Articles Posted in Product Liability

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Do you have a plan in case your apartment complex catches fire?

Many People Displaced in Major Apartment Fire on the Northwest Side

According to a KSAT News report, a major fire on the Northwest Side displaced multiple residents, with two people suffering minor injuries early this morning.

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Home fires are becoming more frequent in San Antonio.

Apartment Destroyed by Fire Started in Bathroom Fan

According to a KSAT News report, an apartment was destroyed by a fire hours after SAFD responded to a complaint about the smell of smoke coming from a bathroom fan.

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Are weighted blankets safe? Doctors say no, manufacturers say yes. 

Pediatricians Warn Parents Against Weighted Products for Infants

According to a KSAT News report, the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) reported an infant death associated with weighted products marketed as safe, prompting AAP doctors to warn parents to stop use.

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Are your eye drops putting you at risk for infections?

Major Brand Product Recalls for Over-the-Counter Eye Drops Issued by FDA

The FDA has issued another major product recall after discovering unsanitary practices at major eye drop manufacturing plants.

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Lead is unfortunately common in popular baby food pouches.

FDA Warns Parents of High Lead Levels in WanaBana Fruit Pouches

According to a KSAT News report, the FDA has issued a warning to parents over high lead in popular food pouches for children.

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Contaminated products can have serious repercussions for consumers.

Cookie Dough Pulled from Shelves Due to Potential Wood Fragments

According to a CNN News report, Nestle Toll House has recalled cookie dough products from shelves after wood fragment concern.

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Faulty parts in a vehicle can cause catastrophic accidents.

Child Seriously Injured in Faulty-Brake Accident

According to a KSAT News report, a child suffered a serious laceration injury in an accident caused by faulty brakes on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

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Damaged lithium-ion batteries are incredibly dangerous to consumers.

House Fire Caused by Defective Battery

According to a KSAT News report, lithium-ion batteries caused a house fire at 12:30 a.m. on August 1, 2023.

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House fires can start because of defective products.

Three Dead, 3 Severely Injured After Housefire in San Antonio

According to a report by San Antonio Express-News, three people are dead, and three more were hospitalized following a devastating house fire in San Antonio over the weekend.

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The FDA has issued a product recall for Hepatitis A risk.

H-E-B, Walmart, and Costco Products Recalled

The FDA issued an updated product recall on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, for frozen strawberries sold at H-E-B, Walmart, and Costco in Texas for the risk of Hepatitis A infection. According to a San Antonio Express-News report, similar products sold in other states resulted in nine cases of illness, with three of those cases resulting in hospitalization, though none have been reported in Texas so far. Customers who have purchased these products are advised to throw them away or see a healthcare professional if they have consumed them:

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