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Allegations of exploding e-cigarettes are on the rise

Posted on January 18, 2017July 11, 2022

As rates of cigarette smoking continue to decline in the U.S., Americans are turning to an alternative trend: e-cigarettes. So-called “vaping” has become immensely popular, with many users claiming (with almost no medical evidence) that these products are a healthy alternative to smoking tobacco. It remains to be seen whether the vapor from e-cigarettes is […]

Are “ethnic hair care” products dangerous?

Posted on January 8, 2017April 20, 2023

Head down any aisle at the local pharmacy or beauty store, and you’ll find a range of products marketed specifically to women of color. You’ll find specialty relaxers, texturizers, shampoos, treatments, conditioners and much more, all intended for “textured” hair. This seems like a good thing, right? After all, African-American women spend $7.5 billion every […]

Leading Causes of Residential Building Fires

Posted on December 26, 2016July 11, 2022

With little or no warning, a fire can sweep through an apartment building, leaving people homeless and causing injuries or death. The sad thing is, many, if not all, apartment fires are preventable, if only residents and building owners take some simple preventative measures. What are the leading causes of apartment fires, and how can […]

Team uncovers explanation for combusting Samsung phones

Posted on December 20, 2016July 11, 2022

When you buy a product from a reputable manufacturer, you have a reasonable expectation that they put the product through extensive testing to ensure it is safe. Most of the time, this happens just fine and we enjoy our goods without worrying about safety. However, there are times when manufacturers either deliberately cut corners or […]

Corpus Christi Water Warning Lifted, But Questions Remain

Posted on December 20, 2016July 11, 2022

Following the discovery of the presence of an asphalt emulsifying agent in the municipal water supply on December 14, 2016, Corpus Christi officials issued a warning to residents about drinking municipal tap water. That warning was lifted on Sunday, December 15, but the event has raised serious issues concerning the safety of the water supply, […]

Investigation continues into Texas building fire

Posted on December 5, 2016July 11, 2022

As Texans, we can’t take the threat of fire lightly. In fact, the Lone Star State is one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to fire deaths. Fires happen for a wide range of reasons, from cooking accidents and pure carelessness, to more sinister means like a code violation, faulty electrical […]

A Bumper Crop Of Vehicle Recalls In October 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016July 11, 2022

Every month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components. For October 2016, there were 95 new recalls on the list. This is an important service that contributes to safety on America’s freeways, highways and streets. Some of the most significant recall notices that appear […]

Will The Wolfcamp Shale Find Lead To More Fracking Accidents?

Posted on November 29, 2016July 11, 2022

On November 15, 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced big news: the Wolfcamp shale field in the Midland portion of Texas’ Permian Basin is the largest continuous oil accumulation ever found in the U.S. Containing 20 billion barrels of oil, 16 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 1.6 billion barrels of natural gas […]

Significant Motor Vehicle Recalls For September 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016July 11, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components each month. These are some of the most significant recall notices issued during September 2016: Vehicles Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected […]

Defective product case results in $4.25 million civil penalty

Posted on November 21, 2016July 11, 2022

When you purchase products in this country, you do so with the expectation that they’ve been vetted for safety and that their reasonable use won’t cause you injury. However, there are times when companies fail to warn consumers about risk and even go to great lengths to cover up injuries caused by the products they […]