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Recalled Hunting Season Products/Accessories
With many experienced hunters securing licenses and heading out on their first hunting trips of the new season, it’s important for everyone to make sure that they’re using the best equipment available. All hunters need to look through every piece of their gear now, whether it’s stored at home or elsewhere, to be sure it [...]
Worldwide Recall of DePuy Hip Replacement Systems
8. August 2011
When surgical implants fail, countless patients may wind up suffering. That type of situation continues to unfold in regards to two of Johnson & Johnson’s products. In August of 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics issued a voluntary recall of its ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System and its ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System. Johnson & Johnson states on the [...]
Toaster Ovens and Toasters: Shock, Burn and Fire Hazards
27. July 2011
Before dropping another piece of bread in the toaster or heating up a pizza in your toaster oven, check to be sure you’re using one of the safest models on the market. Far too often, consumers suffer serious burns and electrical shocks when using these types of appliances. Over time, cords can become frayed and [...]
Choosing the Safest Exercise Equipment
2. June 2011
All of us need to put safety first when deciding whether to use treadmills, recumbent bikes, hand weights or other exercise equipment. For that reason, our firm recently reviewed the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) list of recalled exercise products in an effort to help our readers avoid purchasing or using any potentially dangerous equipment. In [...]
Unsafe Cruise Control Leads to Mercedes Recall
7. April 2011
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mercedes-Benz has recalled over 136,000 of its popular M-Class SUV’s due to complaints that the cruise control was not disengaging when average pressure was applied to the brake pedal. According to the agency, an “unusually high” amount of force is required to disengage the throttle control that [...]
March 2011: CPSC Product Recalls and Related – News Part One of Two
28. March 2011
March 2011: CPSC Product Recalls and Related News Part One of Two The March 2011 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list includes a number of products posing fire, burn and shock hazards to the public. Other items can create choking, strangulation, laceration, entrapment and fall risks to consumers. Our firm regularly reviews these lists [...]
Major Recall of Dorel Juvenile Group Baby Car Seats
17. February 2011
A consumer advisory issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that nearly 800,000 Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) baby car seats are now under recall. According to the NTHSA Web site, all of these products were manufactured by the Dorel Consumer Group between May 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. These car seat models include the [...]
Special Holiday Safety Issues
23. December 2010
Most Americans enjoy celebrating the winter holidays and decorate their homes accordingly. Whether you prefer special candles, trees, baked goods or wrapped presents, you need to keep safety issues in mind when planning each event. Before noting some of this season’s special dangers, our firm wants to remind you to be sure all of the [...]
Chrysler and Volkswagen Issue Large Recalls
16. December 2010
Auto Safety, Consumer Safety, Defective Products, Product Recalls
This past year has been a tough one for several automakers. Now, Chrysler and Volkswagen are having to recall some of their vehicles. Chrysler is concerned about both airbag and fuel leak problems while Volkswagen is also trying to protect consumers from possible fuel leak issues in several of its vehicles. The Chrysler Recalls More [...]
November 2010: Product Recalls and Related News – Part Two of Two
8. December 2010
The November 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list warns the public about products posing fire, burn, strangulation and other safety risks. Our firm regularly reviews these lists to help you avoid using or purchasing any dangerous products. Always consider reading these articles before making new purchases or accepting used goods from others. Part [...]
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