On November 13, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Amazon for selling several brands of non-FDA approved eye drops in violation of federal law. Several of the unapproved brands of eye drops included Similasan Pink Eye Relief, the Goodbye Company Pink Eye, Can-C Eye Drops, Optique 1 Eye…
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In September, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of infant swings manufactured by HONEY JOY for violating Federal safety standards codified by Congress. The recalled infant swings were made in China and sold exclusively on Amazon. According to the CPSC, the HONEY JOY baby swings violate the “Safe Sleep for…
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In August, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of children’s bike helmets manufactured by Ecnup Kids Bike Helmets for failing to comply with basic federal safety standards and requirements. The recalled Ecnup Kids Bike Helmets are marketed specifically to young children wearing extra small sizes and sold exclusively on Amazon….
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This month, three women were seriously injured when they attempted to cross Westheimer after leaving a nearby restaurant and were all simultaneously hit by a car. The three women were taken to the hospital after being found by first responders laying in the road, one remains in critical condition. Police believe all will likely recover….
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Nearly 125,000 Honda and Acura Vehicles are being recalled over a recently discovered manufacturing defect involving the vehicles’ braking systems. The affected vehicles include five Honda and Acura models manufactured from 2020 through 2023. Honda reportedly received notifications of potential brake failures last year, which then prompted the company to conduct an investigation. As a…
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Figure 1: The ARC Automotive manufacturing plant in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo credit: www.APNews.com. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is demanding an airbag part manufacturer to recall upwards of 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators across the U.S., but the company, ARC Automotive, Inc., has been refusing to do so. The NHTSA argues…
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On April 27, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of popular children’s all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). One of the top power sports manufacturers, EGL Motor, recalled their ACE-branded Youth All-Terrain Vehicles due to apparent manufacturing violations of Federal ATV minimum safety standards and regulations resulting in defects capable of causing serious…
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Hair relaxer class action lawsuits are continuing despite one major hair product brand filing bankruptcy last year. Revlon is arguably one of the biggest and best-known cosmetic companies in the world. Despite this, Revlon filed for bankruptcy last year amid the looming litigation for its cancer-causing products. The bankruptcy initially prevented potential plaintiffs from filing…
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