Federal officials today banned the sale of thousands of electronic cigarettes but delayed making a decision on whether to allow the popular brand Juul to remain on the market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a statement that applications for nearly...
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Philips Recalls Certain Types of Its Breathing Machines
Some 24 million Americans who use certain models of Philips breathing machines are searching for new equipment in the wake of a company recall due to the products’ potential cancer risks. The recall, which also includes ventilators made before April 26, includes a...
Government to Investigate Tesla’s Autopilot after Several Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal investigation of Tesla’s Autopilot system because of its alleged inability to detect parked emergency vehicles, according to documents posted on its website today. NHTSA said it knew of 11...
Chevy Bolt EVs Recalled for a Second Time
Apparently the first “fix” didn’t help. Last Friday, General Motors again issued a recall for its 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles because of fire risks. The manufacturer had already recalled the vehicle last October, but even after the fix was applied, two...
Defective Takata Airbags Lead to Injuries, Deaths
Since 2014, 67 million vehicles with Takata airbags have been recalled due to a significant defect in the bag’s inflators. A January 2021 report by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that over 20 people in the U.S. have died and...
Bubble Balls May Provide False Security that Leads to Accidents
Bubble balls are one of several inflatable toys that have become popular in recent times. Whether they’re used as entertainment at a child’s party or in an organized bubble ball soccer tournament, the sport is designed to be fun for the players, whatever their...