Product Liability
June 21st, 2016
Thousands of Auldey toys with fire risk recalled in the U.S.
A Quincy, Massachusetts-based company has issued a voluntary recall on approximately 325,000 units of remote controlled toys sold nationwide due to fire risks that can cause injuries, cpsc.gov reported on June 10. The recall covers the “Aero Cruz Sky Rover” and “Aero Spin” flying toys made by Auldey. The affected remote-controlled flying toys are equipped with a faulty USB cable… Read More
Personal Injury, Product Liability, Wrongful Death
March 8th, 2016
Product Liability Lawsuit filed in connection with South Carolina Beach House Fire
In the early morning hours of April 20, 2014, a house firebroke out in a three-story beach house in Garden City, South Carolina. A South Carolina family from Lamar, SC was vacationing for the week at the beach house. The family also rented a golf cart from Woody’s Beach Rentals to use for the week.… Read More
Product Liability
December 30th, 2015
Macy’s recalls 121K frying pans in the US
Approximately 121,000 metal frying pans included in cookware sets sold at Macy’s are being recalled in the U.S. after several consumers sustained minor injuries. Reports said the recall affects Martha Stewart Stainless Steel frying pans distributed by Macy’s stores nationwide and some Military Exchanges. The 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans included in the cookware sets… Read More
Product Liability
November 25th, 2015
90K Tesla vehicles with seatbelt issues recalled
At least 90,000 Tesla vehicles will be inspected in a voluntary recall to address a possible seatbelt malfunction that may cause further injuries to occupants, an article of USA Today reported on November 20. According to reports, Tesla Motors will inspect all of their Model S sedans to determine if any have a suspected seat… Read More
Product Liability
November 3rd, 2015
34K faulty child bike trailers recalled after two reported injuries
Approximately 34,000 units of child bike trailers sold by Burley Design LLC are being recalled in the U.S. after two children reportedly suffered injuries. Reports said at least seven models of the child bicycle trailers made from 2009-2015 are equipped with black “tow bar receivers” made of plastic that may suddenly detach. When the problem… Read More
Product Liability
September 22nd, 2015
10 car manufacturers facing lawsuit in the US for faulty keyless-go system
Consumers in the U.S. recently filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against 10 car manufacturers due to faulty “keyless ignitions” installed in millions of vehicles, International Business Times reported. According to the class-action lawsuit filed by the 28 plaintiffs, the automakers deliberately concealed the defect, which affected more than 5 million vehicles. The plaintiffs claimed… Read More
Product Liability
August 4th, 2015
Two child deaths prompt recall of Ikea dressers and chests
Multinational company Ikea recently issued a recall to an estimated 27 million dressers and chests that are prone to falling after two children were killed in this manner last year, USA Today reported on July 23. According to reports, the children died after they were knocked down by Ikea Malm chests. The affected drawers and chests… Read More
Product Liability
July 10th, 2015
Thousands of E-Z-GO vehicles with leaky fuel tanks recalled
An estimated 8,200 several types of E-Z-GO vehicles in the U.S. that may catch fire are being recalled to due to a leaky fuel tank, a June 30 article on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website stated. The recall affects golf shuttles and utility vehicle models that were made in the U.S. and sold nationwide from January… Read More
Product Liability
May 20th, 2015
Airbag Manufacturer Takata Issues Largest Auto Recall in U.S. History
On May 19, 2015 Japanese automobile safety manufacturing company issued a massive recall on over 34 million cars. The cars were recalled because of a faulty airbag that once deployed can explode spraying shrapnel throughout the car during a crash. Thus far, it is reportedly believed that six deaths have been caused as a result… Read More
Product Liability
May 20th, 2015
75K IKEA child safety gates recalled after injury incidents
IKEA issued a recall to an estimated 75,000 detachable “safety gates” in the U.S. and Canada after receiving three reports of children suffering from injuries, a May 12 article of ABC News reported. Reports said the removable safety gates may not be properly secured between the walls, increasing the risk of children suffering from falls. The affected… Read More
