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Peloton Finally Recalled Its Deadly Treadmills
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…
Read MoreVideo Doorbells Recalled by Ring for Fire Hazard
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…
Read MoreImagine 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…
Read MoreGraco Recalls 25,000 Child Car Seats with a Potentially Dangerous Defect. Are you Affected?
“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.…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Brain Injuries and Dementia
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…
Read MoreKia Recall: Manufacturer Tells Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
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…
Read MoreInjuries 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…
Read MoreRecalled 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…
Read MoreAuto Accidents Caused by Tire Separation
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…
Read MoreTotal Recall: The Complete Vehicle Recall and Defective Product Liability Forum
The 411 on where to find vehicle recall information and what to do if you’ve been injured by a recalled or defective vehicle The numbers for 2015 aren’t finished being tallied yet but in 2014, carmakers issued a record 803 recalls, effecting approximately 64-million vehicles. That’s one in every four vehicles on the road. With…
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