15m Toshiba Laptop AC Adapters Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Dynabook, Inc. has issued a recall for more than 15 million laptop AC adapters due to burn and fire hazards. According to reports, these laptop adapters will sometimes overheat and spark, which can burn people [...]
Five Ways Inexperienced Pilots Cause Plane Crashes
As a general rule, inexperienced pilots are more likely to get into an airplane accident than experienced ones. While these accidents are notoriously rare, experienced pilots tend to possess the skills and knowledge to avoid [...]
Recall Issued For Millions of Furniture Tip Kits
The furniture industry group Alliance4Safety, in collaboration with 31 furniture manufacturers, has issued a recall for millions of “New Age” furniture tip kits. These kits, which are meant to prevent furniture from tipping over, were [...]
Why is Road Rage Becoming More Common?
There has been a notable increase in the number of “road rage” incidents happening over the past few years, with aggressive driving overall becoming more frequent. This has resulted in more people getting injured or [...]
Seven Risk Factors Commonly Seen in Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are among the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents that people get into. Sadly, many of these accidents could be prevented with adequate care, but a number of issues tend to arise that [...]
Boeing Subcontractor Accused of Hiding Defects After Max 9 Debacle
A subcontractor of Boeing has been accused of intentionally concealing what one employee called “excessive amounts of defects” in the Boeing 747 Max 9 jet. These documents accuse the subcontractor of telling employees to falsify [...]
NTSB Issues Report on Fatal Airplane Accident Involving Influencer
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the fatal airplane accident that occurred on December 7, 2023, which killed a YouTube influencer and her father. The report gives a detailed outline of [...]
Seven Risk Factors That Contribute to Pedestrian Accidents
Of all the many types of motor vehicle accidents, few are quite as deadly as pedestrian accidents. These accidents involve a motor vehicle, such as a car or truck, colliding with a pedestrian, often resulting [...]
Vornado Recalls 1.75 Million Irons Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Vornado, a major manufacturer of household appliances, has expanded a recall for its travel steam irons due to the risk of shock and burn hazards. The initial recall targeted 250,000 of its irons, but the [...]
The Potential Dangers of “Drowsy Driving”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has warned drivers of the potential dangers of what it calls “drowsy driving.” This phenomenon, where people drive when they are physically or mentally exhausted, is responsible for [...]