Technology is the foundation of modern life, and it seems impossible to keep up with the daily changes in such a dynamic field. Unfortunately, some products designed with the best intentions still suffer from cutting corners and negligence on the manufacturer’s part. Learn more here about the latest in technology news so you can keep yourself and your family safe.
A lithium-ion battery recently sparked a fire at a Manhattan high-rise apartment building. Thirty-eight people were injured, two critically. This was one of many fires linked to so-called “micromobility devices” in New York alone. These include e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-hoverboards, which all typically run on…
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 192,000 Horizon T101-05 Treadmills because of safety hazards. Consumers who have these treadmills should check the model names and serial numbers to see if they may be affected by this recall.…
A New York man recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He claims that after using the Instant Pot DUO 8-quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, he was seriously injured. He seeks compensatory…
A Connecticut woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. She claims that while using the Cosori Premium 6-Quart Pressure Cooker, she suffered from significant injuries. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Pressure Cooker Exploded…
An Illinois woman recently filed a new Nutribullet blending lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She claims that while using the Nutribullet blender, she was seriously injured. She includes in her complaint references to several other similar lawsuits filed…
On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a new warning concerning certain King Song electric unicycles. Consumers who own these products should stop using them immediately. King Song Unicycle Linked with One Fire King Song is a company based in…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that Fitbit is recalling about one million of its Ionic smartwatches. The lithium-ion battery in the smartwatches may overheat, posing a burn hazard to users. Fitbit Aware of Over 100 Reports of Battery Overheating Fitbit implemented…
A California man recently filed a new Chevrolet class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He seeks to represent all others who have purchased newer-model Chevrolet Bolts in the U.S., as these vehicles have had numerous problems related to…
After Drive DeVilbiss recalled nearly 500,000 Bed Assist Rails back in December 2021, two other companies also recalled their bed rails. All have received reports of people dying after becoming entrapped between the bed rails and the bed. Drive DeVilbiss Recalls Nearly 500,000 Bed Rails…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 11,340 Schwinn Electric Scooters due to fall and injury hazards. If you have one of these products, check the model number to see if it needs to be repaired. E-scooters Recalled Because…
