Electric fires aren’t just caused by faulty wiring; some fires result from overheating adapters, such as those involved in a recent product recall. Computer manufacturer Dynabook issued a recall for 15.5 million AC adapters over fire and burn risks. According to the...
Personal Injury
Potato chip company recalls 16,000 bags of crisps
Food manufacturers must clearly state when a product contains allergens, such as milk. These measures are in place to help protect consumer health. Recently, a known potato chip company failed to meet this requirement, resulting in the recall of over 16,000 bags of...
How a child’s curiosity can turn into personal injury?
Children are innately curious. They tend to wander off in search of new adventures without really understanding the repercussions of their actions. If your neighbor has a pool or a playground, your child might attempt to enter their premises even though they did not...
FDA faces lawsuits over information on recalled CPAP machines
Sleep apnea is more than just loud snoring. It’s a medical disorder characterized by obstructed breathing during sleep, which can lead to insomnia, grogginess and irritability. It’s usually treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. These...
Electrolux recalls gas cooktops for gas leak and fire risks
There is nothing quite like the comfort of home. But it is not without its hazards. Aside from improper usage of items around the house, products can also malfunction. Without proper precaution and supervision, events can quickly turn sideways. Cooking, for example,...
Popular salsa dip recalled over mislabeled allergen information
A good salsa elevates the flavor of any chip that’s dipped in it. Although most people associate salsa with tomato-based pico de gallo, there are also salsas made from other ingredients, such as tomatillos and chili peppers. But like any foodstuff composed of...
The Fourth of July and the risk of personal injury
Independence Day is a day we most ardently look forward to as we await the sounds and splendor of fireworks. Kansas City celebrates this event through a full weekend affair. People gather around the lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial on July 2nd for the...
2 ways semi-truck crashes differ from other Missouri wrecks
Car crashes in Missouri vary from minor fender-benders that only cause cosmetic damage to fatal collisions. Vehicles of all shapes and sizes can play a role in collisions of all degrees of severity. However, wrecks involving large semi-trucks are often among the worst...
Products recalled at the highest rate in 20 years during 2022
In 2018, more products were recalled in the U.S. than had been recalled during any single year in a 20-year span. In 2022, the 2018 record was broken. In all, more than 1.22 billion units were recalled across five industries in 2022 alone. This number eclipses the...
Has your child been injured by their toy?
Toys are a pivotal part of the development of young children. When we think of dangerous items, toys are probably the last things that come to mind. However, there are thousands of toy-related injuries every year in the United States. How do such instances occur and...