Take Effect
New federal safety standards for cribs are in effect as of June 28, 2011. After dozens of high-profile crib recalls and infant injuries linked to defective crib hardware, the new crib safety rules —...
View ArticleThe Fourth of July and Fireworks Laws
The Fourth of July is here, and it’s probably best to leave fireworks to trained professionals, so you can focus on other things — hey, how long has that potato salad been sitting out? But every year...
View ArticleIs Your Kid’s Car Booster Seat a Good Fit?
Parents who are shopping for the right car booster seat for their kids have better (and safer) options to choose from than ever before, according to testing and new ratings issued by the Insurance...
View ArticleMail Carrier Dog Bites: USPS Ranks Cities
Montagues versus Capulets. Red Sox versus Yankees. Charlie Brown versus Lucy’s football. These rivalries are rooted in history and tradition, and it wouldn’t be wrong to add dogs versus mail carriers...
View ArticleStudy Offers a Heads-Up on Distracted Walking
We’ve all heard about the dangers of talking on a cell phone or texting while behind the wheel. But a new study confirms that even when we’re walking around using our smart phones, we’re still making...
View ArticleGet a Jump on Trampoline Safety
If you’ve got a trampoline in your backyard, your first priority is to keep things safe for kids and anyone else who might end up using it. (That includes neighborhood foxes.) Homeowners need to be...
View ArticleTotal Recall Information Available to Vehicle Owners Under New Federal Rule
Wondering whether your car has been the subject of any manufacturer recalls? What about the defect history of that gently-used SUV you’re thinking about buying? It hasn’t been all that easy to track...
View ArticleStudy: More Kids at ER for Sports-Related Brain Injuries
A new study shows that almost twice as many kids are visiting emergency rooms with sports-related head injuries these days, compared with the number from 10 years ago. The study, titled Emergency...
View ArticleIt’s a Super Bowl Party! Who Brought the Lawsuit?
What’s more American than twelve-minute renditions of the National Anthem and sexually suggestive potato chip commercials? Lawsuits, that’s what. Maybe your Seahawks fan buddy has an awesome recipe for...
View ArticleAirplane Turbulence Injuries: Liability is Up in the Air
Five people had to be hospitalized on Monday after their United Airlines flight encountered some rough turbulence on the flight path between Denver and Billings, Montana. (Get the full story from The...
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