Healthcare company Haleon has initiated a voluntary recall of two Robitussin Honey products sold across the country, citing potential microbial contamination that poses a risk of severe or life-threatening adverse events, especially for immunocompromised individuals. The recall, affecting eight lot numbers of “Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult” and “Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult,”[…] Read More
Category: Products Liability
W.A.T.C.H. Releases 2023 Top 10 Worst Toys List for the Holiday Season
World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) recently released its 51st annual list of the 10 Worst Toys. The organization aims to help parents avoid putting dangerous toys on their holiday shopping lists. This year’s list of the 10 Worst Toys includes: Many of the products fail to address dangerous concerns, despite having warning or[…] Read More
Is the Herbicide Paraquat Banned in the United States?
Paraquat is a powerful weed killer commonly used in commercial and private agriculture in the United States. However, while paraquat is extremely effective at weed and grass control, it is also a highly toxic chemical banned in many countries worldwide. Studies have also shown that paraquat increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 100 to[…] Read More
W.A.T.C.H. Releases 2022 Worst Toys List
Families try to do everything to protect their children year-round, but the holidays present certain challenges, like unsafe toys that have small parts, sharp edges, and other hazards. Organizations like World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) are devoted to increasing awareness about the worst offenders. W.A.T.C.H. creates a list each year that lets the[…] Read More
FDA Issues Recall of Baby Formula, Formula Shortage Worsens
As parents have been scrambling to find baby formula due to supply chain issues in the ongoing pandemic, there is a secondary problem with three popular baby formulas. Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare have all reportedly been linked to illnesses. On Sunday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for powdered baby formula brands,[…] Read More
KIA Recalls 400,000 Vehicles for Faulty Airbags
Car manufacturer Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to correct a defect that stops airbags from inflating in a car accident. The recall includes Forte small cars from 2017 and 2018 model years, Sedona minivans, Soul small SUVs from 2017 through 2019, as well as the electric Soul. According to the[…] Read More
What Are Strict Liability Rules for Defective Products?
Every year in the United States, people are injured by different types of products. Products that do not meet the consumer’s reasonable expectations for safety are considered defective or dangerous. Products liability law refers to a specific branch of law concerning liability when consumers are harmed by unsafe goods. In some personal injury claims, the[…] Read More
What Are a Consumer’s Rights Regarding Defective Products?
When you buy a product, no matter what it is, you expect it to work as intended and not harm you. Although most products operate correctly and do not injure consumers, sometimes there is an issue with a product. If you buy an item that does not perform as intended, you can return it for[…] Read More
Consumer Watchdog Releases 2021 Worst Toys List
When you buy your child a new toy, you expect it to bring them months or even years of joy. You never, in your wildest dreams, expect that a toy you buy for your child will end up physically hurting them. However, nearly a quarter of a million children are injured by toys each year.[…] Read More
Johnson & Johnson Files Bankruptcy for Subsidiary Handling Talc Liabilities
In a strategy being referred to as the “Texas Two-Step,” Johnson & Johnson is asking a federal judge to temporarily halt all lawsuits related to its talc baby powder so it can negotiate a settlement under bankruptcy rules. The personal product’s manufacturer is financially healthy, but it formed a subsidiary in Texas, LTL Management LLC,[…] Read More