Honda may be on the brink of a recall as multiple customers come forward complaining of gas fumes in the cabin.
Many Honda customers have taken to the internet to complain of unpleasant gasoline fumes filling the cabins of their 2015, 2016 and 2017 Honda CR-Vs.
Complaining drivers and passengers are reportedly unable to withstand the strong stench whilst also fearing that respiratory problems are to follow on from coughing and burning sensations experienced when inhaled.
We all know exhaust fumes can be toxic – so this could be serious.
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BMW agree to settle $478 million (£382 million) in water-damage lawsuit
In the U.S., more than 300,000 BMW owners have been granted their portion from a $478 million (£382 million) settlement over allegations that a technical defect can cause water damage to components in some BMW vehicles.
The lawsuit claimed BMW knew about the issue for years but didn’t do anything to rectify the problem until vehicle owners reported concerns. The water damage allegedly interfered with the vehicle’s Micro Power Module which was placed under the spare tyre, and this allegedly had a knock-on effect on the lights, speedometer and windscreen wipers.
The fact that the module reportedly wasn’t isolated can make the electronic component vulnerable when in contact with liquids.
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Johnson & Johnson pay out £85 million to woman who blamed ovarian cancer on their talcum powder
Medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer Johnson & Johnson seem to be paying out lawsuit after lawsuit these days.
Being in the industry they’re in, you could expect a lot of claims, but the lawsuits Johnson & Johnson have faced over the past few years have been huge.
In recent news, a woman from the U.S. has been awarded £85 million after blaming her ovarian cancer on the prolonged use of Johnson & Johnson’s popular talcum powder. 62 year old Lois Slemp reportedly used the product for over 40 years every day, and she is now undergoing chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012, which later spread to her liver.
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Philips Respironics V60 ventilator medical devices recalled
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently initiated a medical device alert as a result of Philips Respironics’ faulty software that could lead to a sporadic shutdown of the medical device.
The Respironics V60 ventilator’s are used in hospitals to assist in patient ventilation. Recently the medical manufacturer issued a Field Safety Notice (FSN) to notify users of the risk.
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MHRA publishes a class 2 Medicines recall for Sodium Cromoglicate eye drops
The Medicines and Health products Regulation Agency (MHRA) published a medical drug alert on the 18th May 2017 issuing a precautionary recall for bottles of eye drops amidst concerns that the solution can solidify in its container.
Sodium Cromoglicate solution eye drops are typically used to treat red, watery and itchy eyes. Common users are allergy suffers who react adversely to animal hairs, dust or pollen. Marketed as anti-inflammatory, it’s a remedy to alleviate itching and prevent damage to the eyes and delicate surrounding skin by rubbing. The eye drops are also used by contact lens wearers too.
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Issues with battery life of the Accu-Chek Insight insulin pumps
All Accu-Chek Insight insulin pumps have received new instructions for better device management due to previous complaints about the battery lifetime and the device having unexpected shutdowns.
The first warning for the medical device was issued on the 4th August 2015 where Roche Diabetes Care, the medical manufacturers of the insulin pump, issued advice about the correct battery specifications and appropriate pump settings.
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BD Plastipak 100ml catheter tip syringes with Luer slip adapters have been recalled after fears of leakage
The government’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a medical device alert and announced the recall for reportedly defective plastic syringes.
Manufactured by Becton Dickinson, the catheter tip syringe with Luer slip adapters have reportedly failed routine stability tests. Under testing, the syringes can leak through the syringe stopper, rendering administration of medicine inaccurate and unsafe.
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Defective Electrolux dishwasher recall in U.K. prompts U.S. lawsuits
Philadelphia Contributionship Insurance Co. (PCIC) slapped Electrolux Home Products Inc. with a law suit on the 14th February earlier this year.
The law suit was filed to the New Jersey federal court in the U.S. and comes off the back of allegations that complaints here in the U.K. were ignored.
The insurers are accusing the popular white goods company of a faulty wiring problem with their dishwashers, possibly relating to an incident where one belonging to a customer burst into flames – so we’re talking about a serious issue here of course.
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Teleflex nasal drug atomiser device recalled
Following a medical device alert back on the 21st April this year, LMA MAD Nasal has recalled their intranasal mucosal atomisation devices after complaints that the device failed to deliver medication properly.
The device provides an alternative administration of medication that otherwise may require a needle. Marketed as “safe, painless and rapidly effective treatment”, many may prefer the nasal atomiser over a sharp needle in the arm.
However, problems have arisen where the medication may not actually be delivered properly or at all, which can of course be incredibly dangerous for users relying on vital medication for their health.
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Dangerous anti-malaria drug – Lariam – may be giving British troops severe depression
British soldiers deployed abroad in certain tropical countries may be prescribed drugs to prevent contracting malaria. For many years, troops were prescribed Lariam, but for over a decade there have been a whole string of complaints that it causes significant psychological problems.
Various countries all over the world stopped prescribing or selling the drug amidst fears that Lariam causes depression and violent behavioural changes, and our lawyers are investigating the issues surrounding use of the drug.
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