The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Toro Co. of Bloomington, Minn. announced the recall of the company’s Zero Turn riding mowers due to a fire hazard. According to the press announcement released by the CPSC, the mower’s idler pulley can rub against the mower’s fuel tank which can cause a fire. Toro has received…
Over 1,000 personal injury lawsuits have been filed against Merck, the manufacturer of the NuvaRing birth control device. These personal injury lawsuits were filed in several state courts and federal courts. The plaintiffs (i.e. injured victims) are claiming that the manufacturer of NuvaRing failed to adequately warn consumers of the risks associated with the device….
Wrigley has announced that it will be taking a special caffeinated version of its gum off the market while the FDA investigates the safety of the product. The candy company announced earlier last week that it would stop marketing its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum “out of respect” for the regulatory agency which said it would…
What Happened: On the heels of a major recall of magnetic toys by Toys “R” US and several online retailers, a recent article statement by the Consumer Product Safety Commission discussed the dangers that magnetic items can pose to young children. Earlier this week Toys “R” Us, Overstock.com, Barnes & Noble and Bed Bath and…
Nissan and the NHTSA announced the recall of 20,000 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX SUVs after braking issues were discovered which could lead to accidents. To learn more, read the full story here… “Nissan Recalls Thousands Of Vehicles Due To Brake Defect“ CA