There are multiple agencies under the umbrella of the federal government that investigate reports about defective products and enforce all relevant regulations. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is tasked with maintaining an ongoing, up-to-date list of all products that have been recalled, either by government officials or voluntarily by the manufacturer.…
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Product Recalls to Watch for When Christmas Shopping in Miami
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces recalls of dangerous or defective products throughout the year, but its reports are especially important around the holiday season. This time of year, the stores are packed with shoppers and people are going online to search for the perfect gift for loved…
Bunk Beds Sold by Major Retailers Recalled After Collapses, Reported Injuries
The last place you should worry about suffering injury is when you are lying in bed and relaxing, but the experience was quite the opposite for several victims who were hurt while sleeping in defective beds. A November 15, 2020 article in the Miami Herald outlined the details of a…
List of Recalled Drugs Linked to NDMA Contamination
If you take certain medications for high blood pressure, heartburn, ulcers, and related medical conditions, you may be aware of multiple product recalls announced during 2019 and continuing throughout 2020. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlines the risks involved with these prescription and over-the-counter drugs, which may contain…
The Four Most Dangerous Items in Your Miami Household
When you think about the most common factors behind personal injuries, you probably assume that motor vehicle crashes and accidents on property will top the list. To a certain extent, this is true, but you are not always safest under your own roof. There are some hazards that may be…
Largest Children’s Product Recalls so Far in 2019
Now that 2019 is more than half over, parents may find it helpful to review some of the top children’s products that have been recalled due to dangerous defects and safety hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall List includes a wide array of items, but clothing, toys, and other…