Month: October 2017
Nearly 500,000 Dishwashers Recalled Over Fire Hazard
Hundreds of thousands of BSH Home Appliances dishwashers are being recalled amid reports of power cords overheating and causing fires, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Recalled for Salmonella Risk
A recall has been issued for frozen yellowfin tuna loins that were sold out of the seafood department at grocery stores in 6 states due to a possible risk of contamination with Salmonella.
10 Tips to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween
For children, Halloween is one of the most eagerly anticipated dates on the calendar, the only day of the year they’re allowed to dress up and knock on the doors of total strangers and receive a sweet treat in return....
Polaris Recalls 2014-2016 ACE 325 Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris has recalled about 6,300 of the ACE 325 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Michigan Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Michigan has filed a lawsuit after her IVC filter tilted, embedded itself in her vein, broke into pieces, and required multiple medical procedures in an attempt to remove it from her body.
Ford to Recall 1.3 Million Trucks for Issue That Could Cause Doors to Open While Driving
America’s second-leading automaker said Wednesday that it will be recalling about 1.34 million vehicles in North America to fix a problem that could allow a door to open unintentionally in certain conditions.
Professor Pulls Study Linking Vaccines and Autism
A study linking autism to aluminum in vaccines administered to lab rats has been pulled by the author after an independent analysis found evidence that the data had been manipulated after publication.
Risperdal Lawsuit Ends in $1 Million Jury Award
A federal jury in New York awarded $1 million to a man to developed gynecomastia after he was given Risperdal (risperidone) as a child.
Daimler to Recall 1 Million Vehicles for Wiring Problem That Could Trigger Airbags Unexpectedly
German automaker Daimler AG is recalling more than 1 million Mercedes Benz luxury cars worldwide over a potential wiring defect that could cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly.