Tag: Fire
Hyundai and Kia Recall Over 480,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Due...
Hyundai Motor Co and its affiliate Kia Corp are recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the United States due to a faulty...
Over 3.7 Million Vehicles Still on the Road Despite Recall Orders
Despite recalls issued by manufacturers, over 3.7 million vehicles remain in operation across the United States, forced to park outside due to...
Hoverboard Risks (Fires & Falls)
Hoverboards have come under increased scrutiny lately as reports of fires, explosions and other injuries have skyrocketed.
Celebrities have for the longest time been at...
Defective Fireworks
July 4th is just around the corner, and millions of Americans plan to celebrate by watching professional fireworks displays or with consumer-grade fireworks.
It's estimated that over 11,000...
Defective Power Tools
While power tools certainly make many jobs easier, if defective, they can cause serious injuries. If injured by an unsafe power tool, you may...
Ford Recalls 570,000 Vehicles for Faulty Door Latches & Fire Risk
Ford is in the news again, but for all the wrong reasons. The car manufacturing giant recently issued a recall notice which would affect over 550,000...
Exploding E-Cigarette Batteries
Exploding E-Cigarettes - Why is it Happening, and Who's to Blame?
Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes is a serious hazardous to your health, but over...
Security (Burglar) Bars and House Fires
People have become more proactive when it comes to protecting themselves and their homes from the possibility of burglary. For some, this has included...
Car Accidents, Fuel Tank Fires, and Exploding Gas Tanks
In the early days, a gas tank catching fire in a car accident was seen as a foreseeable risk. In today's world, consumer safety and product...
Space Heaters and Fire Safety
As winter begins taking effect, the use of space heaters and other portable heating units increases. While space heaters are quite common, they can also be very...