Blog: Product Liability - Page 38

In many instances the product recalls we write about in this blog are the result of injuries that might be incurred while using the recalled product. It is likely that some of those recalls have prevented consumer injuries. Sadly, there are times when a recall occurs only after a defective product has hurt a user. In the worst cases these injuries could result in death. This is the case in a recent lamp recall. The use of the lamp resulted...

Recognizing that car accidents occur on roads throughout the nation, carmakers, regulators and individuals do what they can to make sure each excursion taken in a motor vehicle is as safe as possible. Where infants and children are concerned, this involves the use of car seats. When car seats work properly they undoubtedly have an impact on the severity of injuries children suffer in a motor vehicle accident. When they do not...

Vehicle recalls seem to be a regular staple in the news these days. Recalls are made to improve the safety and quality of vehicles and to prevent accidents. Whether the recall be for something minor or major, it is always important to make sure that your vehicle is up to current safety standards. Many times the car manufacturers offer recall...

Popular yogurt company, Chobani, recently issued a recall for some of their Greek yogurt products after several consumers complained of getting sick. Chobani said the affected yogurt cups were contaminated with mold that is common in dairy products. 

Many consumers complained that they become ill after eating the yogurt, with many people saying they had nausea and other health issues caused by the Greek yogurt. After the complaints,...

When consumers in Pittsburgh peruse their supermarket shelves, it is a good bet that they take for granted that the products for sale are safe. However, when a product turns out to be defective or otherwise unsafe, the manufacturer may not find out or realize until days or weeks after the fact -- after the products have already shipped to stores and may be in people's homes.