As the nation’s kids start packing backpacks and heading out the door for another school year, parents are eyeing those packs in increasing numbers and wondering if their children might be vaping. The CDC, the FDA, and a growing number of physicians are ringing alarm bells on statistics that indicate that the youth vaping trend is growing, and they want to get the word out about the ...
As New School Year Starts, Youth Vaping Takes Center Stage
Posted September 10, 2019 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product News and Recalls
2.6 Million Vuse Vibe Batteries Recalled
Posted May 4, 2018 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product News and Recalls
The R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. issued a nationwide recall for 2.6 million of the batteries, or “power units,” for its Vuse Vibe line of electronic cigarettes earlier this month. The recall is voluntary in nature and, to date, the batteries have not caused any injuries. At issue, as is the case with many battery-based consumer products, is a possible malfunction that can occur and cause the ...
E-Cigarettes Could Pose Unexpected Dangers
Posted January 24, 2017 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product News and Recalls
While the dangers of smoking have been apparent and well-documented for quite some time, the risks associated with cigarettes’ new electronic cousins are just now becoming more widely known. And, unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes don’t even need to be smoked in order to cause harm.
A growing number of e-cigarettes are malfunctioning and raising concerns about the safety of the devices. The Food and Drug Administration ...
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