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Product Liability
Risks of the Common Chemical Triclosan
A chemical commonly found in household products may be linked to the spread of colon cancer. Triclosan, an anti-microbial agent found in toothpaste, is considered safe, but new research has linked it to diseases affecting the digestive system. The chemical is extremely ubiquitous, so these risks need immediate attention. Triclosan was first patented in 1964…
Read MoreUnsafe Teething Products for Children
Babies and young children are our most vulnerable consumers. Parents and caregivers trust manufacturers and retailers to sell baby products that are safe. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to parents, manufacturers, and retailers to stop using and selling teething products that contain benzocaine because they can pose a…
Read MoreLawsuit Claims Breast Implants Caused Lymphoma
The FDA announced recently that it has over 410 reports of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Among those reports there were nine deaths. It was revealed that both textured and smooth implants could lead to this type of cancer, although textured implants were the cause more often. The…
Read MoreIs Your Car Under Recall?
Every year, hundreds of vehicle recalls are issued by automakers. Often, drivers are unaware that their vehicle, or a part on their vehicle, has been recalled. Many people do not realize that all safety-related recall repair work should be done free of charge by a dealership that is authorized to do the specific recall related…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Vaping
The use of tobacco is the leading cause of preventable fatality because tobacco, especially using cigarettes, is one of the most widely abused substances in the world. Research tells us that most adult cigarette smokers want to quit, but nicotine, the main addictive chemical in cigarettes, is extremely addictive. When inhaled via cigarette smoke, nicotine…
Read MoreLaundry Pod Makers Under Pressure
A new social media campaign among teenagers has reignited calls for action from manufacturers of liquid laundry pod detergents. The Tide Pod Challenge was unleashed on Facebook, Snapchat, and other social media forums as teenagers posted videos of themselves biting into and ingesting Tide laundry detergent encased in water solvent pods. What these videos did…
Read MoreWindow Blind Cord Fatalities
A new study published in Pediatrics medical journal has found that fatalities and injuries caused by window blinds have not tapered off, despite warnings. Over the past few decades, many authorities have voiced safety concerns about window blinds causing strangulation injuries to children. The industry standard has placed warning stickers on blinds. Yet, despite these…
Read MoreExploding Sunroofs
An investigation by Consumer Reports is drawing attention to the issue of exploding sunroofs in cars. As supersized sunroofs grow in popularity, so does the problem of them shattering without warning, leaving consumers to deal with the expensive repair. Since 2012, consumer complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have risen dramatically. From…
Read MoreCarMax Vehicles and Safety Recalls
When you buy a used automobile from a dealer, you expect it to be free of auto defects. Three consumer advocacy groups are now up in arms over their claim that CarMax, the United States’ biggest used car dealer, has been selling vehicles with unrepaired defects that had been subject to safety recalls. According to…
Read MorePossible Design Defect in Automatic Shifters
If you have been in the market for a car in the past few years, you may have noticed that the automatic transmission lever in many vehicles does not look the same as in earlier models. Technological advances have led to many auto-designers electing to install “e-shifters” instead of the usual gear-shift. The problem is…
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