What happens when a defective vehicle causes a car accident? Man Seriously Injured After Drunk Driver Hits Broken Down Vehicle on I-35 According to a KSAT News report, a drunk driver hit two vehicles parked along I-35, seriously injuring a man last night. Police reported the incident occurred at…
Why would cinnamon contain lead? FDA Recalls Multiple Cinnamon Brands for Lead Contamination According to a KSAT News report, the FDA issued a major recall of multiple cinnamon brands sold at discount stores across the Nation for lead contamination. Half a dozen brands of ground cinnamon sold at discount…
Defective products can be the result of a design flaw. BlendJet Issues Major Recall After Multiple Consumer Complaints According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission Report, BlendJet is recalling 4.8 million blenders after receiving multiple safety complaints. The recall affects all BlendJet 2 Portable blenders sold at major retailers…
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. Fire…
Faulty appliances can catch fire, damaging property and injuring residents. SAFD Investigating After Washing Machine Catches Fire According to a KSAT News report, a washing machine mysteriously caught fire overnight on November 13, 2023. SAFD reported the fire was called in at around 12:30 a.m. on the 300 Block…
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. SAFD responded…
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…
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. According to the report, the FDA found unsanitary conditions at…
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. According to fire investigators, defective lithium-ion batteries that were being stored in a garage in a…
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…