When an American business voluntarily recalls one of its products, or the government forces it to do so, it's generally in reaction to reports that the product is unsafe. Sadly, it can take several injuries or even deaths at the hands of a negligently designed or...
Defective Products
A recall of COVID-19 test products
For more than three years, the world has dealt with the ongoing effects and subsequent aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. While people put on masks, socially distanced, and stayed at home, medical experts were trying to find ways to provide a home test that would...
How do I know what kind of product liability case I have?
When we invest our money in a product, we expect it to do what it’s supposed to. It’s incredibly frustrating when a product malfunctions unexpectedly, and it’s even worse when that malfunction results in a serious injury for us or one of our loved ones. Identifying...
What to know about salmonella outbreaks
While baking enthusiasts love to grab a morsel of cookie dough, the risks of salmonella poisoning are an ever-present danger. Another type of contamination received coverage when the US Department of Agriculture announced a recall of Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose...
Takata sets a new standard for defective products
November of 2008 saw the first recall announced for Takata driver-side inflators due to improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Due to that oversight, inflators rupture upon activation. It would represent the beginning of a nightmare for the manufacturer as...
The tragedy of dangerously defective toys
Nothing makes a child happier than a new toy, especially one connected to a cartoon show or movie. Buying and giving kids a toy brings joy. However, that enthusiasm can turn to harm if a defect results in injuries. Countless recalls are announced for toys. However,...
Efforts to eliminate dresser tip-overs
After decades and countless injuries and fatalities due to tip-overs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finally approved safety standards for clothing storage units in the United States earlier this year. The ruling is intended to protect children up to...
OSHA lists four common causes for construction deaths
The construction industry makes up over 20% of all deaths on the job in the private sector. In order to raise awareness about the dangers of this industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a so-called "fatal four" that causes nearly...
Proving a company is responsible for its defective product
When a negligent driver causes a serious car accident in Birmingham, finding out exactly what they did that led to the crash is usually fairly simple. For example, the police might find that the driver was over the legal limit for alcohol or that they were texting on...
After incidents, regulator warns on use of Peloton treadmill
The death of a child and injuries to other youngsters has raised the alarm from a federal safety regulator regarding a popular treadmill made by New York-based Peloton. On April 17, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned people to no longer use this...
