Category Archives: Personal Injury
FDA Classifies Recall Of Boston Scientific Device As “Most Serious”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a recall of a Boston Scientific medical device used to block blood flow during excessive bleeding or hemorrhaging, classifying the recall as “most serious.” The device, Obsidio Embolic, poses a higher risk of bowel ischemia when paired with a specific technique during gastrointestinal bleeding, according to… Read More »
Yamaha Recalls 34,000 Power Adapters Due To Electrical Shock Risk
Yamaha Corporation of America, which is best known for selling musical instruments, recently initiated the recall of more than 34,000 power adapters due to a potential risk that the product could shock or electrocute users. The announcement was posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and applies to Yamaha PA-10 AC power adapters… Read More »
Fisher-Price Recalls Child’s Toy Due To Choking Hazard
On March 21, 2024, Fisher-Price announced the recall of Little People Mickey and Friends Figures due to a potential choking hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice stating that the heads on the figurines can detach potentially creating a choking hazard in infants and toddlers. Around 204,000 units were sold… Read More »
Product Liability Lawsuit Filed Against Social Media Companies Over Mass Shooting At Buffalo Supermarket
Social media companies like Facebook enjoy broad immunity when it comes to lawsuits. Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act prevents social media companies from being held liable for the content of third parties. This means that social media companies cannot be sued over the content of advertisers or users in most cases. While… Read More »
Children’s Mario Kart Ride-On Racer Recalled Due To Crash Hazard
Motor vehicles are among the most often recalled consumer products on the market. However, this particular recall, which was posted on April 25 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, involves a toy vehicle manufactured by JAKKS Pacific, Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars. According to the CPSC, if the acceleration pedal on the… Read More »
Vornado Recalls 2 Million Garment Steamers Due To Burn Risk
Vornado has issued a recall for over 2 million garment steamers sold by retailers across the country. According to the recall notice issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the steamers can spew hot water while heating or in use creating a serious risk of burn injuries. The recall includes Steamfast, Vornado, and Sharper… Read More »
Electric Smokers Recalled Due To Electrical Shock Risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for over 200,000 electric smokers manufactured by the Char-Broil Brand. These smokers were actively sold in the U.S. and Canada. The Char-Broil brand digital electric smokers were designed for outdoor use to cook without charcoal. The smokers were sold at Lowe’s, Ollie’s, Bargain Outlet, Target,… Read More »
Nestle Recalls More Than 440,000 Starbucks-Branded Coffee Mugs Sold At Walmart
Nestle recently issued a press release announcing the recall of over 440,000 Starbucks gift mugs that were recently sold following reports from at least a dozen people who suffered severe burns or cuts on their hands and fingers after using the product. Nestle USA is listed as the manufacturer of the mugs. They were… Read More »
Amazon Hit With Product Liability Lawsuit After Woman Loses Eye To Decorative Decal Sticker
Amazon is facing a product liability lawsuit filed on behalf of a California woman. According to the lawsuit, Amazon sold a steering wheel emblem decal sticker that somehow caused a woman to lose her eye. The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Cruz. In this case,… Read More »
Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Family Dollar Of Storing Products At Unsafe Temperatures
Family Dollar is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that the retailer sold over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, and other consumer products that were made unsafe for human use after the retail chain stored them at excessive temperatures. The plaintiffs claim that Family Dollar stored certain products at extreme temperatures that failed to meet the labeled… Read More »
