Month: November 2017
IKEA Glass Furniture “Spontaneously” Exploding, Customers Say
IKEA customers across the U.S. are outraged following bizarre reports that the company's glass furniture has been shattering randomly, sometimes when nobody is in the room.
Growing Concern About Teens ‘Juuling’ in Schools
There's growing concern about a dangerous new trend among teens that most parents have never heard about. It's called "juuling," and students are smoking them in classrooms, at parties, and at home.
FDA Warning on Deadly Risks of Kratom
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health advisory concerning the potential health risks of kratom, an herbal supplement the DEA is calling an “imminent hazard to public safety” since being linked to dozens of deaths.
CPSC Recalls 7 Brands of Hoverboards Over Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling at least 7 new brands of self-balancing scooters or “hoverboards” -- which do not actually hover, much to the disappointment of children everywhere -- due to a risk of fire and/or...
The Flu and Diabetes: A Dangerous Combination
Flu season is here in the United States, and over 30 million Americans with type-1 or type-2 diabetes are at an increased risk of complications.
Uber Sex Assault Class Action Filed by 2 Women
The class action lawsuit against Uber was filed by two unnamed women who say they were assaulted by their drivers.
Lawsuit Filed Over Elite Bistro Pressure Cooker Explosion
Lawsuits and several complaints have been filed by people who were severely burned by pressure cooker explosions involving Maxi-Matic Elite Bistro 8-Quart Electric Pressure Cookers sold at Kohl's and HSN.
Empire Kosher Poultry Recalls 11,000 Pounds of Chicken for Metal Contamination
A Pennsylvania company is recalling nearly 11,000 pounds of raw chicken products after a routine inspection found sharp metal fragments in the meat, which could cause serious injury or even death if swallowed.