Some defective Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters are being recalled by Linear because the battery clips in the transmitters can corrode causing the transmitters to operate intermittently or not at all, without generating a warning. The recalled Linear PERS transmitters allow users to push a button on the transmitter…
22,483 potentially defective motorcycles are being recalled by Harley Davidson. These motorcycles may have a defective clutch system that may prevent the clutch from disengaging. Harley says if the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.…
A defective electrical component in Philips HeartStart defibrillators may fail to deliver a needed shock in case of emergency, warned the FDA yesterday. This safety alert by the FDA follows the recall by Philips of three models of its HeartStart devices in September 2012 due to an internal electrical malfunction.…
A defective air pressure switch in some Crown Home Heating Boilers can fail to shut down the burners allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, exposing consumers to CO poisoning hazard. Carbon monoxide poisoning is extremely dangerous because it is a deadly odorless gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning…
To prevent dangerous and defective products from reaching American consumers, the CPSC has been using a state-of-the-art risk assessment tool pilot called risk assessment methodology (RAM) for its port surveillance. As a result, the screenings led to the identification of about 680 shipments containing violative or defective products, totaling about…
All GemStar Infusion Pumps that were either manufactured or had a pressure sensor replaced during servicing of the pump since January 1, 2009 are being subjected to a FDA Class I recall because of a potential pressure sensor calibration drift. A calibration drift is a gradual degradation of the sensor…
Some potentially defective Anesthesia workstations and service kits manufactured by Spacelabs Helathcare are subject to a class I recall by the FDA. The recalled models are the BleaseSirius Anesthesia Workstation, the BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation, and Service Kits Part Number 050-0659-00 and 050-0901-00. These products are used in hospitals. They provide…
By Anthony Gair A. COST Product liability cases are different from general negligence cases and even medical malpractice cases for several reasons. First and foremost is the cost involved in litigating these cases. The costs involved for the plaintiff’s attorney can be astronomical. It is not unusual to accumulate well…
A defective suspension part in some Kia Sedona minivans can break and cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the lower control arms near the wheels can rust and break due to salt exposure. To fix this issue, Kia motors announced today that…
Some defectives guidewires manufactured by Medtronic can cause serious injury or death. The voluntary recall initiated by Medtronic in October was recently classified as a Class I recall by the US FDA. Guidewires are inserted in arteries to guide and place stents. Those being recalled have a coating that can…