Product Liability
March 25th, 2015
Mac and cheese from Kraft recalled for metal contamination
An estimated 6.5 million Kraft Mac and Cheese boxes in the US are being recalled by the manufacturer due to possible metal bits that could be mixed into the food, the U.S. News reported on March 17. According to Kraft Foods Group Inc., the recall affects “Kraft Macaroni & Cheese” original flavor bearing “best before dates” from September 18… Read More
Product Liability
March 16th, 2015
Man allegedly injured by iPhone
An iPhone user is claiming that he sustained a serious burn injury to his leg after the Apple product suddenly burst inside his pocket and burned his pants, CNN reported on March 5. Lindenhurst resident Erik Johnson alleged that his iPhone 5c ruptured inside his pants pocket on February 14 as he bent over to… Read More
Product Liability
February 4th, 2015
228K Jeep vehicles with airbag issue recalled in the US
American automaker Chrysler has issued a recall of 228,181 Jeep Cherokees to fix the side airbags that may unexpectedly deploy, The Detroit News reported on February 2. Reports said the side airbags of the affected Jeep SUVs may suddenly launch unintentionally when drivers operate the vehicles in “extreme maneuvers.” Chrysler explained in such extreme situations the… Read More
ATV / 4-Wheeler Accident, Personal Injury, Product Liability
January 23rd, 2015
What South Carolinians Need to Know about “Chandler’s Law.”
Chandler’s Law is a law that was passed by the South Carolina General Assembly on May 11, 2011. The law establishes crucial safety requirements and regulations for children who operate all terrain vehicles, better known as “ATV’s or “4-Wheelers.” The law is named in honor of Chandler Saylor. Chandler was a young boy from South… Read More
Product Liability
December 2nd, 2014
Nearly 5M baby strollers recalled over potential amputation risk
An estimated 4.7 million baby strollers in the U.S. are being voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer due to amputation risks, CNN reported on November 21. Reports said nearly a dozen models of Century and Graco strollers manufactured in China may severely injure the fingers of children during use. The affected strollers reportedly are equipped with… Read More
Product Liability
October 1st, 2014
200K GM vehicles in the U.S. with brake defect recalled
More than 200,000 General Motors (GM) vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled due to a potential fire risks caused by a braking defect, USA Today reported on September 20. The recall affects 205,309 previous and recent models of GM Cadillac and Impalas in the U.S. that are equipped with an electronic parking brake arm.… Read More
Product Liability
September 11th, 2014
Millions of HP power cords recalled due to possible fire risk
American technology firm Hewlett-Packard (HP) is recalling more than 6 million electrical cords sold in the U.S., Canada, and Australia due to potential fire hazards, International Business Times reported on August 28. The recall was issued after reports of dozens of incidents where the cords either melted or burned, resulting in minor injuries and some… Read More
Product Liability
August 27th, 2014
15K pounds of chicken nuggets with plastic pieces recalled
Over 15,000 pounds of chicken nuggets sold in U.S. markets are being recalled due to plastic pieces found in the meat, a Fox 43 article stated on August 14. The recall affects the 8oz boxes of Applegate “Naturals” chicken nuggets that can be bought at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Markets, as well as other… Read More
Product Liability
July 23rd, 2014
BMW recalls 1.6 million 3 series vehicles due to airbag defect
German automaker BMW is recalling an estimated 1.6 million models of 3 Series vehicles due to potentially dangerous airbags supplied by Takata Corporation. During BMW’s investigation into the issue, they found that when the airbags are deployed, the airbag inflator in the affected vehicles may malfunction and cause metal shards to fly out to the passenger or the vehicle’s windshield.… Read More
Product Liability
July 2nd, 2014
New Nissan SUVs with steering problem recalled
Automaker Nissan recently issued a recall of its new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) models due to a potential steering problem that could endanger occupants, The Car Connection reported on July 1. Reports said the recall affects some 2014 Nissan Rogue SUVs that may have had the wrong bolt installed on the upper steering column while in the manufacturing stage. Steering… Read More
