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 lithium-ion battery recently sparked a fire at a Manhattan high-rise apartment building. Thirty-eight people were injured, two critically. This was one of many fires linked to so-called “micromobility devices” in New York alone. These include e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-hoverboards, which all typically run on…
A Nebraska woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. She names as defendants Tristar Products, Inc., which makes the Tristar Power Quick Pot pressure cooker, and parent company Spectrum Brands Holdings. She seeks compensation…
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 192,000 Horizon T101-05 Treadmills because of safety hazards. Consumers who have these treadmills should check the model names and serial numbers to see if they may be affected by this recall.…
A New York man recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He claims that after using the Instant Pot DUO 8-quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, he was seriously injured. He seeks compensatory…
A Florida judge recently granted in part and denied in part pressure cooker manufacturer Sunbeam’s motion to dismiss a Crock-Pot Pressure Cooker lawsuit filed back in January 2020 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Though some of the claims were…
A Connecticut woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. She claims that while using the Cosori Premium 6-Quart Pressure Cooker, she suffered from significant injuries. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Pressure Cooker Exploded…
A Texas woman claims that the Crock-Pot Express Crock Multicooker is defective, and seeks to hold the manufacturer liable for injuries she says she sustained when using it. She filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit on August 12, 2022, in the U.S. District Court for…
A Georgia mother who claimed that her Instant Pot pressure cooker exploded and burned her child recently agreed to a settlement with the manufacturer of the device, Instant Brands Inc. The amount of the settlement remains confidential, but should the settlement be approved by the…
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of 2 million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers in the U.S., along with 60,000 MamaRoo and 10,000 RockaRoo sold in Canada. Parents should immediately stop using these products and keep them out…
A Texas woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. She claims that while using the Crock-Pot Express Crock Multicooker, she was seriously injured. She brings claims of strict liability, negligence, and breach of…