November 20, 2018 New Law Makes Selling Defective Cars Easier Buying a used car in Pennsylvania could soon become much riskier. A bill was recently passed requiring auto dealers to notify consumers of any open recalls on used vehicles being sold. Opponents of the bill claim that, far from protecting consumers, the bill actually makes it easier for dealers to sell potentially defective vehicles. A … Read More »
October 19, 2018 Electric Space Heater Recall The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is calling for a recall of 350,000 defective electric space heaters due to a deadly defect that causes the electric space heater to overheat and catch fire. After news that a 90-year-old man lost his life in a 2017 house fire resulting from one of the defective Vornado Air … Read More »
October 18, 2018 First Confirmed Vape Pen Death A vape pen has been confirmed as the cause of death in a recent and tragic accident where a 38-year-old man was fatally injured when the product he was using exploded. Not only did it inflict fatal wounds, but it also initiated a house fire. This is not the first time vape pens have been … Read More »
September 6, 2018 Multi-Billion Dollar Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson The last time we wrote about a verdict against Johnson & Johnson it was a record-breaking $417 million one; this time a jury decided that the company is responsible for paying more than $4.5 billion dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. A jury awarded twenty-two plaintiffs this recovery after the female consumers developed ovarian cancer … Read More »
August 30, 2018 NHTSA on Keyless Ignition Vehicles According to Safety Research Net when Heidi King – the deputy administrator at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) – was questioned about the safety of vehicles equipped with keyless ignition systems, she failed to give any clear answer beyond saying that the agency is encouraging people to be aware of the issue. This … Read More »
August 29, 2018 Product Recall: Zebra Technologies The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced an expanded recall of more than one million printer power supply units that Zebra Technologies imports and distributes through the United States. So far, there have been 30 reports of the power supply units overheating or starting fires, which results from a dangerous and potentially deadly product … Read More »
August 23, 2018 Werner Recalled Ladders The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling nearly 80,000 Werner ladders because of the severe fall risk they create for consumers. Due to a product defect, the ladders are prone to breaking when supporting weight. Ladders already pose numerous dangers for users, so it is critical that consumers identify the recalled models and immediately … Read More »
July 17, 2018 Electrical Accidents Electrical accidents often leave victims with serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Electricians are at the highest risk for these types of injuries; but workers in all types of occupations, including construction workers, those in the manufacturing industry, and even office workers may also be at risk. Technology has filtered into every workplace, making the need … Read More »
July 13, 2018 Tree Stand Dangers Tree stands – also commonly called “deer stands” – are open or enclosed platforms that hunters use as stable, secure outlooks for increased hunting visibility. Although manufacturers are generally responsible for creating safe and effective products, a lack of regulations coupled with manufacturing defects and unreasonably dangerous tree stands currently cause more fatalities for hunters … Read More »
