Chevrolet Cobalt Recall
It has been announced that General Motors is going to recall 778,600 Chevrolet Cobalts and its cousin, the Pontiac G5 due to a faulty ignition switch. James Healey and Fred Meier reported in USA Today that General Motors was aware of this defect for over a decade. The defect allowed the ignition switch to inadvertently… Read More »
Stryker Hip Recall
Did you know that Stryker is facing lawsuits alleging that their metal-on-metal hip implants are defective, prone to failure and can cause metal poisoning? There are over 500 lawsuits alleging that Stryker’s recalled Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck hip implant products are defective. In a legal procedure known as multidistrict litigation or “MDL”, the lawsuits… Read More »
Propane Heater Recall
According to PR Newswire, the Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker has been recalled. Apparently, the regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option or vice versa, causing the propane gas to become a liquid, which can easily flare and pose a fire hazard. Injuries from burns can be very… Read More »