Category: Product Liability

The Dangers of a Defective Space Heater

April 1, 2025 4 mins read

Space heaters are a convenient way to keep us warm during colder months, but when they’re defective or are used improperly, they can become serious hazards. Many homes and offices use these portable devices for supplemental heat. Malfunctioning heaters are defective products that lead to fires, burns, and even carbon monoxide poisoning every year. Recognizing...

What Should You Do If Your Child Swallows a Toy Part?

December 10, 2024 4 mins read

When your child is choking on a toy part, you need to take immediate action. It can be easy to panic in these situations, but you will want to take a few steps to dislodge the object and protect the child’s airway. After your child is safe and well, you may want to look at...

Investigators Identify the Suspected Source of Lead Poisoning of Applesauce Pouches

March 5, 2024 3 mins read

What started as just over 20 toddlers sick from suspected lead poisoning of applesauce packets has grown into a much bigger issue. Months later, after the initial report was issued by federal officials, hundreds of kids have been affected, and an international investigation into why it occurred has been launched. Also, investigators have found that...

How the Impending ARC Air Bag Recall Request Compares to Past Recalls

June 6, 2023 5 mins read

Virtually every car manufactured nowadays comes equipped with an air bag; however, that hasn’t always been the case. While some auto manufacturers started installing front impact airbags in their vehicles as early as 1990, by 1995, they were a standard feature on automobiles, and in September 1997, it became a mandate that all newly manufactured...

EPA Moves to Ban Hartz Flea and Tick Collars Linked to Neurological Damage in Children

October 18, 2022 4 mins read

Fleas are the most common type of external parasite that affects cats. According to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, the average cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) can significantly harm our four-legged friends, causing irritation, anemia, and even Lyme disease. Responsible pet owners know how important it is to protect dogs and cats from contracting...

Was Your CPAP Machine Recalled?

April 6, 2022 5 mins read

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are designed to help those who suffer from sleep apnea breathe more freely through the night. These medical devices are prescribed by doctors and other medical professionals who help patients cope with breathing disorders that inhibit oxygen intake.

Graco’s “My Ride 65” Car Seats Recalled

May 31, 2017 2 mins read

On May 24, 2017, Graco recalled 25,494 car seats. The specific car seat, My Ride 65, was produced between May and August 2014. According to CNN, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that the webbing of the car seat failed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The agency found that the car seat...

CPSC Warns of Novelty Baby Rattle Dangers

October 25, 2011 2 mins read

Baby rattles are one of the most popular baby toys in the nation. These rattles capture a baby’s attention and help young children develop motor skills. Unfortunately, the popularity of novelty rattles used on baby shower cakes and decorations presents a danger to infants. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning for...

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