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Class-action lawsuit over Cellphones

Many of LG’s mobile phones have been targeted by lawsuits due to poor performance. How Serious is the Issue? Some of the allegations include a “boot-looping” problem, where the phone constantly powers up, turns off and reboots – a never-ending cycle. There are also complaints of battery power drain, where the device is rendered useless…

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California Manufacturers Stop Using Cocamide DEA in Response to Lawsuits

A growing number of California manufacturers are removing cocamide DEA from their products in response to lawsuits from a consumer advocacy group. KPBS reports that the Center for Environmental Health sued several major manufacturers for exposing consumers to cocamide DEA last summer. Cocamide DEA, also known as cocamide diethanolamine, is a coconut oil-based chemical used…

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NHSTA Investigation Prompts Child Safety Seat Recall

A federal investigation has prompted a massive recall of child safety seats manufactured by Combi USA. The company announced that it was recalling several models of its child safety seats because the harness webbing fails to meet minimum federal breaking strength requirements. NHTSA officials say that the defective child restraints fail to comply with federal…

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