Posts Categorized: Safety

Toyota Recalls 2.9 Million Vehicles Due to Defective Airbag Sensor. The automobile manufacturer, Toyota, is recalling 2.9 million vehicles due to a defective airbag sensor. The vehicles have a faulty electronic control unit, which is designed to assess incoming signals from crash sensors and trigger an airbag deployment and seatbelt tightening. Toyota said, “The unit may … Read More »

W.A.T.C.H.’s Top Ten Unsafe Toys for 2019 Released. According to the latest statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were an estimated 251,700 toy-related injuries in the U.S. in 2017, and a reported 37 children died from toy-related incidents from 2015 to 2017. The consumer group, World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known … Read More »

Have a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season Do not let an illness, injury or accident keep you from celebrating a happy, healthy holiday season with your family and friends. Give the gift of health and safety this holiday season to yourself and others by following these tips. Family checkups and vaccinations: Exams and screenings can … Read More »

The Latest Takata Airbag Recall. The Japanese airbag manufacturer, Takata, is recalling 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. due to faulty airbags that could explode and hurl shrapnel or not properly inflate in the event of a crash. The recall includes BMW, Volkswagen, Honda Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles made in 1995-2000. This recall differs from … Read More »

Walmart Recalls Over 200,000 Hammers due to Injury Risk. Walmart has recalled 211,0000 hammers due to an injury risk. The manufacturer says the molded grip can come loose/detach from the handle, posing an injury risk for consumers. The recalled product is the STANLEY® brand 16 oz. wooden handle nailing hammer. With model number STHT51454 etched … Read More »