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 […]
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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, […]
Gas Ranges and Wall Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Prizer-Painter Stove Works gas ranges and wall ovens being recalled due to a burn hazard. BlueStar and Big Chill gas ranges and wall ovens when using the convection oven fan during pre-heating or broiling can cause accumulated gas to ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the oven door is opened. At this time, […]
