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.
About 67,000 myCharge Powerbanks Recalled Due to Potential Overheating The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 67,000 myCharge power banks. The lithium-ion battery in these products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC Announces…
There is nothing more frustrating than when you need to print a document but one of the color ink cartridges in your printer is low and will not allow you to print even though you only want to print in black and white. Canon USA…
Alabama Man Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against SoClean for CPAP Foam Degradation Though most plaintiffs who believe they were harmed by the recalled Philips CPAP and Bi-PAP devices blame the maker of those devices, some are also blaming ozone-cleaning device manufacturer SoClean. That’s what an Alabama…
A Tennessee mother recently filed a new Instant Pot lawsuit against Instant Brands, Inc., on behalf of her young son. She claims that when she was using the pot, it malfunctioned, exploded, and burned her son. She brings counts of strict liability, negligence, and breach…
You’ve heard about airbags exploding in vehicles. But seat belts? Hyundai Motor America is recalling nearly 1,000 vehicles because the front driver-side and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners can explode during a crash. According to Consumer Affairs, in one reported case, “a crash involving a Hyundai…
Volvo recently announced that it is recalling over 306,000 older models worldwide for potentially defective driver-side airbags. Over 194,000 of those vehicles are in the U.S. This, after another person, was killed by an exploding airbag. Volvo Recalls Vehicles with Potentially Defective Airbags According to…
On October 18, 2021, Philips announced its third-quarter results for the year. Though reporting continued order-intake growth, the company revealed a 7.6 percent sales decline due to “global supply chain challenges and Sleep & Respiratory Care recall consequences.” Philips CEO Frans van Houten added that…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to be careful with e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards. Injuries are on the rise, and many are serious and require visits to hospital emergency rooms. E-Scooters Getting More and More Popular as Accidents Increase Global e-scooter…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of two types of youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to crash hazards. Venom Recalls 500 Youth ATVs The first recall affects about 500 Venom Youth ATV, both gas and electric. They have four wheels…
Beautiful women. Perfectly chiseled bodies. Extravagant lifestyles. Post after post after post. Welcome to Instagram. Facebook, who owns the popular Instagram app, which is the social media platform of choice amongst many teens around the world and the U.S., led Congress and the public at…
