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Product defects lead to many GM vehicle recalls

Posted on: May 1, 2014. Category: Product Liability

Lately it seems like nearly anytime one turns to their source for news, another product has been recalled. While some of these recalls involve food products, many affect automobiles. Readers are likely aware that General Motors has been forced issue a large number of automobile recalls as of late. Less than halfway through the year, it has issued 29 separate recalls that impact vehicles not only in the United States, but around the...

Can Apple Stop Texting and Driving?

Posted on: May 1, 2014. Category: Car Accidents

It has been recently published, that in 2008, Apple patented a technology called "Lock Out" which would disable an iPhone's ability to text when the user is operating a vehicle. Although texting and driving is illegal in over 40 states, some believe technology may be the solution. Apple has no comment at this time on whether or not this new technology will be made available for IPhone users.

Apple's "Lock Out" technology could turn off...

Explosion risk prompts recall of gas fireplaces

Posted on: April 1, 2014. Category: News

As spring makes its way into Western Pennsylvania, residents can still likely expect a few cool evenings. This could prompt some residents to turn to their gas fireplaces for warmth. Because of a recent recall, individuals with gas fires made by Hussong Manufacturing Co. Inc. will want to find another way to stay warm.

The reason for the recall is the possibility that an explosion could occur while using the gas fireplaces. The recall...

Golf carts included in recent recall due to steering issue

Posted on: April 1, 2014. Category: Product Liability

Lately the news has been flooded with information concerning the recall of motor vehicles, driven by individuals throughout the nation including the state of Pennsylvania. Recently some other, smaller four wheeled vehicles were recalled as well. The reason behind the recall is a potential problem with steering. More specifically, control of the steering may be impacted as a result of a nut that was not tight.

The vehicles affected are...

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