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FDA Warns About Baby Neck Floats 

Sometimes baby neck floats are used on babies with spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warnings not to use neck floats with babies with special needs or developmental delays, even when interventions such as water…

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Electrolux Recalls Frigidaire and Electrolux Refrigerators Because of a Choking Hazard

Thirteen models of Frigidaire refrigerators and an Electrolux model refrigerator have been recalled by the manufacturer. The recall was issued because the ice makers on the affected models present a choking hazard. If the ice maker in your refrigerator injured you or caused a loved one’s death and you suspect…

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Recall of Medtronic’s HeartWare HVAD System Batteries

Recently, Medtronic recalled HeartWare HVAD system batteries because of battery failure. The recall is categorized as Class I, the most significant recall, because the device may result in serious injuries or even death. Suppose you were injured due to a HeartWare HVAD system battery failure. In that case, you should consult…

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Supreme Court shuts down Bayer’s attempt to stop Roundup litigation

On June 21, 2022 The United States Supreme Court denied an appeal to put an end to thousands of pending lawsuits tying Bayer’s weedkiller product to cancer diagnosis. This development comes after a Supreme Court request from May of 2022 to hear from President Biden’s administration. Biden’s solicitor general produced…

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Safety Hazards Cause Recall of Thousands of Units of Bed Rails

Portable bed rails are installed on the sides of beds used for the elderly or those with medical conditions that increase the likelihood of falls from the bed. Unfortunately, bed rails can also present dangers. In April, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled thousands of units of bed rails over…

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Generac Electric Start Pressure Washer Recall Based on Malfunctions

Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers with certain model numbers have been recalled. The washers have gasoline-powered engines, but electric start/stop buttons that are powered by a rechargeable battery. If you are a consumer, you should check whether your pressure washer is one of the models that…

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Children’s Robes Were Recalled Because of Federal Flammability Standards Violations

Recently, Linum Home Textiles recalled those units of its children’s robes that failed to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear because they present the risk of burn injuries to children. The company is offering a refund. If your child suffered burn injuries due to robes or other clothing…

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AmazonBasics School Classroom Stack Chairs Have Been Recalled

In April of this year, AmazonBasics school classroom stack chairs were recalled. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the weld on the chair’s frame may fail and present risks of falling. If your child was injured while using an AmazonBasics stack chair, you should call the…