Category Archives: Personal Injury
Anker Recalls Half A Million Power Banks Over Fire And Burn Hazards
Portable power banks have become essential tools for travelers, students, and professionals. However, a recent large-scale recall shows that there are potential dangers related to defective lithium-ion batteries. On September 18, 2025, electronics manufacturer Anker Innovations announced the recall of 481,000 portable power banks because of a fire and burn hazard caused by the… Read More »
New Jersey Sues Gunmaker Sig Sauer
The state of New Jersey recently filed a high-profile lawsuit against gun maker Sig Sauer. The state says that the company’s popular P320 pistol fires without pulling the trigger. The October 16, 2025, complaint filed by New Jersey charges that Sig Sauer’s design and marketing practices put thousands of owners and the public in… Read More »
The Oster Oven Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of over one million Oster French Door Countertop Ovens. These ovens, which were sold nationwide at retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon, were recalled after reports that the hinges on the door could suddenly close. This could result in a serious burn hazard for… Read More »
CPSC Orders Recall Of Pressure Washers
In August 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ordered the recall of around 764,000 Ryobi electric pressure washers sold between July 2017 and June 2024. According to the recall, the unit’s capacitor can overheat and burst, ejecting parts with considerable force and posing a substantial risk of injury. So far, the CPSC… Read More »
NordicTrack Recalls 45,000 Rowing Machines After Reports Of Fire Hazard
Recently, the fitness company iFIT Health & Fitness announced the recall of 45,000 NordicTrack rowing machines over concerns that the console screen can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall, adding to a growing list of fitness products scheduled for recall. Cases like this underscore the… Read More »
Cybertruck Crash Ends Up As Product Liability Lawsuits
When it comes to automotive product liability, the stakes are enormous. Hundreds of millions of dollars in damages and catastrophic injuries can happen. Recently, Tesla has been thrust into the spotlight following lawsuits over a fatal Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California. In this case, plaintiffs allege that design defects in the electric door handles… Read More »
EcoFlow Recalls Over 25,000 Portable Power Stations After Fires
EcoFlow, a company known for its clean energy technology products, has issued a recall for approximately 25,030 of its DELTA Max 2000 portable power stations following multiple reports of the devices overheating and catching fire. The recall was announced in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). So far, six fires have… Read More »
Court Rejects Product Liability Claim For Social Media Platforms
With the rise of social media has come concerns that these platforms are endangering the welfare of our children. It has been traditionally quite difficult to file a lawsuit against a platform like Facebook, but personal injury attorneys have tried. They argue that a platform like Facebook is actually a product (a defective product)… Read More »
When A Water Bottle Becomes A Hazard: Legal Fallout From The Ozark Trail Recall
In July 2025, Walmart issued a recall of nearly one million Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that their screw-cap lids could forcefully eject, causing serious injuries. Understanding the defect It isn’t often that you hear about water bottles causing injuries. These bottles… Read More »
CPSC: Oster French-Door Countertop Ovens Pose Burn Hazard
Sunbeam Products and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of more than 1.28 million Oster French-Door countertop ovens in the U.S. and another 100k in Canada. This occurred after receiving multiple reports of the ovens’ doors unexpectedly slamming shut and causing burns. Understanding the defect According to the recall,… Read More »
