Thought Leadership

While recalls vary widely in their scope and impact, the truth is that there really are no small recalls. When it comes to brand reputation and consumer perception, the scale of a recall often doesn’t matter. One negative media report or one simple mistake can turn a small, seemingly manageable event into a much larger problem. To truly protect their brands, companies need to be prepared for a recall of any size.

In the world of product safety, if there’s one item that’s been able to slide under the radar, it’s the table saw. The power tool is in popular demand because it’s great at what it does and can slice through wood like it’s butter. Unfortunately, table saws can also be dangerous for the users. In America alone, the table saw is the cause of more than 4,000 amputations every year—or over 10 amputations a day.

As Americans eagerly await the first total solar eclipse to cross the continental U.S. in nearly a century, many are buying up specialized glasses to watch the event safely – or so they thought. As it turns out, many have actually purchased counterfeits that could leave them with severe eye damage and vision loss.

The topic of self-driving cars is getting a lot of attention among industry insiders, lawmakers, and consumers. The technology for partially automated systems is already widely available and in use. But as more automakers continue to work toward the goal of developing vehicles that require no assistance, questions remain on the risks and benefits. The primary advantage – one that every stakeholder hopes will come to fruition – is a dramatic reduction in traffic deaths.

The role of digital technology in medical devices has received a lot of attention in recent years – and raised a lot of questions. Where do consumer products end and medical devices begin? What are the potential privacy implications? How will the regulations governing these products evolve? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made new announcements regarding its approach to these devices in a new