HeartMate Devices Linked to Injuries and Deaths Receive FDA Recall

MIAMI, FL – The Food and Drug Administration has issued its most serious recall for two heart devices due to their connection to numerous injuries and deaths. The HeartMate 2 and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, have been linked to at least 14 deaths and over 4,500 reports of potential harm. These mechanical heart pumps are crucial for patients with end-stage heart failure who are awaiting a transplant or …

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Recall Alert: Laundry Detergent Packets, Garment Steamers, and Citronella Candles Pose Safety Hazards in the US

Los Angeles, California – The safety of household products has come into question this week as millions of laundry detergent packets have been recalled due to potential harm to children. In addition, garment steamers have been linked to dozens of burns, including severe second-degree burns, raising concerns about their safety. Moreover, citronella candles have been found to pose a risk of breaking and causing burns to consumers. Product recalls have reached a five-year high in …

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Recall Alert: Eye Drops Linked to Blindness and Death – FDA Issues Urgent Warning

Los Angeles, California – An outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria linked to several eye drop brands has resulted in four deaths and multiple cases of blindness, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 14 individuals have lost their vision, with four having their eyeballs removed due to the bacteria, known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have been affected by the …

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Skateboards Recall: Electric Skateboards Recalled After Multiple Deaths Reported

Rochester, NY – An alarming recall has been issued for 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards following reports of multiple deaths linked to a crash hazard. The recall, announced by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), highlights a serious safety concern involving these popular electric skateboards. The manufacturer, Future Motion, has been at the center of dozens of reported incidents, including four tragic deaths between 2019 and 2021. These fatalities have been attributed to head …

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Recall Issued for Onewheel Electric Skateboards Amidst Reports of Deaths and Injuries

SANTA CRUZ, California — Future Motion, the maker of Onewheel electronic skateboards, has issued a recall for all models after reports of injuries and deaths related to the product. The recall, affecting 300,000 self-balancing skateboards, comes after the US Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports of four deaths of users between 2019 and 2021, as well as numerous serious injuries. The commission warned people to immediately stop using the skateboards, citing a “crash hazard” that …

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Dairy Brand Listeria Outbreak: Nationwide Recall of Queso Fresco and Other Cheese Products After Listeria Outbreak Linked to 23 Hospitalizations and 2 Deaths

Aspen, Colorado – Rizo-López Foods Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of over 60 dairy products, including popular Super Bowl snacks queso fresco and Cotija cheese, due to their link to a multistate listeria outbreak resulting in 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. The recall includes products sold under various brand names such as Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, and Food City. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised consumers to refrain from consuming …

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Onewheel Skateboards Under Recall After Multiple Deaths and Injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Following reports of multiple injuries and deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last week that it is recalling all models of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards manufactured by California-based Future Motion. The recall affects 300,000 skateboards due to a risk of riders losing balance if the board’s limits are exceeded, resulting in serious crashes. The CPSC reported that Future Motion has received dozens of incident reports, including four deaths and …

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Recall Issued for Onewheel Electronic Skateboards After Deaths and Injuries Reported

SANTA CRUZ, California – All models of Onewheel electric skateboards are being recalled by maker Future Motion after reports of four deaths and multiple serious injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for 300,000 self-balancing skateboards, warning people to immediately stop using the skateboards due to the potential for serious injury or death. The deaths resulted from head trauma, with at least three of the riders not wearing helmets. Injuries linked …

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Recall: Electric Skateboards Pose Crash Hazard And Result In Multiple Deaths

Harrisburg, PA – Over 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards have been recalled due to a crash hazard and multiple reported deaths. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of these skateboards, citing a safety issue where the boards can stop balancing the rider if the board’s limits are exceeded, posing a significant crash hazard and leading to serious injuries or death. Manufactured by Future Motion, these recalled skateboards have been linked to …

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Recall Issued for 300,000 OneWheel Electric Skateboards after Reports of Injuries and Deaths

SANTA CRUZ, California – OneWheel riders in the United States are being urged to stop using their electric skateboards immediately following numerous reports of injuries and even four deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Commission has issued a recall for 300,000 electric skateboards manufactured by Future Motion, a company based in Santa Cruz. According to the commission, the skateboards have been found to stop balancing the rider if the boards’ limits are exceeded, posing a serious …

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