Product Liability News and Current Events
Earlier this month, Chrysler refused the request of U.S. regulators to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeep SUVs due to an alleged design flaw with the vehicles’ fuel tanks that are mounted behind the rear axle. Although the NHTSA claims that this alleged defect in the older Jeep models has caused approximately 51 deaths,...
In late April, Honda issued a recall for over 200,000 vehicles to fix a gear-shift mechanism that could possibly shift the vehicles transmission out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal. The recall affected popular models, such as...
Since its first approval in 1983 for seizures, Depakote has been approved to treat various conditions. However, numerous studies conducted over the years have shown that women who take Depakote during pregnancy may have children that suffer from severe birth defects. Unfortunately, the drug’s labels may not have properly informed women of the risks.
Depakote (valproic...
Last week, Teavana issued a recall for nearly 470,000 Glass Tea Tumblers due to the possibility of laceration and burn hazards. A variety of tumblers were affected, including products that were sold as part of tea sets, because the tumblers...
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