IKEA issued a recall to an estimated 75,000 detachable “safety gates” in the U.S. and Canada after receiving three reports of children suffering from injuries, a May 12 article of ABC News reported. Reports said the removable safety gates may not be properly secured between the walls, increasing the risk of children suffering from falls. The affected… Read More
An iPhone user is claiming that he sustained a serious burn injury to his leg after the Apple product suddenly burst inside his pocket and burned his pants, CNN reported on March 5. Lindenhurst resident Erik Johnson alleged that his iPhone 5c ruptured inside his pants pocket on February 14 as he bent over to… Read More
An estimated 4.7 million baby strollers in the U.S. are being voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer due to amputation risks, CNN reported on November 21. Reports said nearly a dozen models of Century and Graco strollers manufactured in China may severely injure the fingers of children during use. The affected strollers reportedly are equipped with… Read More
More than 200,000 General Motors (GM) vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled due to a potential fire risks caused by a braking defect, USA Today reported on September 20. The recall affects 205,309 previous and recent models of GM Cadillac and Impalas in the U.S. that are equipped with an electronic parking brake arm.… Read More
American technology firm Hewlett-Packard (HP) is recalling more than 6 million electrical cords sold in the U.S., Canada, and Australia due to potential fire hazards, International Business Times reported on August 28. The recall was issued after reports of dozens of incidents where the cords either melted or burned, resulting in minor injuries and some… Read More
Over 15,000 pounds of chicken nuggets sold in U.S. markets are being recalled due to plastic pieces found in the meat, a Fox 43 article stated on August 14. The recall affects the 8oz boxes of Applegate “Naturals” chicken nuggets that can be bought at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Markets, as well as other… Read More