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Huffy Recalls Children’s Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks Due To Fire And Burn Hazards

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Huffy’s Ride-on Tonka Dump trucks due to fire and burn injury hazards. According to the recall, the controller on the recalled ride-on dump trucks can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The recall involves Huffy 12-volt children’s ride-on Tonka Dump Trucks, models 17362… Read More »

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Delta Gas Ball Valves Recalled Due To Fire And Burn Hazards

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Delta Gas Ball Valves due to fire and burn hazards. According to the recall, small amounts of gas can leak from the valve when it is in the open position. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Consumers are advised… Read More »

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Lawsuit Filed Against Hippie Whippy After Michigan Driver Causes Fatal Crash

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Multiple defendants have been named in a wrongful death lawsuit concerning the death of a 71-year-old man. The crash occurred on Nov. 13, 2022, around 2:30 p.m. near I-96. According to the lawsuit, 22-year-old Collin Cramer from Fowlerville had been using nitrous oxide while driving westbound on I-96 when he lost consciousness and control… Read More »

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Tesla Sued For Wrongful Death After Fatal Crash Involving Self-Driving Software

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A grieving family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla. According to the lawsuit, the company misrepresented the safety of its Autopilot feature. The lawsuit contends that the Autopilot caused a 33-year-old California man to crash into the back of a fire truck, which resulted in fatal injuries. According to Tesla, its Autopilot… Read More »

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Legend Brands Recalls Bliss Hair Dryers Over Electrocution And Shock Hazards

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Legend Brands’ Bliss Hair Dryers. According to the recall, the handheld hair dryers lack an immersion protection device, which can result in the user being electrocuted if the hair dryers fall into water. The electrocution hazard can cause serious injury or death… Read More »

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Tianeptine Products Face Product Liability And Wrongful Death Lawsuits

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The mother of a man who died after consuming a tianeptine product has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against “Neptune’s Fix Elixir”. Tianeptine is an unapproved antidepressant drug sold in convenience stores and gas stations throughout the country. The 32-year-old decedent purchased Neptune’s Fix Elixir from Hometown Market on December 6, 2023, the lawsuit… Read More »

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Panera Bread Settles Lawsuit Over “Charged Lemonade” That Allegedly Caused Heart Attacks

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Panera Bread recently settled its first lawsuit related to its “Charged Lemonade” beverages. Several such lawsuits have been filed against the company, including wrongful death lawsuits. According to the lawsuits, Panera failed to warn customers about the caffeine content of its “charged” lemonade. This resulted in several people having heart failure after drinking the… Read More »

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Product Liability Lawsuit Filed Against Character AI After Teen’s Suicide

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The parents of a Florida teenager have filed a wrongful death product liability lawsuit against the generative AI site, Character.AI. The Social Media Victims Law Center and the Tech Justice Law Product filed a lawsuit against Character.AI over the wrongful death of a 14-year-old boy who took his own life after “interacting with and… Read More »

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Costway Recalls Babyjoy Convertible High Chair Activity Centers Due To Entrapment And Serious Injury Hazards

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently announced the recall of Costway’s Babyjoy Convertible High Chair Activity Center due to entrapment and serious injury hazards. According to the CPSC, the recalled high chair activity centers violate the federal regulations for high chairs and stationary activity centers. The CPSC maintains that the high… Read More »

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Lil Pick Up Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles For Injury Hazards

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of E-Bully Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). According to the recall, the children’s ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. The handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the child rider’s body or head impacts the handlebars at… Read More »

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