Recalls and Class-Actions for July 16th

The Latest Product Recalls and Class-Actions

Author

Rocky Horton
July 16, 2024

Welcome to this week's edition of our recall and class-action alerts newsletter! 🚨🔔 We’ve got quite the lineup for you, from light fixtures that might spark more than joy 💡 to smart heaters with a mind of their own 🔥. Plus, we’re uncovering some surprising class-action settlements, including a case against Theranos that might make your blood boil!🩸.

⚠️ Product Recalls (Past 7 Days) ⚠️

  • High Bay LED Light Fixtures 💡
    🏢 Company: Best Lighting Products
    ⚠️ Hazard: Degrading plastic pins can cause the LED board to loosen and contact combustible materials
    📅 Recall Date: July 11, 2024

    Atomi Smart Heaters 🔥
    🏢 Company: Atomi Smart
    ⚠️ Hazard: Heaters can turn on without user input, posing fire and burn risks
    📅 Recall Date: July 11, 2024

    Metal-framed Armchairs 🪑
    🏢 Company: Ross Stores
    ⚠️ Hazard: Leg can bend or break, causing fall and injury
    📅 Recall Date: July 11, 2024

⚖️ Class-Action Lawsuits (Open to Claims) ⚖️

  • The Salvation Army 🛒
    🏥 Allegations: Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
    💰 Settlement Amount: $1,875,250 total
    📝 Eligibility: Applicants for employment with TSA between Nov. 2, 2018, and May 17, 2021
    📅 Claim Deadline: 60 days after Notice Packet or postcard is mailed

    Theranos, Inc. 🩸
    🏥 Allegations: Unreliable blood testing services, consumer fraud
    💰 Settlement Amount: $45.33 million total
    📝 Eligibility: Purchasers of Theranos testing services between Nov. 2013 and June 2016
    📅 Claim Deadline: TBD: 180 days after the settlement’s effective date

    W.R. Grace (Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust) 🏠
    🏥 Allegations: Health risks from asbestos-containing vermiculite insulation
    💰 Settlement Amount: Up to $9,277.28 per claim
    📝 Eligibility: Homeowners with Zonolite Brand vermiculite insulation
    📅 Claim Deadline: Ongoing, no specific deadline

That wraps up this week's recall and class-action alerts! 🛑📬 We hope you found this information helpful in staying informed and protected. Remember, staying up-to-date with product recalls and class-action settlements can save you from potential hazards and help you claim what you’re entitled to. Until next time, stay safe and vigilant! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. 👋😊