The death of their son has led two parents to sue the manufacturer as well as the distributor of a popular workout supplement because of dangerous side effects. The key ingredient in the supplement has been linked to several other deaths. To read the full story, follow the link to “Questionable Stimulant Leads to Deaths…
What Happened BMW has issued a recall for almost 570,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because a battery cable connector can fail and cause the engine to stall. The recall affects popular 3-Series sedans, wagons, convertibles and coupes from the 2007 through 2011 model years. Also included are 1-Series coupes and convertibles from 2008…
What Happened Mitsubishi had to notify owners of the i-MiEV electric car of potential brake problems that could be responsible for brake failure. Mitsubishi filed the recall notice with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), according to the Wall Street Journal. The recall notice involves 1,402 i-MiEV vehicles that were built during the period of…
What Happened Richard Fee was a student-athlete who enjoyed a full scholarship to college. He aspired to go to medical school; his future was bright and full of promise. Unfortunately, that bright future was extinguished by, what appears to be, a misdiagnosis of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and being prescribed Adderall by a doctor in Virginia…
What Happened The Consumer Product Safety Council (CPSC) issued a recall for Sportspower BouncePro Trampoline due to a fall hazard on January 30, 2013. This recall will affect an estimated 120,000 units sold exclusively at Walmart. The fall hazard is due to the enclosure netting surrounding these trampolines. It can break and cause children to…