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Category Archives: Product Liability
Hyundai and Kia Recall Several Car Models due to Risk of Injury
Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia are recalling nearly 2 million cars after car owners brought serious faults to the attention of the…
Warning to Parents: Strollers Recalled Because of Injury Hazard From Faulty Handle
Bugaboo is a 14-year-old Dutch stroller company based in Amsterdam that designs and manufactures strollers sold throughout the world. Two of their strollers, the Chameleon 3 and Donkey models, have been recalled by the American Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) because of a faulty handle on the bassinet that could…
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Tagged Bugaboo Stroller Recall, bugaboo stroller recalls, bugaboo strollers, Fault product injury, Injury from faulty product, injury from recalled product, recalled strollers, stroller may cause injury, stroller recalls, strollers recalled because of faulty handle
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Hyundai Elantra Accelerates On its Own Causing Serious Car Accident
Eliz Lushaj was driving his 2011 Hyundai Elantra when it suddenly started accelerating on its own. He was on a highway near Dallas when he called 911 asking for help. He begged the 911 operator to help him stop the car, but there was nothing the dispatcher could do to…
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Tagged Engine malfuction causes hyundai crash, Faulty Hyundai Acceleration crash, Houston defective product lawyer, Hyunda Needs Recall, Hyundai Elantra Suddenly Accelerates, Hyundai Sudden Acceleration, is Hyundai Recalling Faulty Acceleration, Sudden Acceleration Crash in Hyundai Elantra
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Why is the Use of BPA in Food Products Not Banned in the United States?
Bisephenal A, BPA at is more commonly known, is a synthetic estrogen used in many polycarbonate plastics. It is also used to line canned foods and drinks. However, BPA is a known carcinogen and has been banned in many countries but not the United States.
The latest move to ban…
Another Houston Chemical Spill Raises Questions about Hazardous Material Safety
Another Houston chemical spill occurred late Wednesday, August 15, causing the East Sam Houston Toll Road near the San Jacinto Port to close in both directions for several hours while crews in hazmat suits cleaned up the dangerous chemical.
The chemical spilled onto the road was an ammonia based fuel…
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Tagged chemical burns, Chemical Spill in Houston, Houston Chemical Spill, Houston Chemical Spill Injries, Injuries from chemical spill Houston
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Recall of Stage and Riser Caddies By Midwest Folding Products, of Chicago, Ill. and the C.P.S.C.
Midwest Folding Products of Chicago, Illinois and the Consumer Products Safety Commission have announced a voluntary recall of their stage and riser caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers while not in use. 5300 units have been recalled.
The latch on the caddy does not close automatically. As…
CPSC Sues Buckyball Manufacturer After Hundreds of Children are Severely Injured
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed a lawsuit against the makers of Buckyballs. Maxfield and Oberton, who manufacture these small, high-powered magnetic balls in China, think the complaint and threats are unjust and unfair. Hundreds of children are suffering from injuries after accidentally swallowing these tiny balls. Even teenagers…
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Baby Product Recall: Risk of Death or Serious Injury
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) formally announced a product recall involving 330,000 cribs and play yard tents sold in the United States between 1997 and 2012. Consumers are advised to check their baby cribs and crib attachments for the following identifying label representing the…
Michelin Recalling Thousands of Defective Bus Tires
Michelin is recalling thousands of bus tires after reported incidents of extremely rapid deflation spanning three different models of their bus tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested that Michelin make a voluntary recall after incidents were reported to them from some of Michelin’s fleet customers. Apparently the defective…
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Tagged bus accident, defective tires, product liability, recalls
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Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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