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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has officially recalled 1 million units of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 due to serious fire and burn hazards. CPSC chairman Elliot Kaye is urging all Samsung users to take advantage of the recall immediately. About 97% of...

Whirlpool Corp. is recalling 15,200 microwave ovens due to a plastic component that has the potential to catch fire. “Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard,” the company said in a statement. Five fire reports,...

Those who have honorably served our country as members of the active duty military may be eligible for health benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In general, to qualify, veterans must have served 24 continuous months, or the full period for which...

McDonalds is recalling a toy given in children’s Happy Meals called the Step-It activity wristbands due to skin irritation and burn risks. More than 70 incident reports have been filed with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, including seven reports of...

While Yelp and other social media services have become considered a valuable tool for people seeking customer reviews, some companies are getting upset over negative customer reviews, and taking legal action against those who write them. Nima Dayani, a dentist, has...

The parents of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin are suing the makers of the Jeep Grand Cherokee that crushed and killed the 27-year-old. Victor and Irina Yelchin are claiming wrongful death and product liability against Fiat Chrysler after learning the specific vehicle...

The University of California has agreed to pay $8.5 million in settlements for two lawsuits after a well-known spinal surgeon neglected to disclose his conflicts of interest with a leading device maker before using their products in high-risk surgeries. Dr. Jeffrey...