Recalls of dangerous products are issued either by the manufacturer, a federal agency such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or both. Recalls should be in writing. However, the issuing organization may also announce a recall through commercials, company websites, agency websites, and online communications. Recalls should properly identify the product and what steps [...]

During the fall and winter seasons, people turn to their heating products to help keep the warmth in their homes. However, the increased use of these types of products strengthens the chances of exposure to a fire or carbon monoxide hazard. If heating products are used improperly or left unattended, residents can experience a catastrophic [...]

Takata Corp., a Japanese company, previously announced that over 30 million of its airbags were defective. The company was subsequently taken over by Joyson Safety Systems Japan (JSSJ). Numerous product liability claims were brought against Takata because its defective airbags caused harm and deaths to many drivers and passengers. According to Consumer Notice, as of [...]

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a federal agency that works to protect the public from death and severe injuries from dangerous consumer products. The agency gives a high priority to products that create dangerous risks for children as well as products with electrical, mechanical, chemical, and fire hazards. The CPSC investigates complaints from [...]

More than six months into the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are still relying on the use of face masks and hand sanitizer to keep them safe and healthy. In the early weeks and months of the virus, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the use of alcohol-based sanitizer, the liquid was difficult [...]

With the coronavirus pandemic dominating the news for the past month and for the foreseeable future, it’s important to keep some normalcy in our lives. This includes keeping up with current, non-pandemic-related news. Today we wanted to share some information regarding consumer safety and product recalls. Although we may not see it at the top [...]

A former executive of Juul Labs, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company on October 29, claiming it knowingly sent out more than 1 million tainted e-cigarette nicotine pods. This lawsuit was filed as the company endures major criticism of contributing to a quickly spreading youth nicotine addiction problem related to vaping. Juul is also [...]

CNN recently reported that a 17-year old needed to travel from his small Nevada town to a Utah pediatric hospital after his e-cigarette exploded, shattering his jaw and breaking many of his teeth. The doctor at the trauma center who treated him said that people need to know that vaping can be extremely dangerous. And [...]

The last decade or so has seen an exponential increase in recalls for auto defects. From faulty ignition switches to projectiles shooting out of dangerous airbags, these defects have caused serious injuries and deaths. If a defective auto part causes your injury, the manufacturer of that part could be held liable for your injuries. Manufactures [...]

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists announced on March 27, 2019 that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon correct a major flaw its disclosure systems. The FDA had, for nearly 20 years, given manufacturers of medical devices the ability to file quarterly reports of incidents to the FDA in a secret “alternative summary [...]