Owners of some models of Lexus SUVs, manufactured by Toyota, may want to bring their car to the shop before any summer road trips this year. According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking a recall of over 150,000 Lexus SUVs for...
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Man gets burned by sunscreen, not sun
During the summer, many people make sure to wear plenty of sunscreen when they are outside. In Florida, the beaches are typically crowded with those trying to relax and get some sun without getting seriously burned. Protecting yourself from the sun is a good idea, but...
New detergent packaging is eye candy to kids
New laundry detergent capsules are brightly colored and exciting making them look a lot like a product designed to attract children: candy. However, the attraction is proving to be quite dangerous. The detergent makes children violently ill and could bring up product...
Dangerous inflatable slide recalled nationwide
With summer right around the corner, many Miami families will be headed outside to relax by the pool. One product that residents will want to avoid is an inflatable slide that is intended to be set up next to an in-ground pool. Several severe injuries and at least one...
Study: Heart device defect has caused 22 deaths
A recent study has determined that defective wires in defibrillators have contributed to the death of 22 patients. Doctors have been warned about the faulty products, but an estimated 79,000 patients in the United States have the wires implanted. While it is...
When you may not be able to collect punitive damages
After fighting for his life and the life of his children, a man got some even worse news. The family had been trapped inside their Dodge Caravan when it caught on fire and burned all of them. They managed to escape and wanted to hold the maker of the car legally...
Dangerous beauty products
Recently, warnings went out to women using certain skin lightening products to alert them that the products may contain mercury. So far, the warnings affect seven states other than Florida. It is a good reminder, however, that there are many products that people use...
Rental car company rethinks position on recall management
For a company that loans cars out to thousands of people in Florida, the mere implication that they are unsafe or noncompliant can seriously affect their business. After coming under public fire for not supporting a move to make rental cars safer, Enterprise...
Dishwasher fires ignite safety concerns
A household appliance designed to make kitchen chores a little easier has been causing serious problems across the country. Recent reports of charred kitchens, fires and completely destroyed houses have been filed in many states. Florida residents may want to be aware...
Caffeine drinks lead to teen’s death
Energy drinks are a popular choice for many Florida residents who need a boost in energy. However, many do not realize the danger than is associated with these drinks. Because these drinks are classified as dietary supplements, they are not regulated by the FDA....