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As of spring 2026, the C.R. Bard hernia mesh MDL had about 23,695 pending actions and much of the inventory was moving through a settlement framework. The Covidien hernia mesh MDL had about 2,348 pending; a February 2026 bellwether was vacated by the court.
Wyze Labs recalled about 321,360 Solar Cam Pan security cameras after the CPSC determined the installation instructions can lead consumers to puncture the lithium-ion battery, causing overheating and fires. There have been 13 overheating reports and 6 fire reports with minor burns.
NHTSA recall SB-26-33-003: Tesla is recalling 173 model-year 2024-2026 Cybertrucks fitted with 18-inch steel wheels because brake-rotor stud holes may crack and allow a stud to separate from the wheel hub. NHTSA says the defect can cause loss of vehicle control.
CPSC announced a recall of Avenco and Novilla mattresses manufactured by PT Champion, citing risk of serious injury or death from fire. The mattresses fail the federal mandatory flammability standard, 16 CFR Part 1633.
A worker was killed at Industrial Warehouse Services in Anderson County, S.C. on June 2 when a pallet of rubber tipped over during unloading. OSHA and local authorities are investigating.
J&J has dropped its bankruptcy strategy after three failures and won't appeal its latest dismissal — sending 67,000+ talc cancer claims back to traditional courts.
UAW Local 699 members at Nexteer in Saginaw, Michigan, voted 86% on May 21 to authorize a strike after rejecting two earlier tentative agreements. A new tentative agreement was reached May 24. Members continued reporting to work. Developing story.
Tiffin Motorhomes recalled about 392 motorhomes — certain 2025-2026 GT1, 2026 GH2, and 2026 GH1 units — after a screw used in manufacturing may have punctured the fuel tank, creating fuel leak and fire risk.
Roughly 1,000 UAW Local 2093 members walked off the job at American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan after contract talks failed — a supplier strike that threatens GM truck output.
Bayer filed a $7.25 billion nationwide class settlement in St. Louis to resolve current and future Roundup glyphosate-cancer claims, paid over as long as 21 years.
NHTSA recall 26V-316: Hyundai is recalling 421,078 MY2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because front-camera software with increased sensitivity can cause sudden, unexpected braking.
CPSC announced a May 28, 2026, recall of Joy Furniture Talan and Royce living-room sets after 41 reported incidents — smoking, burning, and electrical odor — and two fires tied to a defective power-recline switch.
About 10.2 million Nexgrill wire grill brushes sold at Home Depot were recalled after metal bristles detached into food; five people swallowed bristles and required medical treatment.
FDNY says ignited paint vapors in a confined space triggered the May 22 blast at May Ship Repair in Mariners Harbor that killed worker Xiaoyuan Li and injured more than two dozen firefighters and EMS during the response.
Walmart recalled Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers over tip-over and entrapment hazards that can seriously injure or kill children — the deadliest category of furniture defect.
A Jacksonville apartment complex settled for $16 million after multiple people were shot and killed on the property. Broken gates, no security guards, and a documented history of violence — the property knew the risk and did nothing.
NHTSA announced a recall of 178,246 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager minivans after testing revealed side curtain airbags may fail to maintain pressure during deployment — creating a risk of partial or full occupant ejection in crashes.
411 Press has tracked more than 520,000 portable heater units recalled in the past 12 months for fire and burn hazards. Four major recalls. Hundreds of overheating reports. At least seven fires. The full picture.
A single contaminated ingredient — bulk powdered milk from California Dairies Inc. — has triggered the largest FDA recall cascade of 2026, pulling snack foods, seasonings, frozen pizzas, and beverages from shelves nationwide.
Ford recalled 45,047 Mustang Mach-E vehicles after a Light Driver Control Module failure can disable headlights, turn signals, and daytime running lights simultaneously. The software fix took months to develop.
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