Smartphones –they are used for talking, texting, searching the Internet, checking emails, listening to music, and taking pictures. They even make a great alarm clock among a host of other important functions for everyday users. It is rare to find someone without their Smartphone within…
After investigating the recent death of an Ohio teen, the FDA is calling for tougher regulation of caffeine powder and larger warning labels on the packaging. An autopsy revealed that the teen had a lethal amount of caffeine in his system when he died on…
A product is considered defective if it is unreasonably dangerous, does not carry sufficient warnings, or the manufacturer fails to provide complete and adequate instructions for use of the product. Every year thousands of consumers are injured by defective or faulty products. The results are…
Are you one of the thousands of families across the country that holds a garage sale in hopes of making a few extra bucks? If so, you may want to check your inventory before putting it out; you could be passing on a danger to…
Although not a new concept Mark Philips hopes to market the first powdered alcohol in the US by early fall. An active outdoorsman, Phillips claims he was “frustrated” by the hassle of carrying bottles of wine or liquor to enjoy after a day of biking…
Everyone has most likely ridden an escalator at some point, but how often has safety crossed your mind while riding? Escalator accidents occur despite the fact that they are subject to state safety code regulations. Faulty parts, neglected inspections or improper maintenance may cause serious…
In December 2012, the family of Douglas Wingate sued Insight Imagining alleging that Douglas died of fungal meningitis 12 days after being injected with a contaminated drug. According to the lawsuit, Wingate went to Insight Imaging to relieve pain from a pinched nerve in his…
Three Grand Cherokee drivers said they noticed a burning odor and smoke coming from the sun visor while their SUVs were in motion; flames around the sun visor followed. The fires continued to burn after the vehicles were turned off. According to the National Highway…
Wal-Mart has agreed to contribute approximately $25 million, slightly more than 15 percent of the proposed $161 million that would settle dozens of lawsuits on behalf of consumers allegedly injured or killed in explosions resulting from Blitz plastic gas cans. Are they contributing enough? Are…
The official holiday shopping season is here and everyone will be looking for the best deals, many in search of the hottest gifts on the market. However, before rushing out to grab the hottest toys, parents must consider the hidden dangers. The U.S. Public Research…
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has issued an urgent recall of Children’s Panadol Baby Drops syringe due to possible inaccurate placement of the dosing indicator on the syringe. It appears the dosing information on some syringes has been printed further up the body of the syringe than usual,…
“A lie can go halfway around the world before the truth has got its boots on.” ~ Mark Twain It’s been over twenty years and the Stella Liebeck case is still a “hot” topic. In 1992, Stella Liebeck spilled scalding McDonald’s coffee in her lap…