A recent report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) claims a commonly used surgical device may spread cancer cells throughout the body. According to the GAO, laparoscopic power morcellators can seed new tumors in patients with undiagnosed uterine… Read More »
Category Archives: Product Liability
What Can Parents Do to Prevent Tip-Over Accidents?
Tip-over accidents are an overlooked safety threat found in many homes across the country. These accidents occur when small children attempt to climb or pull down on furniture such as television sets, bookcases and dressers. Every year in the US,… Read More »
Can this Popular Hair Relaxer Cause Baldness?
A lawsuit filed against cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal claims its hair relaxer product SoftSheen Carson causes severe scalp burns and baldness. SoftSheen is a hair product popular with African American women. Plaintiffs in the case argue they were led to believe… Read More »
Is This Popular SUV Making You Sick?
Hundreds of consumer complaints sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claim one of America’s most popular SUVs has a major design flaw. According to complaints, the Ford Explorer leaks carbon monoxide while motorists are driving. One case… Read More »
Why You Should Be Cautious of Dangerous Toys
Last year, hoverboards captured national media attention for causing injuries and housefires. Batteries used in some hoverboards overheated and exploded without warning. However, hoverboards were not the only defective or dangerous product to hit the markets in 2015. It is… Read More »
Why Are Electronic Products Catching Fire and Blowing Up?
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 has become famous for catching fire and blowing up. Airlines and transit services have even asked people not to charge or use these phones due to the risk of battery explosions. Despite the highly publicized recall… Read More »
Are You Using Samsung’s New Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone?
Samsung has issued a recall for 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones due to a defect in the phones’ lithium-ion battery. There have been more than 70 reports in the United States of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 batteries overheating. In… Read More »
Are Baby Strollers Behind an Increase in Childhood Injuries?
A study published in the journal American Pediatrics claims that between the years 1990 and 2010, 361,000 children five years old or younger were sent to the emergency room after being injured in stroller accidents. By 2010, 53 percent of… Read More »