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CPSC Issues New Federal Mandatory Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails

Between January 2003-December 2021, 284 entrapment deaths were reported in connection with adult portable bed rails. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is taking steps to protect vulnerable consumers from becoming injured through entrapment with these rails. To that end, it has released a new federal mandatory safety…

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44 Deaths Since the Phillips Recall of Breathing Support Devices

Issues with Philips Respironics’ CPAP machines, ventilators and other respiratory devices led to a major recall of certain models. The FDA received reports that the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in these breathing support device. Recently, the recall notice was updated with important new information. Over the past year, the…

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Instant Brands Has Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Instant Pot is an extremely popular kitchen appliance, a multicooker that allows consumers to make large meals easily. Recently, however, Instant Brands, the parent company of Instant Pot, Corning Ware, and Pyrex, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The multicooker market has become saturated after years of good sales and demand…

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Judge Denies Effort to Resolve 3M Lawsuits

Recently, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Graham ruled that the many thousands of military veterans who have sued 3M after suffering hearing loss in connection with its earplugs may proceed with litigating their claims notwithstanding the 3M subsidiaries’ declaration of bankruptcy. The ruling came as a surprise; it has broad implications…

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Another Death Linked to Recalled Eyedrops Has Been Reported

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported another death related to contaminated eyedrops that have been recalled. In March, there were only 68 reported deaths—now there are 81 cases, and the CDC expects these numbers to rise, notwithstanding the recall of the product earlier this year. Four people have died,…

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Facebook Marketplace Still Sells Boppy Loungers, Despite More Infant Deaths

There have been additional infant deaths on Boppy Newborn Loungers, despite the 2021 recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled Boppy Infant Loungers after a reported eight infant deaths due to suffocation. There were over 3.3 million products sold at mass merchandisers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon.com, which…

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Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Tylenol Autism Lawsuits

Tylenol is a pharmaceutical drug that is commonly found in homes. Unfortunately, research shows a link between Tylenol and autism, and other neurological conditions like ADHD. Acetaminophen litigation has grown, with lawsuits filed around the country. A new Tylenol autism multidistrict litigation has been certified in federal court and will…