In a cardiac emergency, every moment and every action is vital. Those who are trained in CPR will begin chest compressions or mouth-to-mouth in the hope of stabilizing the patient until first responders can bring them to the hospital. Once EMTs arrive, it is taken on faith that they will have the tools and equipment necessary to … [Read more...]
Defibrillator Recall Issued After Fatal Defects Discovered
Air Mattresses Linked to Over 100 Infant Deaths
Study: Air Mattresses Linked to Over 100 Infant Deaths. A new study suggests that air mattresses can be fatal when used for infants. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Georgia are calling for increased awareness over this risk. The investigators identified over 100 infant fatalities associated … [Read more...]
Magnetic Toy Sets Defective Product Injury Lawsuits
Magnetic Toy Sets Recall. On August 14, 2007, Mattel Inc. issued additional recalls for millions of Magnetic toy sets. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall notices, the magnets included in the Magnetic toy sets, which measure 1/8 of an inch in diameter and are embedded in the hands and feet, plastic … [Read more...]
Evenflo Recalls 3-in-1 Combination Car Seats Due to Safety Risk
A recall is being issued for Evenflo combination car seats due to safety risks. The recall, which affects 30,000 units, was launched following reports that children can loosen the safety harness on their own. If they can loosen the safety harness by themselves and this goes unnoticed, they are more likely to sustain an injury if an … [Read more...]
Jeep Liberty Ball Joint Defective Product Injury Lawsuits
Jeep Liberty Ball Joint Excessive Wear And Looseness. On August 1, 2006 Chrysler Group recalled 832,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles because of the potential loss of steering control. The front suspension lower ball joint might experience excessive wear and looseness, causing the ball joint to separate. The recall affects all … [Read more...]
Hummer H2 Defective Product Injury Lawsuits
Regulators Are Investigating GM's Hummer H2. U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into General Motors Corp.'s Hummer H2 after three consumers said a wheel came off the large sport utility vehicle after a steering part cracked. Hummer Scored Poorly In Studies The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said … [Read more...]
Injuries from “exploding toilets” prompt recall of Flushmate pressure flushing system
Federal consumer safety regulators have issued a recall on an assisted toilet flushing mechanism after several people sustained injuries when the units exploded during use. According to a recent Los Angeles Times report, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered the recall action on the … [Read more...]
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