The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of about 51,000 Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers. Like thousands of other inclined sleepers that have been recalled over the last year, these sleepers are believed to be unsafe for…
According to a recent study, e-cigarettes may not be any better than traditional cigarettes when it comes to the risk of cancer. For years, manufacturers of e-cigarette products have advertised them as a healthier alternative because they do not contain tobacco, and don’t expose users…
A Florida woman who claims she was seriously injured by an exploding pressure cooker recently filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida. The plaintiff claims that while she was using the pot, it exploded suddenly without warning. The particular pressure…
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), manufacturer Gree has recalled about 2.5 million Frigidaire, SoleusAir, Kenmore, and other dehumidifiers due to a fire hazard. The company is aware of more than 2,000 reported incidents of the products overheating, with about 450 fires…
On January 7, 2020, an Illinois woman filed a new class-action lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida. She claims that she was seriously injured by a Crock-Pot Pressure Cooker, and now she wants to represent all others in the U.S. who purchased and used…
Late last year, the Trump administration announced that it was working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a possible ban of all flavored e-cigarettes, in an effort to curb the rising use of these products among America’s youth. Now, the FDA has announced…
In March 2019, the FDA warned health care providers about potential risks associated with surgical staplers, which are used to close wounds or surgical sites under high tension. Between January 1, 2011, and March 31, 2018, the FDA received over 41,000 reports of problems with…
On August 1, 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 23,000 Super Jumper Trampolines. The manufacturers advertise these products as providing backyard fun for kids, stating that a “bigger trampoline in your backyard means more fun with jumping for…
If a tire malfunctions, it may be possible to hold the manufacturer liable for the damages. That is what a mother of a young daughter did in a lawsuit that recently went to trial in Philadelphia. After suffering serious injuries in a car accident involving…
A Pennsylvania U.S. Marine sergeant recently filed a new 3M dual-ended Combat Arms earplugs lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. He claims that after using these earplugs during his service in the military, he suffered serious injuries. Plaintiff Wears Earplugs…
