NBC News recently reported on a medical device with a fatal flaw. The Recovery filter is supposed to protect at-risk patients from having blood clots travel to their heart or lungs. Unfortunately, this medical device, manufactured by C.R. Bard, has been linked with 27 deaths and approximately 300 additional non-fatal issues. Approximately 250,000 of these […]
Product Liability / Defective Products
Deadly Keyless Ignition Systems
Many of us drive cars with keyless ignition systems or ‘smart keys,’ and we generally think of them as being a modern and safe convenience, but they can also be deadly. At this time, 10 different automakers are facing a class action lawsuit on behalf of millions of Americans who own or lease vehicles with […]
Jeep Recall Over Cyber Security Issues
Last week, Fiat Chrysler decided to issue a recall on approximately 1.4 million vehicles. A successful online hacking of a Jeep vehicle prompted the recall. According to ABC Channel Seven News, two hackers were able to take control over the vehicle online. The driver couldn’t use the brakes, transmission or steering when the hackers took […]
Dangerously Defective Kenmore Ovens
Last week, The Safety Institute requested an investigation be conducted and a recall issued of Kenmore model 790 ovens due to defective doors. Already, there have been over 300 consumer reports of the glass doors on these ovens shattering during oven use and non-use. There have been many reports of the doors exploding while ovens […]
Nearly One Million Trek Bicycles Recalled
After three reported incidents, one of which left a rider paralyzed, Trek has issued a recall of nearly one million bicycles across the United States and Canada. According to a recent article by Time Magazine, the bicycles in question have faulty release levers that could seriously injure and endanger riders. At least three injury accidents […]
