
Since many of us need to remain very active on our computers, it’s important to avoid using potentially harmful equipment. Far too many computer products pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. You simply cannot fully protect yourself by just turning off a machine that’s been running for a long period of time. In order [...]
Continue reading Recalled Computers and Related Equipment Posing Injury RisksWednesday, May 4, 2011
Child Safety, Consumer Safety, Injury Attorneys, Product Recalls
There’s been a marked increase in the number of recalled shades and blinds during the past few years. Far too many children keep getting their necks and heads caught in the cords and drawstrings of these products while playing. Serious strangulation risks can develop in just a matter of seconds. Roman shades are frequently involved [...]
Continue reading Safety Warning: Recalled Shades and BlindsTuesday, April 5, 2011
According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, during one recent year, more than 120,000 children under the age of five were harmed by household cleaners. This frightening statistic should remind all of us that while it’s important to keep our homes clean, we’ve got to avoid using any products that can easily harm [...]
Continue reading Protecting Our Children and Pets from Toxic Household ProductsMonday, March 28, 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 [...]
Continue reading March 2011: CPSC Product Recalls and Related – News Part One of TwoWednesday, March 16, 2011
Given how fast baseballs fly during most games, it’s a wonder that pitchers didn’t begin routinely wearing protective helmets long ago. Fortunately, at least one sporting goods equipment company has created a prototype that should work for the smallest little league players all the way up through their adult counterparts in the major leagues. Need [...]
Continue reading Baseball Pitchers: New Protection from Traumatic Brain InjuriesWednesday, March 9, 2011
There will always be a group of people who love nearly every dog breed. Furthermore, when specially trained, some rather large dogs help America’s disabled handle critical daily living tasks. Yet some rather aggressive dogs still need to be watched closely. They should never be given as pets to small children and those who exhibit [...]
Continue reading Avoiding the Most Dangerous DogsThursday, February 17, 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 [...]
Continue reading Major Recall of Dorel Juvenile Group Baby Car SeatsWednesday, December 8, 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 [...]
Continue reading November 2010: Product Recalls and Related News – Part Two of TwoFriday, November 5, 2010
Part Two of Two The October 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list warns the public about products posing fire, burn, strangulation and other safety risks. We review these monthly government lists to help you minimize your chances of purchasing dangerous items. Always be sure to read these articles before making new purchases or [...]
Continue reading October 2010: Product Recalls and Related NewsMonday, October 18, 2010
Although many studies of motorcycle and car accidents focus on head traumas, serious foot injuries frequently occur that can permanently change someone’s personal and daily work life forever. We often forget how many Americans work every day in restaurant, cashier, construction, day care and other jobs that absolutely demand we be fully ambulatory. Most Common [...]
Continue reading Serious Foot Injuries Caused by Motorcycle and Car Accidents
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Consumer Safety, Product Recalls