Monthly Archives: March 2024
FDA Issues Recall Of Eyedrops Sold At Walmart And Pharmacies
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop using 27 brands of popular eye drops distributed by stores such as CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, Leader, Rugby, and Velocity Pharma. The eye drops were recalled due to a potential risk of eye infection that could reportedly result in partial… Read More »
Amazon Sells Products Banned In The U.S. For Babies And Children
Recently, Amazon has faced an issue with some of its sellers selling banned products marketed to families with babies and toddlers. Earlier this month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found a vendor from China who was selling a product that is currently banned under federal law. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act prevents… Read More »
Personal Massagers Sold By Amazon Recalled Due Fire, Burn Risk
Roughly 80,000 massage guns sold by Homedics have been recalled due to the risk of overheating while charging, according to a recent announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The massage guns pose a fire hazard and burn risk to consumers who purchased the product. The recall includes Homedics’ Therapist Select Percussion Personal… Read More »
Maryland Man Files Lawsuit Against Rad Power Bikes After Front Wheel Disengaged
A Maryland man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes on behalf of himself and other consumers for product liability and design defects. According to the lawsuit, the RadRunner e-bike has a “faulty fork and quick-release skewer design that combined with the weight of the bike can allow the wheel to disengage.”… Read More »
Federal Regulators Recall Bokser Home Mattress Pads For Flammability Risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Bokser Home Mattress Pads due to a flammability risk. According to federal regulators, the mattress pads violate mandatory federal flammability regulations in regards to fabrics. In other words, the mattress pads pose a fire hazard. The recall involves all sizes of Bokser Home 100%… Read More »
Bubba Bull Plush Toys Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Bubba Bull Plush Toys due to a choking hazard posed to children. According to the recall, the eyes of the plush stuffed animal can break off posing a choking hazard to young children. The recall was announced on December 7, 2023, and affects about… Read More »
Bike Helmets Sold By Walmart Recalled Due To Compliance Issues
Walmart recently announced the recall of 72,000 Scout Kid’s children’s bike helmets sold in Walmart stores across the country and on their website. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled helmets fail to comply with federal regulations on coverage, positional stability, and labeling. The helmets can fail to protect the head in… Read More »
Plaintiff Awarded $7.1M In Damages After Cooking Spray Can Explodes
An Illinois jury awarded a plaintiff $7.1 million in a personal injury product liability lawsuit involving a can of cooking spray that exploded causing her severe burn injuries. The woman was at work when the accident occurred. The ensuing explosion set her on fire. The verdict was issued in September of 2023. It is… Read More »
