Sunbeam Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Results in $56 Million Jury Verdict
Jury award includes $50 million in punitive damages meant to punish the manufacturers for willful or reckless endangerment of consumers.
Tag Archives: Burns
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Stanley Travel Mug Burn Risk Leads to Recall of 2.6M Switchback, Trigger Action Mugs: CPSC
Officials have become aware of a growing number of Stanley travel mug burn injuries requiring medical attention.
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Maxi-Matic Pressure Cooker Explosion Caused Severe Burns, Hospitalization: Lawsuit
Ohio woman had to be transferred to a burn center trauma bay due to the extent of her injuries from the Maxi-Matic pressure cooker explosion.
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Ninja Foodi Lawsuit Filed by Woman Who Suffered 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns from Defective Pressure Cooker
Lawsuit indicates the Ninja Foodi exploded when the lid was removed, even though the pressure cooker was on a non-pressurized setting.
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Medtronic Video Laryngoscopes Recall Results in “Do Not Use” Warning
FDA indicates that the batteries in Medtronic video laryngoscopes may overheat or explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death for patients.
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Megadyne Electrode Risks Highlighted in FDA Warning Letter Sent to Doctors
FDA is urging doctors not to use the Megadyne electrodes on patients younger than 12 years old, due to a risk of severe burn injuries.
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3 Million Bissel Steam Cleaners Recalled Following Dozens of Burn Injuries
Bissell has received nearly 200 reports of hot water and steam unexpectedly spraying from the hand-held steam cleaners
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Target Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Filed Over Severe Burns From Instant Pot Explosion
Lawsuit alleges safety features on an Instant Pot pressure cooker sold by Target failed to prevent burn injuries due to a defective float switch, which allowed the lid to be removed while the contents were still pressurized.
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CPSC Warns About Rising Reports of Fireworks Injuries Ahead of July 4 Festivities
Many fireworks contain illegal ingredients, improper fuses and excessive explosive material, which have contributed to an increasing number of fireworks injuries in recent years, according to officials.
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Miniverse Recall Issued For 21 Million “Make It Mini” Toy Sets, Following Reports of Skin Burns and Respiratory Injuries
Liquid resins in the recalled Miniverse Make It Mini toy sets have levels of hazardous chemicals that exceed U.S. consumer safety laws.
