As the weather gets warmer, motorcycling becomes a common transportation option for many Americans. Because motorcycles are often less visible than other forms of transportation, it is important for drivers to stay aware of their surroundings and for motorcycle operators to take important safety measures to ensure that they are visible to motorists. Riding Gear […]
Don’t Get Fooled! A Look at Senior Scams
Senior citizens are one of the top targets for financial scams. Home ownership, savings, and strong credit ratings can all make senior citizens especially attractive to swindlers. Senior citizens may be less likely to report an issue because they may not know where to report it or may be ashamed at having fallen for a […]
Unsafe and Defective Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that about 400 defective products are recalled each year. Defective products are products that do not meet safety standards and/or do not perform the function for which they are intended. Unsafe and defective products include playpens, prosthetics, car and truck tires, medical devices, space heaters, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, […]
Free Online Search Tool for Recalls Uses Vehicle Identification Number
Millions of vehicles are recalled each year in the United States due to safety defects or noncompliance with federal standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed a free online search tool for consumers to use to easily find out whether or not a vehicle has been impacted by a […]
Preventing House Fires
House fires often result in large amounts of property damage, and unfortunately they are common in winter months. From 2008-2010, an average of 50,1100 heating fires occurred in the U.S. each year, resulting in a yearly average of approximately 150 deaths, 575 injuries, and $326 million in property loss. Cooking and heating were the top […]
