Veggie Slicers Recalled Because of Laceration Hazards
On May 1, 2018, Premier Kitchen Products recalled nearly 19,000 kitchen slicers because of a laceration hazard. These are often called “veggie slicers” which have…
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Will the Santa Fe Shooting Suspect’s Father be Held Liable for Negligent Gun Storage?
On May 18, 2018, another school shooting took place in Santa Fe, Texas. Ten people—including eight students and two teachers—were killed, and 13 people wounded.…
Daimler AG Accused of “Sham” Recall in Mercedes Airbag Lawsuit
In October 2017, Mercedes Benz implemented a massive recall of over one million vehicles worldwide because of airbag defects. This recall was not related to…
Vornado Recalls 350,000 Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a new Vornado Electric Space Heater recall because of fire and burn hazards. If you have…
New Study Warns of Risk of Hoverboard Injuries
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published a new study warning about the safety risks associated with hoverboards. Though the toys have been in…
Automakers Soon to Receive Restitution from Takata
Up until now, automakers that sold vehicles with Takata airbags have had to budget significant funds to cover recall repairs. As millions of vehicles were…
Bath Toys Potential Source for Ear-Infection Causing Bacteria
Many parents know that rubber toys can make bath time a lot more fun, which can make it easier to motivate kids to bathe. But…
Kidde Recalls 450,000 Smoke Alarms
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently alerted the public to a new recall of Kidde dual-sensor smoke alarms. About 450,000 units in the…
2.6 Million Vuse Vibe Power Units for E-Cigarettes Recalled
On April 13, 2018, the FDA announced a recall of all Vuse Vibe power units—a total of about 2.6 million items—because of malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries…
Toyota/Lexus Recalls More Vehicles Over Airbag and Brake Problems
Earlier this year, Toyota announced they were recalling over 50,000 vehicles because of potentially defective airbags. Though the company has been heavily involved in the…