Tag: recall

Lawsuit Settlement

Stryker Expands Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement

Stryker Orthopedics has agreed to pay at least $300,000 to people who needed revision surgery for a bad hip replacement with the recalled Rejuvenate or ABG II before December 19, 2016.

/ December 28, 2016
IKEA Re-Announces Dresser Recall After 8th Death

IKEA Pays $50M Settlement in Dresser Death Lawsuits

The settlement ends wrongful death lawsuits filed by the families of three boys who died when the now-recalled IKEA dressers tipped over.

/ December 26, 2016
Aria Baby Stroller Recall for Injury Hazard

Aria Qbit Baby Strollers Recalled

Aria Child Inc. recalled 29,400 Qbit baby strollers because they can suddenly collapse or pinch a caregiver's hand during unfolding. At least 18 children and parents were injured by bumps, bruises, falls, broken bones, or cuts that needed stitches.

/ December 21, 2016
Hip Implant Recall

Smith & Nephew Recalls Modular-Neck Hip Implants

Smith & Nephew is recalling all modular-neck hip implants due to a risk of metal poisoning and other side effects that may need surgery.

/ November 23, 2016
Tonka Truck Recall

Toys ‘R’ Us Pulls Tonka Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Toys R Us stops selling a ride-on Tonka truck after a family in Washington state said it burst into flames in the back of their actual pickup truck on the way home from the store. Good thing it wasn't under...

/ November 21, 2016
Sabra Hummus Recall

Sabra Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk

Sabra has recalled most of their hummus due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria. Consumers should throw it out and get a coupon for a free replacement.

/ November 21, 2016
Salmonella Food Poisoning Salad

New Warning About Salmonella in Your Bag Salad Mix

Just a small amount of juice from damaged leaves in a bag of salad can massively stimulate the growth of Salmonella, a common food poisoning bacteria, according to a new study.

/ November 18, 2016
Jeep Fire Lawsuit

Court Upholds $40 Million Jury Verdict in Jeep Fire Lawsuit

Judges upheld a $40 million award to the family of a 4 year-old boy who died in a Jeep that exploded into flames after a rear-end collision.

/ November 16, 2016
GoPro Karma Drone Recall

Videos Show Recalled GoPro Karma Drone Falling From Sky

No one was injured, but videos show a person nearly being hit by a falling GoPro Karma drone. It's a good thing the recall was voluntary, because no government agency has authority over drone recalls.

/ November 14, 2016
IKEA Tip-Over Drawer Recall

29 Million IKEA Dressers Recalled After 4th Child Death

IKEA recalled 29 million chests and dressers because they can tip over if not anchored to the wall. They do not meet voluntary industry standard to withstand the weight of a 50-pound child climbing on the drawers.

/ November 7, 2016