Google Screened
Category: Dangerous Products
Two More Verdicts Against Monsanto For Cancer-Causing Weed Killer
The first successful verdict against mega-corporation Monsanto, regarding product liability, was in August 2018. Dwayne Johnson said his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis was a direct result of using the company’s glyphosate-based and popular weed killer, Roundup. Jurors agreed and awarded Mr. Johnson $289 million dollars. To date there have been three successful suits against Monsanto, and[…]
Flashlights Recalled for Burn Hazards
Nearly half a million Harbor Freight rechargeable flashlights have been recalled due to a product defect that creates burn hazards for unsuspecting consumers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently launched the recall, which so far the manufacturer is voluntarily complying with. Luckily, no reports of injuries have occurred – but the only way to[…]
Product Alert: Dangerous Tools Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, recently recalled several different tool models: a De WALT speed reversing drill, as well as a Black & Decker hammer drill and drill driver, to name a few. The De WALT product has been recalled because of defective wiring, which create shock hazards for users. In the case[…]
Product Alert: Kotex Recall
The major feminine hygiene manufacturing company Kimberly-Clark – the maker of Kotex tampons – is voluntarily recalling some of its tampons after reports of the products unraveling and leaving parts inside consumers’ bodies have surfaced. In addition to these reports, some consumers have also experienced vaginal infections, irritations, and injuries. The Recalled Tampons According to[…]
Winter Car Seat Tips
It is always crucial to make sure little ones are buckled in safely – but during the winter this task can be especially difficult when it comes to car and booster seats. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a general rule to make it simple for parents and caretakers: kids should not wear any[…]