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Recall Issued Over Magnetic Ball Toy Sets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently shared several warnings over high-powered magnetic balls found in toy sets in department stores like Target and Walmart. Seven deaths have been reported alongside thousands of hospital visits. The CPSC estimated that at least 2,400 ingestions of magnetic balls were treated in hospital emergency room departments… Read More »
Florida Fountain Blamed For Electrocution Injuries And Death
One adult was killed and four others were injured after a fountain allegedly electrocuted them at a Jupiter Shopping Mall. The Jupiter police department and Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue responded to a call that a distressed child was in the fountain. Good Samaritans attempted to help the child who was in the… Read More »
Baby Activity Centers Sold At Walmart Recalled Due To Risk Of Injury
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group, the manufacturer of Cosco Jump, Spin, & Play Activity Centers, have announced a recall of the product due to a risk of injury, according to a recent report issued by CPSC. The products were sold exclusively at Walmart. According to reports, the straps attached… Read More »
Honda Issues Recall For Lawnmower And Pressure Washer Engines
American Honda Motor issued a recall of 391,800 lawnmowers and pressure washer engines related to a potentially dangerous defect that can lead to injury. In this case, the engines were designed with defective camshafts that could cause the starter rope to suddenly retract. Honda has received nearly 3,000 complaints related to the defective camshafts… Read More »
Woman In Wheelchair Sues Carnival Cruises After Gangway Injury
A 61-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Cruises after crashing down the gangway of their Mardi Gras ship causing serious injuries. The lawsuit claims that the woman was seriously injured after Carnival staff failed to help her down the gangway as she tried to disembark the ship. According to the lawsuit, the… Read More »
Cups Marketed To Children On Amazon Recalled Due To Lead Hazard
Stainless steel children’s cups have been recalled from the mega-site Amazon after they were found to exceed the federal limit on the amount of lead found in a product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Tiblue Home stainless steel cups that were sold on Amazon from August 2021 to July 2023… Read More »
Toyota Pays $78.5 Million To Resolve Claims Related To Defective Airbags
Toyota has agreed to pay $78.5 million to settle claims related to a defective airbag. The lawsuit alleged that several models had defective airbags that could malfunction during a crash. Specifically, these airbags would fail to deploy during an accident resulting in potential injury to the driver or front passenger. The settlement benefits owners… Read More »
Lawsuit Blames Lowe’s For Worker’s Electrocution Death
A lawsuit has been filed against a Las Vegas area Lowe’s after a worker suffered a fatal electrical shock injury while installing LED lighting. The lawsuit claims that the worker was electrocuted after coming into contact with exposed wiring. According to the lawsuit, Lowe’s contracted with a company called Stratus Unlimited to perform construction…. Read More »
GM Initiates Recall Of Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Due To Airbag Defect
GM recently issued a recall of nearly one million vehicles over a potentially fatal airbag defect. When airbags go wrong, it’s because of the inflator. The inflator can inflate the airbag too rapidly causing it to explode in the faces of front seat passengers and the driver. Years ago, the auto part manufacturer Takata… Read More »
18-Year-Old Dies In Flying Tire Accident
An 18-year-old woman died after a flying tire struck her windshield. The tire flew over a concrete barrier after becoming unlatched from a truck that was headed in the opposite direction. The incident occurred on I-75. However, maintenance on a vehicle is always the responsibility of the driver. In this article, the Florida flying… Read More »
