Fire hazards are some of the most common defective product related risks. Typically, fires are related to defective electronic appliances, although there have been fatal incidents involving seemingly benign items, like clothing. Last year, several people suffered fatal burn injuries after their chenille bathrobes burst into flames. The bathrobes had been manufactured overseas, using flammable [...]
As Chrysler minivans prepare for a recall, somewhere Toyota executives are breathing a sigh of relief. Some of the heat Toyota is feeling will be lifted as over 350,000 Chrysler minivans are recalled in a safety campaign launched by the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The defect in the minivans could be [...]
Do pharmacies make mistakes filling your prescription? They sure do. Do drug companies make mistakes labeling their drugs? They sure do. And worse, these mistakes which often produce fatal results, are occurring at an alarming rate. The chance of you becoming the next victim is also increasing. Here’s why. The era of your friendly and [...]
Agency Also Sends Warning Letter to Manufacturer of Products for Selling Dangerous Product July 28, 2009 — The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide alert warning consumers to cease purchasing and consuming body building supplements that contain steroids. Furthermore, the agency has contacted the manufacturer of the supplements, American Cellular [...]