The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a product defect recall for two DeWalt electric drill models because they pose a shock hazard. According to a news report, the models are DeWalt DWD110 and DWD112 drills. The company says the drills have the date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY. CPSC says if the date…
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DeWalt Electric Drills Recalled for Shock Hazards
Fiat Chrysler Recalls More Than 850,000 Dodge Ram Trucks for Steering Failure and Faulty Brakes
Fiat Chrysler is issuing a vehicle defect recall for more than 660,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks worldwide because of a loose nut that could cause loss of steering control. According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, the company says it is aware of eight car accidents and one injury that could be related. Fiat…
Man, 24, Killed After E-Cigarette Exploded in His Face During Use
A young man has died after a vape pen exploded as he was using it. Texas man William Brown, aged 24-years-old, was using the e-cigarette device when it suddenly blew up in his face. A piece of the vape pen shot through his carotid artery, severing the vein and causing irreparable damage. The incident happened…
Pennsylvania Woman Awarded $41 Million against J&J in Vaginal Mesh Case
A Philadelphia jury has awarded 57-year-old Suzanne Emmett and her husband, Michael, a $41 million verdict in a product liability lawsuit the couple brought against medical device maker Ethicon and its parent company, Johnson & Johnson, over a vaginal mesh implant, which Emmett alleged, caused irreversible injuries. According to a news report in the Philadelphia…
Recall of Infant Liquid Ibuprofen Expanded Over Safety Concerns
The recall of infant liquid ibuprofen sold at large retailers such as CVS and Wal-Mart, has been expanded over concerns over toxicity. According to an NBC News report, the drug manufacturer Tris-Pharma, said that additional lots of Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID) 50 mg per 1.25 ml, sold in 0.5-ounce bottles at CVS,…
Whole Foods Recalls Baby Spinach and Prepared Foods for Salmonella Contamination
Whole Foods Market is issuing a recall for prepared foods made with baby spinach and mesclun from New York-based Satur Farms due to potential salmonella contamination. According to a Fortune.com news report, the recall involves prepared foods such as salads, pizza, sandwiches and wraps, packed with a Whole Foods label across eight states. The affected…
Judge Says Lawsuit Accusing Purdue Pharma of Fueling the Opioid Crisis Should Be Released
Purdue Pharma is facing a lawsuit for fueling the opioid overdose crisis with its top-selling drug, Oxycontin. The company allegedly tried to market the drug as non-addictive and promised investors to increase the number of prescriptions in 1996. Now, according to an article in the Daily Mail, a judge is ordering the full release of…
Man Severely Burned After E-Cigarette Battery Exploded in His Pocket
A 27-year-old man was seriously injured when an e-cigarette battery exploded in his pants pocket in Westchester County the morning of Jan. 28. According to a WABC news report, the victim, identified as Jacob Dudhnath, had just arrived at a job when the spare battery in his pocket burst into flames. He told Eyewitness News…
Doctor Sues Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Over Alleged Hit and Run Ski Crash
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is facing a $3.1 million personal injury lawsuit from a Utah doctor who is claiming that the actress crashed into him while skiing in February 2016. According to a report on People.com, Terry Sanderson alleges that Paltrow was “skiing out of control” at the Deer Valley Resort, in Park City, when…
Fresh Fruit Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Thousands of cartons of fresh fruit including peaches, nectarines, and plums, which were distributed to stores across the country, are being recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria. According to a Huffington Post news report, New York-based fruit distributor Jac Vandenberg Inc. announced the recall on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website. The alert…