Fujitsu Recalls Laptop Batteries for Fire Hazard
The recall was issued after 1 report of a laptop battery fire in Canada. Fujitsu has recalled about 5,800 Panasonic lithium-ion laptop battery packs in the United States and another 606 batteries in Canada. According to the recall notice posted...
Cook Medical Hit With Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Missouri who was implanted with a Günther Tulip® IVC Filter has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Cook Medical.
Food Poisoning Recalls Up More Than 90% Since 2012: Index
Over the past 5 years, food and beverage products have experienced an unprecedented increase in recalls for bacterial contamination, foreign materials and adulterated ingredients, according to the Stericycle Recall Index.
Harley Davidson to Recall 175,000 Motorcycles Over Brake Problem That May Increase Risk of Crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of nearly 175,000 Harley Davidson motorcycles for a potential brake defect that may result in an increased risk of a crash.
Rex Medical Hit With IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Rex Medical by a woman whose "temporary" IVC Filter was unable to be removed because it was tilted and embedded in the wall of her vein.
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors
Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois, is recalling approximately 600 of the "John Deere Compact Utility Tractors" because the brakes can fail.
Hospitals Pull Out ‘Surge Tents’ for Flu Epidemic Victims
Hospitals all over the United States are pulling out temporary "surge tents" to make extra space for record numbers of influenza patients.
IVC Filter Lawsuit Filed Against Argon Medical Devices
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit after her "retrievable" IVC Filter was unable to be retrieved because it was tilted and embedded.
Lenovo to Recall Over 83,000 ThinkPad Laptops Over Fire Risk
Lenovo PC International is recalling more than 78,000 ThinkPad X1 carbon laptop computers in the U.S. to repair a screw that was left unfastened during manufacturing that could damage the battery, increasing the risk of overheating and/or fire.
Fiat Chrysler May Recall 100,000 Dodge Ram Pickups, Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs for Diesel Cheating Software
The U.S. Justice Department has been investigating the presence of alleged “cheating software” in the emissions systems of certain Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram pickup trucks, and may eventually force Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to recall more than 100,000...