Month: January 2022
3M Slammed With $110 Million Verdict in Military Earplug Lawsuit
A federal jury in Florida has awarded $110 million to two U.S. Army veterans who suffered hearing loss while using 3M earplugs.
Family Dollar Recalls Beach Lounge Chairs for Injury Hazard
Family Dollar has recalled about 38,300 beach lounge chairs because they can collapse unexpectedly, posing injury hazards if a finger gets caught in the metal folding joints.
Philips Recalls EVO Ventilators for Toxic Foam Hazard
Philips Respironics has added EVO Ventilators to a massive recall for breathing machines that contain a toxic foam linked to health risks.
DeWALT Recalls 8,500 Corded Chain Saws Due to Injury Hazard
DeWALT has recalled about 8,500 corded 18-inch chain saws because they can remain running when the switch is turned off.
Big Game Treestands Recalls 1,030 “The Captain” Treestands for Fall Hazard
Big Game Treestands recalled 1,030 "The Captain" Hang-On Treestands after 10 people fell when the cables released.
Social Media Companies Hit With Lawsuit for Teen Suicide
A mother from Connecticut filed a lawsuit blaming Snapchat and Instagram for her 11-year-old daughter's suicide.
Leachco Refuses Recall of Podster Baby Pillows After 2 Deaths
Safety officials are warning parents and caregivers to stop using Leachco Podster Infant Loungers after 2 babies suffocated to death.
Pacifiers Recalled After Hundreds of Reports of Nipples Detaching
Nearly 334,000 silicone pacifiers were recalled after more than 200 reports of the nipple detaching from the plastic shield, posing a choking hazard.
University Pays $490 Million Settlement in Doctor Sex Abuse Lawsuits
The University of Michigan has reached a $490 million settlement with more than 1,000 former athletes who were sexually abused during routine physical exams by Dr. Robert E. Anderson.
2,900 Youth ATVs Recalled for Deadly Safety Risks to Kids
A recall has been issued for about 2,900 EGL® and ACE® youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to a number of safety hazards.