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• Proposed Bill Seeks to Make it Easier for CPSC to Warn the Public About Defective Products

  March 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Two lawmakers have introduced new legislation which would allow the CPSC to warn consumers about defective products over the objections of manufacturers.

• Medtronic Pacemaker Settlement Resolve Lawsuit Over Faulty Heart Implant

  August 11, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Medtronic has reached an undisclosed settlement with a man who says he was implanted with a defective pacemaker and had to undergo revision surgery.

• GMC Acadia Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Failure To Detect Vehicle in “Park”

  May 15, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit calls for GM to pay damages to consumers who purchased Acadia vehicles with defective shifters, which can prevent them from putting their vehicles in "Park" and turning them off.

• FDA Reviews Medical Device Approval Program After Criticism

  August 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  the FDA has issued new guidance for its 510(k) fast track medical device approval process, seeking to better define which devices qualify for the controversial program.

• Bill Would Make It Illegal To Cover Up Dangerous Defects and Side Effects

  July 17, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Recently proposed legislation would make it illegal for corporate officers to cover up dangerous product defects or drug side effects, putting in place fines and jail terms for executives.

• H&H Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit Recall Due to Defective Cuff Balloon

  October 7, 2013

  Russell Maas

  More than 6,600 emergency cricothyrotomy kits were recalled last week due to possible defective cuffs that could lead to patient injuries.

• Portable Bed Rails Pose Serious Danger: Report

  November 2, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Consumer watchdogs are asking the Federal Trade Commission to step in and take action against a company that makes portable...

• Femur Fracture Suits Against Fosamax Generic Manufacturers Dismissed

  April 12, 2012

  Staff Writers

  As part of the continuing fallout from a recent Supreme Court decision that prevents consumers from holding generic drug makers...

• Nautilus Elliptical Recall Issued Due to Fall Hazard

  December 7, 2011

  Staff Writers

  About 10,000 Schwinn 460 Elliptical Exercise Trainers by Nautilus have been recalled after reports of problems where the foot plates...

• Ballard Designs Step Stool Recall: Falls, Injuries Reported

  October 5, 2011

  Staff Writers

  About 2,500 Ballard Designs step stools have been recalled after consumers reported instability, falls and minor injuries.