Several months ago, we discussed how a common vehicle defect can put backseat passengers in danger. Seatback failures occur during front-end collisions, and cause front seats to fly backwards into backseat passengers. Unfortunately, this defect is most likely to put children in danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to revise its… read more
It is unacceptable when people are hurt by products they assumed were safe. Some examples could include Takata’s airbags or General Motors’ ignition switch. Several lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson claim its popular talc baby powder heightens the risk of ovarian cancer. A jury recently awarded a woman $55 million after she developed ovarian… read more
Automakers and federal regulators have a duty to ensure the safety of consumers. Defective auto parts put us and our families at risk, so it is important that once a defect is found, it is promptly corrected. The Center for Auto Safety has criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for failing to correct… read more
Several weeks ago, we wrote about how electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigs or e-cigarettes) have been gaining notoriety for exploding and injuring consumers. Reports of electronic cigarette explosions are similar to the press attention surrounding hoverboards. Both products use lithium-ion batteries and are primarily manufactured overseas in China. Some electronic cigarettes and hoverboards are… read more
