Hyundai and Kia Add 600,000 More Vehicles to Ongoing Recall Due to Fire Risk. Hyundai and Kia are adding 600,000 more vehicles to an ongoing recall due to a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The automakers say, “brake fluid can leak inside a hydraulic control unit for the anti-lock brakes, possibly causing an electrical short that can lead to fires.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), … Read More »
Hostess Recalls Raspberry Zingers.
Posted On: July 27, 2020 | Categorized as: Safety, UncategorizedHostess Recalls Their Raspberry Zingers over Possible Mold Concerns Hostess has voluntarily recalled their Raspberry Zingers over mold concerns. The Zingers have the potential to grow mold prior to their best-by dates. Most of the Raspberry Zingers included in the recall have a best-by date in late August. However, a multipack frozen and single-serve frozen … Read More »
Garden Hoses Left in Sun.
Posted On: July 8, 2020 | Categorized as: UncategorizedDangers of Garden Hoses Left in the Sun. Leaving a garden hose outside exposed to direct sun can cause the left-over water inside to get extremely hot. The fire department says the internal temperature of those hoses can reach 130-140 degrees, causing serious burns to people and animals. Spraying children or animals with a hose … Read More »
New Data Indicates that Speed Limiters May Reduce Incidence of Truck Accidents
Posted On: July 8, 2016 | Categorized as: UncategorizedAccording to statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, approximately 500,000 semis, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial trucks were involved in accidents in the U.S. in 2010, the last year for which statistics are available. Almost 5,000 people died in these crashes and another 100,000 suffered severe injuries. Indeed, when a passenger vehicle … Read More »
Parents are the best teachers for driving safety
Posted On: July 8, 2016 | Categorized as: UncategorizedThe Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has recently attributed parental involvement as the most crucial factor in keeping novice or young drivers safe behind the wheel. Specifically, GHSA notes that parents play a significant part in helping teenagers maneuver their most dangerous driving years and avoid car accidents. One way to do this is through … Read More »
