May 14, 2021 Peloton Concedes to Recall Treadmills after a Child Dies When the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) first issued its urgent warning to consumers to stop using Peloton’s Tread and Tread+ treadmills last month, Peloton refused voluntarily to recall its products. The company even went so far as to call the CPSC’s warning “inaccurate and misleading”. However, in response to the whirlwind of negative publicity … Read More »
February 5, 2021 Injuries and Deaths Associated with E-Cigarettes Despite observing a slow decline in hospitalizations and deaths related to e-cigarettes and other vape products (such as devices that contain THC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reminding consumers to stay vigilant and to avoid vaping devices that contain vitamin E acetate. Though vitamin E is generally safe to ingest as … Read More »
December 4, 2020 Most Dangerous Toys of 2020 Believe it or not, not all toys are safe for children. Even ones that are for sale in stores or online may come with a slew of unknown hazards. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it is important to know which ones are notorious for causing injury. Every year, consumer watchdog groups compile data to … Read More »
November 18, 2020 Preventing Tragedies at Train Crossings Did you know that it is illegal to be on or near train tracks in a vehicle unless you are at a designated crossing? This is because train accidents can cause deadly injuries. In fact, people are injured or killed at train crossings in the United States every day. According to the National Highway Transportation … Read More »
November 6, 2020 It’s Time: Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Each year we like to remind our readers how important it is to check their residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Making sure your household alarms are properly installed and working correctly is key in limiting preventable deaths and injuries related to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning and household fires. If you have not done so … Read More »
October 10, 2020 Children Most at Risk for Injuries from All-Terrain Vehicles According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), riding all-terrain vehicles or ATVs can result in serious – sometimes even fatal – injuries. Nearly 82,000 individuals received emergency medical treatment for injuries associated with ATV riding in 2018. Children and teens 16-years-old and younger accounted for 25% of those injuries. … Read More »
October 1, 2020 Safely Using Portable Generators The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants people to take note: the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical dangers, and house fires increase after a storm hits. More than 36 million people experience power outages every year, making portable generators a popular choice for powering up their essential appliances while main utility providers are down. … Read More »
May 8, 2020 Judge Rules In Plaintiffs Favor and Against Johnson & Johnson In Talc Trials A United States District Judge has ruled in favor of the reliability of five plaintiffs’ experts and against Johnson & Johnson, despite the company’s claims of “junk science.” Two of the experts previously testified in front of Congress on the safety (or lack thereof) of talcum powder. The judge’s ruling paves the way for the … Read More »
January 10, 2019 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 … Read More »
