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Recently, the U.S Food and Drug Administration issued multiple advisories relating to catheters, which are medical devices used to drain blood clots or body fluids, among other functions. Some brands of catheters have been in the news and recalled by manufacturers based on FDA advice after patients have died or reported severe injury due to …
You don’t expect to be in danger from your own ceiling fan. In December 2020, around 190,000 Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor fans were recalled after people reported being hurt by blades detaching from the fans. So far there have been 47 reports of blades detaching from fans while spinning. In two of those reports, …
On September 30, California banned two dozen toxic chemicals from cosmetic products, becoming the first American state to do so. The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom, bans chemicals like mercury from cosmetic products. There has been growing concern about toxic substances entering beauty and personal hygiene products. For example, …
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PFAS are a set of man-made chemicals used in a variety of common products, from stain and water-repellant fabric, to paints and waxes. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are considered “forever chemicals” because they stay in the environment and human body for a very long time. PFAS chemicals were recently found in groundwater at army …
The world’s largest retailer is under fire after a CNN investigation uncovered nearly a dozen dangerous and combustible products. The products, sold under the brand name AmazonBasics, are a line of electronic accessories, household appliances, and office supplies. The AmazonBasics brand, founded in 2009, offers more than 5,000 budget-friendly products. A day after the CNN …
The coronavirus pandemic has driven up hand sanitizer sales by a wide margin. American hand sanitizer sales grew by almost 800% in the early months of the outbreak. Unfortunately, faulty hygiene products have also made it to consumers’ homes, increasing chances of poisoning. In recent times the FDA has seen an increase in hand sanitizers …
The family of a Texas man filed a wrongful death suit in May 2020 because of defects in his Onewheel electric skateboard that suddenly stopped short while he was riding it, resulting ultimately in his death. The man was brought to the hospital for numerous injuries after he was propelled face-first onto the pavement while …
Reports of exploding phones in 2016 flooded social media as customers posted photos of their Samsung phones that overheated and melted. Weeks after the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was released in late 2016, Samsung issued its first recall of 2.5 million devices after a handful of overheating issues. The brand-new, technologically advanced Samsung phones …
Under the guidance of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Epson America Inc. recalled certain scanners in May 2020 because power cord adapters had been found to overheat, and in some cases, catch fire. The recall comes as people worldwide have experienced a variety of defects in Epson power cord adapters, and to date …
A March 2020 Consumer Reports investigation revealed that an additional 19 deaths have been linked to the Fisher-Price Rock n’ Play Sleeper. The news comes as an unwelcome update to the October 2019 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report that revealed 73 deaths were attributed to the Rock n’ Play Sleeper, putting the reported death …
A Louisiana man filed a lawsuit in April 2020 after his vape pen’s battery exploded, giving him severe burns. The suit claims that lithium battery manufacturer LG Chem sold defective and dangerous batteries found in vape pens and similar smoking devices. Surprisingly, this tragic event is not uncommon with vape pens and other electric cigarette …
Nearly 4,000 baby walkers were recalled in March 2020 because of safety issues reported to the manufacturer and to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Baby walkers sold under the brand name Kids & Koalas on Amazon have been recalled because they don’t stop at the edge of steps or ledges, which poses a significant risk …
In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) instructed DSD Merchandisers, Inc. to recall all “10oz. Roasted/Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts” products because their packaging doesn’t say they contain peanuts. The recalled nuts are sold in a variety of grocery chains in the western part of the U.S. and the FDA’s alert comes as an …
Man's hand plugging an extension cord into an emergency generator.
Over one million generators and similar machines are sold in the United States each year, and they are used for a wide variety of reasons in both businesses and for individuals in their homes. While many generators come with warnings and tips to ensure a user’s safety, generator – related injuries can occur from both …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Allergan, a pharmaceutical company, recall its BIOCELL textured breast implants in July 2019. These implants are linked to an increased risk of a cancer known as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL. A full list of the recalled implants and tissue expanders can be found …
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert, warning consumers not to use three cosmetics sold by Claire’s stores which tested positive for asbestos. The alert warns that Claire’s eye shadows, contour palette, and compact powder contain talcum powder, commonly called talc. Talc is often linked to and contaminated by asbestos, …
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People who bought cars from more than 24 automakers first filed lawsuits over defective airbags in 2014. These lawsuits claimed that airbags made by Takata Corporation exploded, releasing dangerous chemicals, burning passengers, and causing at least a dozen deaths in the U.S. Takata Corp. filed for bankruptcy in June, with debts of over $10 billion, …
If you are concerned, but ultimately overwhelmed and confused by the air bag safety crisis, you are not alone. Here, our defective air bag lawyers attempt to demystify some of the most important information, including confidential documents unsealed in court and the victims at the center of these lawsuits. To date, Takata has recalled 28 …
Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm consistently report on the latest legal updates, recalls, and auto industry news. In a record fine, Fiat Chrysler recently agreed to a $105 million settlement for mishandling nearly two dozen recalls involving suspension systems in millions of vehicles. Now, federal regulators say the company significantly underreported …
General Motors recently announced that it would pay $575 million to resolve more than half of the death and personal injury claims and the related shareholder lawsuits. This settlement will resolve nearly 1,400 lawsuits. Our team of defective auto part lawyers details this announcement below. The personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits are consolidated in a multi-district …
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