Monthly Archives: February 2024
Flying Tire Accident Results In Fatality In Kentucky
An 18-year-old woman died as a result of a flying tire accident in Kentucky. According to the report, the tire came spring into her vehicle as she was driving in the southbound lanes of the I-75. The tire came from the northbound lanes after it flew over the concrete barrier that was separating them… Read More »
Vacuums Sold At Target, Walmart, Lowes, Best Buy, And Kohl’s Recalled Over Fire Risk
Bissell recently announced the recall of over 142,000 vacuum cleaners sold at major retailers because the battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a substantial fire risk. The Bissell Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners have been included in a fast-track recall by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. At present, the company… Read More »
Target Recalls Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit After Baby Dies
More than 50,000 water beads toys sold at Target are being recalled amid a choking and ingestion hazard. According to the recall, if a water beat is ingested, it can expand in the body and pose a risk of choking or intestinal obstruction, resulting in vomiting, severe discomfort, dehydration, and a risk of death… Read More »
FDA Warns Consumers Not To Purchase CVS Eyedrops Due To Risk Of Bacterial Infection
The Food and Drug Administration recently recommended CVS remove eye drops from their stores after a production area was found to be contaminated with bacteria. CVS has since issued a recall of the eye drop products. The alert came in October 2023 when investigators revealed that the eye drops could be contaminated with bacteria…. Read More »
Early Learning Center Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
Early Learning Center Little Senses Lights & Sounds Shape Sorter toys have been recalled due to a choking hazard posed by one of the shapes that toddlers can sort. The toys were sold exclusively on Amazon.com. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a red cube, which is one of the shapes that can… Read More »
Amazon Product Injuries: Who Is Liable For A Defective Amazon Product?
Defective products can often pose a serious risk of injury to consumers. Today, Amazon is one of the top stores that make products available to the public. Amazon acts as a marketplace for third-party distributors to make their goods available to customers. Manufacturers are generally liable for any injuries that their products cause. But… Read More »
Recall Issued Over Magnetic Ball Toy Sets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently shared several warnings over high-powered magnetic balls found in toy sets in department stores like Target and Walmart. Seven deaths have been reported alongside thousands of hospital visits. The CPSC estimated that at least 2,400 ingestions of magnetic balls were treated in hospital emergency room departments… Read More »
Florida Fountain Blamed For Electrocution Injuries And Death
One adult was killed and four others were injured after a fountain allegedly electrocuted them at a Jupiter Shopping Mall. The Jupiter police department and Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue responded to a call that a distressed child was in the fountain. Good Samaritans attempted to help the child who was in the… Read More »
