Medical device manufacturer Allergan is recalling its textured breast implants that have been linked to a rare form of cancer. According to a report in The New York Times, the implants are being recalled worldwide at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees medical device manufacturers. Cancer Cases and Deaths…
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Allergan Issues Worldwide Recall of Textured Breast Implants That Could Cause Cancer
Volvo Recalls 507,000 Cars After Investigation Reveals Fire Risk
Volvo is recalling 507,000 vehicles worldwide because of a defective engine component, which could cause a vehicle fire. The company, which is owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., has said its own investigations have identified that in rare cases, the plastic engine intake manifold may melt and deform. In such cases, the automaker…
Ford Quietly Notifies Dealers to Expand Warranty Coverage of Vehicles with Transmission Defects
Ford Motor Company quietly told its dealers to expand warranty coverage of its 2011-2017 Fiesta and Focus vehicles within 24 hours of publication of a Detroit Free Press investigation into its defective transmissions. According to an article in the Free Press, a dealer memo dated July 12 showed Ford instructed dealerships not to solicit owners…
Salads and Sandwiches Sold at Target Nationwide Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Target and the Fresh Market are recalling some of their salads and sandwiches because of a potential listeria contamination. According to a KTLA news report, Elevation Foods say containers of Archer Farms-branded egg salad, Fresket brand egg salad, tuna salad and Thai lobster salad, and Archer Farms brand deviled egg sandwiches made on June 18,…
Four Things to Know about E-Scooter Accidents and Injuries
Electric scooters or e-scooters are ubiquitous all around the world. Here in the United States, they have gained significant popularity over the last two years. Startups such as Bird, Lime, Skip and Spin allow riders to locate and unlock the scooters with a smartphone app. But lawmakers and the public alike are concerned after a…
9-year-old California Girl Electrocuted in Swimming Pool
McKenzie Kinley, 9, of Citrus Heights, was electrocuted in her backyard swimming pool after a pool light malfunctioned. According to a KTLA news report, the Northern California girl died in a Sacramento area hospital after efforts by family members and fire officials to revive her failed. Police said a light fixture in the pool was…
Can Amazon Be Held Liable for Defective Products Sold by Third Parties?
A federal appellate court ruled recently against Amazon.com in a case that could potentially expose the ubiquitous online retailer to lawsuits from customers who purchase defective products from third-party vendors through its website. According to a Reuters news report, a number of other courts have held that Amazon cannot be held liable as a seller…
Neutrogena Recalls Light Therapy Masks That Could Cause Irreversible Eye Damage and Loss of Peripheral Vision
Neutrogena has recalled its light therapy masks intended to treat acne that pose the risk of causing retinal damage or even loss of vision. According to a report in The New York Times, over the last year or so, these products have streamed into the market and onto Instagram with photos of famous people wearing…
Pita Pal Issues Massive Hummus Recall Over Listeria Concerns
Pita Pal Foods has issued a product defect recall for 87 types of hummus products because of worries over potential food poisoning concerns and listeria contamination. According to a CNN news report, the recalled hummus products were made between May 30 and June 25 before they were distributed nationwide and to the United Arab Emirates….
GE Healthcare Recalls Infant Warmers for Fall Hazards
GE Healthcare has alerted health providers to inspect the bedside panels and latch areas of all Giraffe and Panda i-Res infant warmers after receiving 338 complaints of panels malfunctioning. According to news reports, in two cases, infants fell from the warmers and cracked their skulls. However, there have been no reports of fatalities, the U.S….