This Author's Recent Articles

• LG Electric Range Recall Issued Following Nearly 30 Fires: CPSC

  February 7, 2025

  Federal safety officials have announced a recall of approximately 500,000 LG electric ranges, following reports of at least 80 incidents where the range was accidentally turned on.

• Medtronic Recalls Neurosurgery External Drainage and Monitoring Systems After Injury Reports

  February 5, 2025

  An urgent medical device notification has been issued for Medtronic Neurosurgery Becker and Exacta External Drainage and Monitoring Systems, following at least 15 reported injuries.

• Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks Recall Issued Due to Choking Hazard for Babies, Toddlers

  February 4, 2025

  Federal safety officials are warning consumers not to feed Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks to children due to a potential choking hazard, which has led to multiple complaints and at least one emergency room visit.

• Vehicle Crash Test Ratings Could Be Impacted by New Testing Formula: IIHS

  February 3, 2025

  A new report suggests a rotational head trauma metric used by the NFL could help reduce injuries in vehicle collisions.

• Autonomous Vehicle Injuries Could Decrease With Better Street Lighting and Intersection Designs: Study

  January 31, 2025

  New research suggests that improving intersection design and increasing street lighting may prevent collisions involving self-driving vehicles.

• Nearly 300,000 Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled Over Faulty Software, Engine Stall Risks

  January 30, 2025

  Federal highway safety officials have announced a Honda and Acura recall after a potential software error has led to more than 650 warranty claims.