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.
About 67,000 myCharge Powerbanks Recalled Due to Potential Overheating The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 67,000 myCharge power banks. The lithium-ion battery in these products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC Announces…
Alabama Man Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against SoClean for CPAP Foam Degradation Though most plaintiffs who believe they were harmed by the recalled Philips CPAP and Bi-PAP devices blame the maker of those devices, some are also blaming ozone-cleaning device manufacturer SoClean. That’s what an Alabama…
On October 18, 2021, Philips announced its third-quarter results for the year. Though reporting continued order-intake growth, the company revealed a 7.6 percent sales decline due to “global supply chain challenges and Sleep & Respiratory Care recall consequences.” Philips CEO Frans van Houten added that…
For decades now, scientists have linked exposure to pesticides to an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). A study published in 2000, for instance, found that people exposed to pesticides in the home or garden may have a significantly higher risk of PD. Many other…
If you haven’t heard about the potential cancer risk with Zantac (ranitidine), the popular over-the-counter antacid medication, you’re not alone. Even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the recall of all Zantac and generic ranitidine medications from the market back in April…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of nearly one million Sunbeam Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers. The cookers have a defect in the lid that increases the risk of users being burned by hot, scalding food. Crock-Pot Multi-Cookers Have Defective…
An Australian woman recently suffered severe burns when the pressure cooker she was using—which had been previously recalled because of a lid defect—blew up, sending its scalding contents onto her skin. Mother Burned When Pressure Cooker Explodes, Barely Misses Young Son The 36-year-old woman was…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new guidelines meant to help increase the safety of vaping products. A 2017 report released by the U.S. Fire Administration showed that between January 2009 and December 31, 2016, there were 195 separate incidents of explosion and…
Lithium-ion batteries have become ubiquitous in our lives today, powering up our cell phones, tablets, laptops, MP3 players, e-cigarettes, and much more. While there are millions of such batteries out there, not all have problems, but when they do, the results can be disastrous. According…
On June 20, 2019, Apple announced they were recalling a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops because of lithium-ion battery problems. This is the fifth in a series of recalls regarding the company’s laptops, which have had problems with faulty keyboards, expanding…
