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Before products go on the market, manufacturers have to go through a process that ensures the products they release are safe. This is done during a number of phases including design, manufacturing, and advertising. Unfortunately, a number of manufacturers don’t always abide by the regulations that prevent them from releasing dangerous products. It is…

More than 3.4 million vehicles were recalled this week from multiple car makers because airbags in the vehicles may be at risk of catching fire or otherwise injuring passengers. According to news reports, vehicles from BMW, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota are all included within the recall. Consumer Reports estimated the recall…

New federal safety standards took effect this week requiring manufacturers and importers of infant and toddler play yards to test and adhere to the stricter safety measures. Play yards included in the new standards are framed enclosures with a floor and mesh or fabric side panels. Many are easily folded for storage or travel….

The year 2011 saw the most furniture tip-over deaths ever, according to a new report released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The report, issued Friday showed that 349 people, about 84 percent aged nine or younger, were killed between 2000 and 2011. In 2011, there were 41 recorded fatalities, which is the highest-ever…

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics this week showed the number of injuries occurring in bounce houses are rising at an alarming rate. According to reports, more than 11,300 children aged 17 and younger were treated for bounce house-related injuries in 2010, which was double the number of injuries in 2008 and…