The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) faced sharp criticism for its faulty oversight of safety recalls according to a government audit released in late July. The audit, which was presented to Congress by the U.S. Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General, specifically condemned the NHTSA for its delayed action in response to the recall […]
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Defective Camp Axe Recalled by Wal-Mart
A defective camp axe is being recalled by Wal-Mart because the axe head can detach from the handle, which poses a major injury risk. At this time, approximately 246,000 units are being recalled. The Ozark Trail Camp Axe has a steel tubular shaft that measures about 14 inches long from the handle to the axe […]
Concussion Victims Routinely Malpracticed
A recent article out of Medscape reported on the disturbing news that concussion patients across the nation are missing important follow up care after their injuries. In 2013, there were 2.5 million visits for trauma-related injuries to the brain. The majority of those patients were diagnosed as having “mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). For patients […]
Pressure Cooker Recall -Severe Burn Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about a recall of defective pressure cookers. According to the CPSC, Rena Ware is recalling Nutrex Cooker pressure cookers due to a manufacturing defect. These faulty pressure cookers can discharge steam at lower pressures than intended, which poses a risk of serious burn hazard […]
Ending Secrecy of Doctor Sexual Assault
California has become the first state in the U.S. to mandate doctors disclose information to patients when they are disciplined for sexual assault or other types of patient harm. SB 1448 has been signed into law by Governor Brown. It requires a doctor on probation for causing patient harm [sexual misconduct with a patient, overprescribing, […]
