May 26, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: Energy Drinks Can Cause Heart Problems for those Already at Risk A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) revealed that for those who are already at risk for cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, energy drinks might create an even bigger danger for heart health issues. Although the study is not completely conclusive because of its size, the results … Read More »
May 24, 2017 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers: Johnson & Johnson to Pay $20 Million in Pelvic Mesh Trial Johnson & Johnson (J & J) has been ordered to pay a woman $20 million as a result of defective vaginal-mesh inserts that caused serious damages. This is the first verdict against Johnson & Johnson in the last year; two others are going to trial in upcoming months and there are more than 54,000 more … Read More »
May 21, 2017 HoMedic Massagers Pose Shock and Burn Hazards: Consumer Recall HoMedics is complying with a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall and is removing many of its massagers from the shelves. The handheld massagers create a risk of electric shock and burns to consumers because of a dangerous design defect. As a result, American consumers have been injured. More than 400,000 of HoMedic’s handheld massagers … Read More »
May 18, 2017 Stroke and Dementia Linked to Diet Sodas For the first time, a study has found strong evidence that the consumption of diet sodas, which contain artificial sweeteners, greatly increases the chances for having a stroke or developing dementia. For participants in the study, men and women equally, drinking one or more diet soda per day increased the risk of these fatal health … Read More »
May 12, 2017 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers Report on Keurig Penalty Keurig Pays $5.8 Million Penalty for Covering Up Unsafe Product Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.’s will pay a $5.8 million penalty as a result of its failure to report products that Keurig knew were unsafe and causing serious injuries to consumers nationwide. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), between 2010 and 2014, Keurig … Read More »
May 12, 2017 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers: EpiPens Recalled Recall in U.S. and Across the World In the wake of recalls in other countries, the United States has also ordered the recall of many lots of EpiPens. An EpiPen is an injection device that contains epinephrine, a chemical that opens up a person’s airway when they have an allergic reaction. EpiPens also help to … Read More »
May 7, 2017 Product Recall for Power Adapters Power Adapters with LectroFan Sound Machine are Dangerous to Consumers Due to Shock Hazard The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled over 35,000 LectroFan sound machines. The reason behind the recall is the machine’s power adapters. The product distributor, Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc (ASTI), has received three reports of the adapters breaking or pulling … Read More »
May 6, 2017 Product Recall for Xbox One Xbox One Controllers come with Burn Hazard The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released a recall on battery chargers used for Xbox One video game controllers. The affected model is called an Energizer Xbox One 2X Smart Charger. The product poses a burn injury to consumers because of a defect, which allows it … Read More »
April 30, 2017 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled Polaris All-Terrain Vehicle Recalled Due to Manufacture Defect All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are popular throughout the U.S. and are enjoyed by many age groups. ATVS, also known as “quads”, are fairly small vehicles that are designed to be completely open. They can fit two-to-three people and can be operated on rough, uneven ground. For many of … Read More »
