Peloton Finally Recalled Its Deadly Treadmills

Pelaton Treadmill Injury

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the majority of us to become homebodies.  With country-wide lockdowns and closed businesses, it became even harder for the average person to stay active and in shape, leading to a lot of us resorting to at-home workouts.  Peloton, a high-tech exercise equipment company doubled its product sales and expanded…

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Video Doorbells Recalled by Ring for Fire Hazard

Ring Doorbell Recall Fire

The ability to monitor your home no matter where you are is important for millions of homeowners. With so many security options on the market, many people have security cameras inside and outside their homes along with video doorbells. If you have a Ring video doorbell, you will want to review the latest recall notice…

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Imagine Putting Safety First? Volvo Claims to Be

If you ask people which cars they think are the safest, the chances are pretty good that Volvo’s name will be mentioned more than once. The company has built its reputation on safety. But over the last decade, it’s become harder and harder to trust auto manufacturers, no matter which ones they are. Between GM’s…

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Injuries and Death from Dangerous Medical Devices

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…

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Recalled Jeep Grand Cherokee Caused Injuries and Death

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…

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Depuy Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawyers Talk History, Hype, and Help for Defective Hip Arthroplasty Victims

The first total hip replacement was established in the 1930’s by Orthopedic Surgeon, Phillip Wiles, of the Middlesex Hospital.  Prior to this, prosthetic replacement surgery was of the hemi-arthroplasty type with only one arthritic surface being replaced and the results were unsatisfactory. This is the first replacement which replaced the socket and the femoral component. …

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Should Prescription Drugs be Advertised Directly to Consumers?

Did you know that Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical drug advertising is banned in all other countries except the United States, New Zealand and Canada? The US makes up 5% of the world’s population but accounts for 42% of global prescription drug spending. Coincidence?  I think not.  Catchy and memorable prescription drug television ads targeting consumers have…

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