“The harness may not secure a child which may result in injury” stated the recall letter from Newell Brands and Graco regarding the NTHSA recall that went into effect on May 10, 2017 and was slowly leaked to consumers more than a month later by mail. As seen below in the table, Graco Products Inc. [...]
Mistake in Birth Control Packaging Could Result in Unintended Pregnancy The FDA is recalling birth control pills that, if taken, could actually lead to pregnancy. Baltimore, Maryland's Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled a lot of Mibelas 24 Fe (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol 1 mg/0.02 mg chewable and ferrous fumarate [...]
Brain injury victims suffer a variety of symptoms in the short and long term. They may deal with the challenges of decreased memory, speech impediments, behavioral deficiencies, and even paralysis. As the medical community learns more about brain injuries, they also research the long-term effects of these conditions. Recent studies have shown a correlation between [...]
An EpiPen from one of four potentially deadly batches of Mylan auto-injectors could be in your child’s backpack or in your home right now. Please take action to ensure you’re protected! A defect in the same adrenaline auto-injectors used to counter severe allergic reactions in those who suffer allergies to food, medications and insect stings [...]
This year has seen staggering, even record-breaking, numbers of vehicle recalls of breathtaking scope. Early this year, Volkswagen’s Dieselgate prompted the recall of 11 million vehicles around the world. Just recently, Fiat-Chrysler recalled nearly every Jeep Wrangler on the road because of faulty sensors that wouldn’t deploy the airbags in an accident. The ongoing Takata [...]
Kia recalls 71,704 Kia Sportage crossovers in the U.S. due to an electronic control unit can short circuit and lead to a fire. The improper sealing of a wire harness cover used for the hydraulic electronic control unit can allow for moisture to enter the module. If the water is contaminated with road salt, it [...]
According to FDA documentation, the Vagus Nerve Stimulator therapy system (VNS) was developed by Cyberonics, Inc. to treat patients with epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression. However, based on the results of a clinical study of more than 200 patients who had the device implanted and turned on, during the first three months none of the patients [...]
In April, Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA US), voluntarily recalled 32,267 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles that were manufactured between May 2015 and February 2016. The recall is due to a problem with the gear selector. Drivers erroneously conclude that the vehicle is in park when it is not in park can get hit by the vehicle [...]
Due to the fact that your vehicles tires are the only thing between your vehicle and the ground on which it is traveling, your vehicles tires are one of the most important safety components. Because your tires, powered by the engine is what moves your vehicle from point A to point B, if one of [...]
Keyless ignitions are more and more common. The device is now a standard feature in more than 245 vehicles and optional in others. However, the devices come with a built-in problem. In keyed vehicles, the vehicle must be completely shut off for the key to be removed. With keyless ignition, the car can continue to [...]
