Slips and falls are serious accidents and can happen anytime but this time of year is the most common for these accidents. Winter precipitation can be the main cause of slips and trips with ice, snow and sleet most common during the winter. Hundreds of people are injured and visit emergency rooms to treat…
Three Alabamanursing home employees have been convicted of neglect after an 84-year-old resident suffered from 100 ant bites. The Attorney General announced that three nurses, one licensed practical nurse and two certified nursing assistants, were in charge of the victim during the time frame of the bites. The victim was confined to the bed…
West Elm isrecalling their industrial task table lamp due to a shock hazard. The popular company reported that the adjustable joint can cut or fray the electrical wire that runs throughout the lamp and can cause the possible shock hazard. This recall affects around 43,000 lamps. The lamps are sold in various colors and…
Netgear has recalled their outdoor camera power adapters for possible fire hazards. These power adapters are for the Arlo outdoor cameras. The weatherproof connector on the power adapter can be susceptible to a water leak and cause a short circuit which can melt, overheat and pose a fire hazard. Netgear has reported that this…
Ravin Crossbows are recalling arrow nocks due to possibleinjury hazards. The company reports that if the nock is not engaged fully with the bowstring then the bow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled. This can cause the bow to discharge while it is being re-nocked and cause an injury to the…
Todd Snyder, of New York, New York isrecalling over 2,000 Todd Snyder + Champion brand sweatshirts due to possible burn risks to consumers. The company is recalling the product because the sweatshirts did not meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles. Consumers are asked to contact the company for a full refund and a…
A 76-year old man shot and killed his own dog after beingattacked in San Mateo County, California. Police reported that the attack happened early afternoon when the owner was walking his large Mastiff dog when it began attacking him. Allegedly the dog would not stop until the man took matters into his own hands…
Monte Carlo is recalling theirCyclone ceiling fans due to an injury hazard. The company reported that the fan blade bracket can break and cause the blades to fall. This recall affects over 3,000 fans which were sold in the United States and Canada. The two different models have five blades that are 60 inches…
John Deere is issuing arecall on their four passenger utility vehicle Gator due to crash hazards. The company reported that the steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and may result in losing steering control. This recall affects around 68,300 utility vehicles. John Deere has received nine reports of steering loss however,…
Superior Importers hasrecalled around 6,000 mattresses due to a violation of the Federal Mattress Flammability Standard. Consumers are urged to stop using the mattress immediately and contact the company directly. They will supply a free mattress cover to become compliant with the federal standard. The mattresses were sold May 2016 through May 2017 between…