The New York Police Department is removing nearly 3,000 body cameras from use after one of the devices worn by a Staten Island police officer exploded into flames. According to a report in The New York Times, the recall of the Vievu LE-5 cameras could delay the NYPD’s plan to outfit all 23,000 patrol officers…
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NYPD Pulls Nearly 3,000 Police Body Cameras After One Bursts into Flames
What You Need to Know About Packaged Foods Being Recalled for Salmonella and Listeria Contamination
Since Oct. 16, news outlets have reported at least 13 recalls of readymade foods such as salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizza and burritos because of potential salmonella and listeria contamination. All of these foods have been traced to a single plant owned by McCain Foods in Colton, California, which processes, cooks and freezes vegetables for distribution…
Ford Recalls 1.5 Million Focus Hatchbacks for Potential Stalling Issue
Ford announced that it is issuing a vehicle defect recall for almost 1.5 million Focus hatchback vehicles sold across North America. According to a report on The Drive, the recalled vehicles include those with 2.0-liter direct injection engines (both diesel and gas) whose model years span 2012 through 2018. Ford states that there is a…
Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Los Angeles County Against Electric Scooter Manufacturers Bird and Lime
A class action lawsuit has been filed against electric scooter manufacturers Bird and Lime in Los Angeles Superior Court. According to a KTLA news report, this is the first such lawsuit filed on behalf of individuals claiming to have been harmed by the scooters. The complaint also names Segway and Xiaomi as defendants and lists…
Medical Center Virus Outbreak Leaves 6 Children Dead and 12 Fighting Illness
Six youngsters have died and 12 others are battling illness after a major virus outbreak at a specialist health facility in New Jersey. In total 18 children with weakened immune systems have been struck by a life-threatening adenovirus at the Haskell-based Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. An investigation has been launched into the viral…
Yahoo Agrees to $50 Million Settlement for Users Affected by Security Breach
In what is one of the largest class action settlements in U.S. history, Yahoo has agreed to pay $50 million to victims of a massive security breach that is said to have affected up to 200 million U.S. consumers and about 3 billion email accounts globally. According to a report on Techcrunch.com, this settlement agreement…
1.5 Million Exploding Toilet Flushers Recalled After Injuries
The manufacturer of a pressure-assisted toilet flusher is recalling nearly 1.5 million of the devices because they can explode causing the toilet tank to shatter and cause severe injuries and property damage. According to news reports, the company, Flushmate, says it has received 1,453 reports in the United States and Canada of the units exploding…
San Diego to Crack Down on Segway Operators Following Serious Injuries
The city of San Diego is planning to crack down on local Segway tour operators after a $1.7 million injury settlement in June and another wrongful death lawsuit filed last spring claiming that a defective sidewalk caused the death of a Segway rider two years ago. According to a news report in the San Diego…
Prepared Salads Recalled for Listeria and Salmonella Contamination
Corn that could be possibly contaminated is behind a recall involving prepared salads sold by major retailers including Wal-Mart, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. According to a CBS news report, GHSE, a Florida-based company, is recalling 738 pounds of ready-to-eat salads that contain corn, which may be contaminated with salmonella and listeria. So far, no…
NHTSA Investigates Ford F-Series Pickups for Tailgates Opening Suddenly
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Ford F-Series pickup trucks for tailgates that can unexpectedly open up when the trucks are moving. According to a USA Today news report, NHTSA opened an investigation into thousands of F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks from the 2017 model year. The agency says it received…