By Burg Simpson Ohio FDA Issues Class I Recall for Medtronic HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System On January 21, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall notice for the Medtronic HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System. An FDA Class I recall is the most serious type of recall. Use of this device […]
By Burg Simpson Ohio Potential Home Elevator Injuries / Deaths of Children Prompts Recalls, Consumer Product Safety Commission Action Since July 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) has been warning consumers about a potentially deadly hazard of some residential elevators. In some home elevators, children become trapped in the gap that exists between […]
On August 4, 2021, LG Energy Solution (LG) recalled about 10,000 of its LG Chem RESU 10H lithium ion energy storage batteries that are used to store energy captured from residential energy solar panel systems. The company has determined that the batteries can overheat, creating a risk of fire and harmful smoke. To date, LG […]
On August 4, 2021, manufacturer New Widetech issued a recall of more than 2 million dehumidifiers due to the risk of overheating and catching fire. There have been more than 100 reports of the dehumidifiers overheating and/or catching fire. The dehumidifiers include brand names AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire (Danby), Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores), Commercial […]
On July 29, 2021, Generac® and DR® initiated a recall of several models of their 6500- and 8000-watt portable generators due to a pinching hazard. The Generac power systems feature gas-powered engines for use as backup power, as well as two wheels and a flip-up, pin-lock handle intended to help a user easily move the […]
