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• Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions Could Be Prevented by New Kind of Sensor

  March 26, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Researchers have developed a new kind of sensor to detect gas leaks in lithium-ion batteries, which often occur prior to fires or explosions.

• Sunbeam Crock-Pot Lawsuit Filed After “Safety Measures” Fail To Prevent Lid Removal While Pressurized

  January 23, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Montana man has filed a Sunbeam Crockpot lawsuit after he was able to accidentally remove the lid while the contents were still under pressure, resulting in an explosion and severe burn injuries.

• Ninja Blender Lawsuit Alleges Plastic Container Exploded, Causing Pieces To Strike Woman in Eye

  January 15, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Michigan woman alleges that she suffered severe eye damage and vision loss when her Ninja blender's container exploded, showering her with plastic debris.

• Sensio Pressure Cooker Explosion Showered Couple in Burning Hot Broth, Lawsuit Alleges

  December 31, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  California couple was sprayed with boiling broth, which resulted in severe burn injuries when their Sensio Bella pressure cooker exploded, lawsuit alleges.

• Sunbeam Pressure Cooker Lawsuit Results in $56 Million Jury Verdict

  December 20, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Colorado woman has been awarded $56 million in compensatory and punitive damages against Sunbeam and its parent company, Newell, for burn injuries sustained when her Express Crock Multi-Cooker exploded.

• Maxi-Matic Pressure Cooker Explosion Caused Severe Burns, Hospitalization: Lawsuit

  November 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The product liability lawsuit indicates that an Ohio woman was severely burned and disfigured when the lid exploded off of a Maxi-Matic pressure cooker spontaneously, while the device was several feet away.

• Volkswagen Airbag Recall Impacts Nearly 115,000 Beetles and Passats

  November 11, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 114,000 Volkswagen Beetle and Passat vehicles are being recalled due to the presence of potentially explosive Takata airbags, which were supposed to be removed from the market a decade ago.

• CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using AILUKI Cordless Drills Sold on Amazon Over Fire, Explosion Risks

  October 25, 2024

  Russell Maas

  Defective lithium-ion battery packs may cause AILUKI cordless drills to overheat, catch on fire or explode, leading safety officials to warn consumers to immediately stop using the drills and unplug the battery packs.

• Ninja Foodi Lawsuit Filed by Woman Who Suffered 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns from Defective Pressure Cooker

  October 9, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A Texas woman indicates she suffered severe burns when a Ninja Foodi pressure cooker exploded, allegedly due to a defective design and lack of sufficient safety features.

• Medtronic Video Laryngoscopes Recall Results in “Do Not Use” Warning

  September 9, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  FDA has given a Medtronic video laryngoscope recall a class I designation, following reports that the batteries can overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death for patients.