Congressional Report Calls for Independent Guardrail Safety Tests
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has published the results of an investigation that began last year in response to concerns about highway guardrails impaling cars like spears rather than deflecting away in head-on collisions.
Motion Filed to Centralize Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits
A motion has been filed to centralize all lawsuits alleging that talcum powder causes ovarian cancer into one federal court in Illinois.
Diocto Liquid Stool Softener Recalled After Infection Outbreak
The FDA and CDC are warning about a multi-state infection outbreak linked to a common over-the-counter liquid stool softener and a recall has been issued.
CenterPoint Sniper 370 Crossbow Rope Cocking Device Recalled
July 21, 2016 — Crosman Corp. has issued an urgent recall for about 1,400 crossbow rope cocking devices because they can snap and cause severe injuries. The recall involves rope cocking devices that were shipped with the Centerpoint Sniper 370...
FDA Investigates Hair Loss from WEN by Chaz Dean
July 21, 2016 — The FDA has opened an investigation into reports of hair loss from WEN Cleansing Conditioner. The FDA has received reports of hair loss, hair breakage, balding, itching, and rash associated with the use of WEN by...
Texas Ford F-150 Brake Failure Lawyer
At least 58 reports of total brake failure have been reported in new Ford F150 trucks from the 2013-2016 model-years. A limited recall was issued in May 2016. The government is investigating 25 reports of brake failures on 2015 and...
Flushmate Expands Recall for Exploding Toilets
July 15, 2016 — A recall for the Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist flushing system has expanded to include even more exploding toilets. Exploding toilets are no laughing matter. Flushmate has received over 300 reports of the toilets exploding, resulting in property...
IKEA Baby Safety Gates Recalled for Fall Hazard
July 15, 2016 — IKEA is recalling about 80,000 pressure-mounted safety gates and gate extensions because the locking mechanism can open unexpectedly. Children have fallen down stairs when the gate opened unexpectedly. Some of the incidents have required medical attention....
Germs Often Contaminate Hard-to-Clean Endoscopes
July 14, 2016 — A new study has confirmed that germs sometimes remain on endoscopes even after they are cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions. Researchers found that around 5% of echoendoscopes had some type of microbial contamination, despite following...