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A lot of people don’t realize that about 10-15 percent of mattresses, usually the cheaper ones, use fiberglass as a fire retardant to meet federal safety standards. If the cover stays on like it’s supposed to, the fiberglass is generally not an issue. But once that layer gets exposed or torn, those tiny fiberglass particles can spread all over your...

Yes, you can potentially recover compensation if your accident was caused by a defective or recalled auto part—but it really comes down to proof. The key issue is whether you can show that the defect in the recalled part actually caused or contributed to the accident. Recalls are issued because a part has a defective and considered unsafe, but you...

Whether you’re reading this blog post on a phone, a laptop, or a desktop computer, there’s a good chance you’re using a manufactured product right now. And it’s likely that your product went through lots of testing to make sure it’s safe to use. But not all products meet the standards we expect, leading to unforeseen injuries and, sometimes, severe...

Hand sanitizer is an important part of staying safe and healthy, especially during the era of COVID-19. Washing your hands is still the best way to kill germs and reduce your risks of getting sick, but not everyone has access to a sink with soap and running water. However, hand sanitizer isn’t risk-free, especially in light of recent news from...

Consumer, industrial, and medical products are all around us. They’re in stores and in our homes, we interact with them at work, and we may even need to have them implanted in our bodies when we face certain health problems. And while products can greatly enhance our lives, they can also pose serious risks to our health and well-being, especially...

As of March 2019, the Takata airbag recall was the largest consumer product recall in American history. It involved 56 million air bags in 41.6 million vehicles produced by 19 different automakers, including Ford, Honda, Mazda, and many more. In December 2019, the recall expanded once again, this time to include a separate type of airbag also manufactured by Takata....