Some Americans think of federal agencies as giant bureaucracies that no one would miss if they went away. While they all serve important purposes, there’s no question that there’s always room for improvement. Like any other organization, they can become too large and...
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How to stay informed about recalls in 3 easy steps
Product recalls help to protect consumers from dangerous or defective items. However, staying informed about them can sometimes feel overwhelming. Despite this reality, it’s important not to ignore the task of “keeping up with” recall-related news on a regular basis....
Injured by a defective product? Avoid these common mistakes
You’ve just bought a new coffee maker. As you set it up and start brewing your first pot, the glass suddenly shatters, causing severe cuts and burns to your hand. Your injuries are painful, and you’re now facing medical bills and time off work to recover. The scenario...
A recent Toyota Tacoma recall highlights a serious safety problem
Individuals who purchase vehicles generally expect that there won’t be any safety problems if they opt to buy a new vehicle instead of a used one. Unfortunately, people who purchased new 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks have likely just learned about a...
Why is it important to stay informed about product recalls?
Product recalls are issued when a product is found to be defective or potentially harmful, posing risks to consumers or the environment. Staying informed about product recalls is important for several reasons, as harm caused by defective products could impact your...
Flight attendants win product liability lawsuit
Clothing manufacturers in Oklahoma and around the country use resins containing formaldehyde to give their fabrics durability and wrinkle resistance. The low levels of formaldehyde found in clothing rarely pose a health risk, but exposure to the chemical can trigger...
Rolling candy recalled because of choking hazard
Parents in Oklahoma and around the country who purchased Cocco Candy Rolling Candy or Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy for their children should check the packaging on these products immediately. That is because KGR Candies and Candy Dynamics have both announced...
AAP issues warning about weighted infant sleep sacks
Parents in Oklahoma and around the country are drawn to products that promise to help infant children sleep through the night. These products include swaddles and sleep sacks that feature pouches containing small weights. The companies that manufacture weighted sleep...
Contaminated eyedrops linked to “deficient” manufacturing process
A wave of eye infections in Oklahoma and around the country in early 2022 was likely caused by eyedrops that were contaminated in a foreign pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. That was the conclusion of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration report released on April...
What is a warning defect?
When Oklahoma consumers properly use a product but are harmed, they might have grounds for a lawsuit. There are different types of defects involved in product liability. Defects in warnings are one of them; this is what they entail. Understanding warning defects One...