Products Liability
What Is the Right to Repair?
Last year, there was major headway made on the topic of the right to repair. Federal regulators began to discuss what could be done against unlawful restrictions placed by product manufacturers and their inability to allow consumers to repair their own products. Apple was the first company to begin to allow access to parts and…
Read MoreTesla Recalls Vehicle Equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta
Tesla is under fire yet again for their “innovative technology” which actually turned out to be dangerous. The company sent out a recall for 53,822 of its vehicles due to issues with the vehicle performing rolling stops at intersections when it should be coming to a complete stop. While there have not been any crashes…
Read MoreMercedes Soft-Close Doors Can Cause Traumatic Amputations
Each year, car manufacturers are trying to innovate more and more with new technology. Mercedes-Benz is no different, especially with their soft-closing doors. However, these self-closing doors have turned out to be dangerous. As it turns out, the soft-close feature also causes harm to those who are trying to close the door. In October of…
Read MorePhantom Braking in Teslas Is Causing Car Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a plethora of complaints related to Tesla vehicles suddenly braking to avoid hazards that do not exist. The biggest concern is that this reaction can actually cause rear-end collisions and other crashes. The NHTSA is actively discussing consumer complaints with Tesla but there has not been…
Read MoreFDA Warns of Problems with Heart Pump; Patients Receive it Anyway
Eight years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found problems and concerns with the HeartWare heart pump. Even with this information, the pump was implanted into patients for years following. The problem was found back in 2014 and a warning letter was sent to the manufacturer by the FDA. However, this did not stop…
Read MoreDangerous Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
When you purchase a baby product you assume it is safe for your child. The last thing you would expect is for your baby to choke from using their pacifier. Mushie & Co announced in January, however, that it would be recalling its FRIGG pacifiers for this very reason. This announcement comes after over 200…
Read MorePortable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Multiple Deaths
Out of all of the products that you would expect to be recalled for dangerous reasons, the worst type of product that would come to mind would be any type of healthcare equipment. Yet, bed assist handles and bed rails were the recent subject of a recall in late December of last year. Drive DeVilbiss…
Read MoreZoom 360 Ultralight Strollers Have Been Recalled
We all understand how fragile babies are. The tiniest physical injuries can cause severe harm to babies. What if, as a parent, you are at the mall with your baby and out of nowhere the front wheel on your stroller breaks off with your baby in the stroller? That is the situation that countless parents…
Read MoreFDA Issues Order Against E-Cigarette Makers
E-cigarette companies strategize different marketing tactics that will help their nicotine-filled products appeal to the youth. One marketing tactic that is commonly executed is the use of appealing flavors associated with their products. Some e-cigarette companies name their flavored vapes after delicious treats, such as Apple Crumb and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, to make them more…
Read MoreAll Chevy Bolt Vehicles Recalled Due to Potentially Fiery Defect
There is not a group of vehicle owners more stressed out than owners of the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles. They are currently worried about when and if their electric vehicle is at risk of catching on fire – even while the vehicle is parked. This fear stems from the recent battery defect that was identified…
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