Recently, TTI Outdoor Power Equipment recalled its Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers due to the risk of the pressure washer’s capacitor overheating and bursting, resulting in parts being forcefully ejected and presenting a threat of serious injury to both the user and bystanders. Around 764,000 units were affected. If you…
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2.9 Million Electric Motors of Air Vent, Inc. Attic Fans Recalled
On August 28 of this year, certain electric motors found in Air Vent’s gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold from August 2003-December 2013 were recalled using the fast track method. Around 2.9 million electric motors are affected by the recall. The reason for the recall is that the motor’s safety…
500,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled over Potential Leak in Brake Fluid
Recently, Ford recalled 500,000 of its vehicles because of a problem with the hose in the cars’ rear brake system that can cause two models of its cars to experience a rupture that results in leaked brake fluid. The two models of recalled cars are 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury…
DermaRite Industries Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall Due to Potential Danger of Sepsis
On July 16, DermaRite Industries, LLC put in place a voluntary recall of certain products because of the possibility of microbial contamination from Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) complex. Recently, this recall was expanded to a wider range of products and lots. If you suffered an illness due to contamination of…
Warnings About a New Vape Shop Hazard, 7-OH
A new danger has emerged in vape shops and at gas stations and corner stores. Health officials warn that a concentrated kratom byproduct called 7-OH is being produced and marketed in ways that appeal to kids, and can be bought easily, even though it is believed to have effects and…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against OpenAI
According to a recent wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, a sixteen-year-old, Adam Raine, died by suicide in April after talking about suicide to ChatGPT for months. His parents, who have brought the lawsuit allege that ChatGPT coached him on how to commit suicide and that…
Consumer Advocacy Groups Oppose Elimination of the CPSC
The Trump Administration has proposed elimination of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a bipartisan independent agency created by Congress that handles numerous product safety questions. An elimination of the agency would take crucial data-driven safety rules that protect people around the country from dangerous and defective products and immediately…
Recall of Magnetic Floating Stackers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Tegu’s Magnetic Floating Stackers are children’s wooden toys that have a base, six pieces of different colors that stack, two posts, and two figures. All of these connect with magnets. Recently, Tegu recalled the Magnetic Floating Stackers toys due to the risk that a child would ingest the magnet, risk…
Select Newport Ventilators and Service Parts Have Been Recalled.
In May of this year, the manufacturer Medtronic voluntarily recalled Newport HT70 and HT70 Plus ventilators, along with specific service parts related to those models. Consumers were asked to remove these devices from use and substitute an alternative ventilator for patients. In June, the FDA designated the voluntary recall as…
Tomatoes Recalled in 14 States Due to Risk of Deadly Salmonella
Two brands of tomatoes from Williams Farms Repack, LLC were recalled in May in 14 states because of the risk of salmonella contamination. A little over a month ago, the recall was elevated to a Class I recall—meaning that the tomatoes carry a deadly risk. The affected tomatoes include 3…