Technology is the foundation of modern life, and it seems impossible to keep up with the daily changes in such a dynamic field. Unfortunately, some products designed with the best intentions still suffer from cutting corners and negligence on the manufacturer’s part. Learn more here about the latest in technology news so you can keep yourself and your family safe.
A Utah woman recently filed a new Instant Pot Pressure Cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. She claims that after using the pressure cooker as instructed, she was seriously injured. She seeks compensatory damages. NOTE: the case has a…
Despite past recalls meant to repair more than 600,000 Kia and Hyundai vehicles, it seems many models still present a fire risk to their owners. This was the conclusion reached by investigators working for WSB-TV in Atlanta. According to them, these fires are still occurring…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 7,850 Goal Zero EC8 power cables due to a fire hazard. These cables are used to connect Yeti power stations to either Yeti tank or vehicle batteries. Use Caution with Goal Zero…
A Louisiana plaintiff recently filed a new Ninja Foodie pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. She claims that when she used the Ninja Foodie pressure cooker, she suffered serious burn injuries. She seeks compensatory damages to reimburse…
If you have a Greenworks or Powerworks pressure washer, check the model number on it. Hongkong Sun Rise Trading recently recalled over one million of these washers because of a risk of injuries, including broken bones. Spray Gun Connector Can Break, Posing an Impact Hazard…
Three automakers recently initiated recalls on hundreds of thousands of vehicles because of potential safety hazards. If you have any of these vehicles, be sure to check your model numbers to see if you may need to schedule a repair. Honda Recalls About 630,000 Honda…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 10,570 Hillsdale Furniture Jennings counter and bar stools because the seat can break off the base, posing a fall hazard. Hillsdale Offers Free Repair Kit to Fix Unstable Stools At the time…
For decades now, scientists have linked exposure to pesticides to an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). A study published in 2000, for instance, found that people exposed to pesticides in the home or garden may have a significantly higher risk of PD. Many other…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 510 Haro bicycles due to a fall hazard and risk of injury. The company is offering to repair or replace the affected bikes at no cost to the consumer. Haro Bikes May…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the Class I recall, the most serious type of recall, of over 10,000 Hillrom Liko Multirall 200 overhead lifts. These are used to move patients from room to room, with the recalled product being part of…