CHICAGO, IL – The FDA issued its most serious recall for two heart devices due to hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths linked to the products. Abbott Laboratories, the manufacturer of HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, has come under scrutiny for the safety of these mechanical heart pumps. Despite thousands of reports of … Read more
Chicago, Illinois – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for nearly 14,000 HeartMate left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) manufactured by Abbott and its subsidiary Thoratec. This recall comes after continued concerns over safety that have been linked to multiple deaths associated with the devices. The recall specifically pertains … Read more
Health Canada has issued a series of recalls for various medical devices, citing potential risks that could harm patients. Among the affected devices is the OmniLab Advanced, commonly used by individuals with sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. Health Canada warns that the device could experience internal errors or problems, … Read more
Houston, Texas – Product recalls have surged across industries in the United States, reaching a five-year high in 2023. This alarming trend raises concerns about the safety of commonly used consumer goods. From laundry detergent packets to garment steamers, various products have been flagged for potential risks, prompting recalls to protect consumer safety and prevent … Read more
Rochester, New York – A recall has been issued for 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards after reports of multiple deaths linked to a crash hazard. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall due to concerns that the skateboards can stop balancing the rider if the limits of the board are exceeded, resulting … Read more
Los Angeles County, California – The Food and Drug Administration has issued recalls for several brands of eye drops due to an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria linked to four deaths and cases of blindness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fourteen people have experienced vision loss, and four have undergone eyeball removal … Read more
Los Angeles, California – All models of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards are being recalled due to safety concerns, following reports of at least four deaths and multiple injuries. The recall affects 300,000 skateboards manufactured by California-based Future Motion. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that these skateboards can cease to balance the rider if … Read more
San Jose, California – Future Motion, the manufacturer of Onewheel electric skateboards, has initiated a full recall of all its e-skateboard models following reports linking the products to four fatalities, as stated by a federal safety agency. The decision to recall the Onewheel electric skateboards comes after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urged Future … Read more
Santa Cruz, California – All models of Onewheel electronic skateboards are being recalled by the maker, Future Motion, following reports of injuries and deaths. The recall includes 300,000 self-balancing skateboards, as the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning due to the potential crash hazard posed by the skateboards. This hazard can result in … Read more
SANTA CRUZ, California – All models of Onewheel electronic skateboards are being recalled by Future Motion after reports of injuries and deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for 300,000 self-balancing skateboards, warning people to immediately stop using them due to a crash hazard that can result in serious injury or … Read more