Brake and Air Bag Issues Prompt Volkswagen Recalls Volkswagen has initiated the recall process for several brand models because of known defects in braking systems and air bag deployments. Specifically, brake caliper pistons in several 2018 Volkswagen vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance and increase the risk of a crash. Some... read more
Workers Beware: Werner Recalls Aluminum Ladders Due to Fall Hazard On June 20, 2018, Werner Co., of Greenville, Pennsylvania initiated a recall of a series of multi-purpose telescoping aluminum ladders for fall hazards related to the equipment breaking when extended. Falls can lead to serious back and head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, and even death.... read more
Popular Pacifier Accessory Recalled Due to Choking Hazard On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported a voluntary recall for nearly 590,000 pacifier and teethers made by Handi-Craft, a manufacturer and distributor of baby bottles and accessories. Although no injuries are known at this time, the recall ignited after a reported... read more
Can Medical Device Companies Be Held Liable for Cyber Attacks? In 2017, the FDA had to deal with an outrageous issue, something we may think could only happen in the movies of the future. Officials were forced to recall a medical device, a life-saving pacemaker of all things, because it was found to be vulnerable... read more
2017 “Worst Toy List” Can Help You Avoid the Dangers of Harmful Toys Buyers have a right to expect that the gifts they purchase for children are safe. Unfortunately, potentially dangerous toys remain an ongoing problem in the U.S. Due to poor design, manufacturing and marketing practices, there are toys available for purchase today with... read more
Too Many Recalled Vehicles Traveling Kentucky Roads In 2016, a record-high 53.2 million vehicles were recalled in the United States. In Kentucky, 25 percent of vehicles operating on the roads today have unrepaired recalls even though free repairs are available. This ranks Kentucky as the eighth-highest open recall rate in the nation. Because of these dangerous numbers,... read more
The Holiday Season Sees a Spike In Accidents Around the House Although it is the last thing you want to happen, the holidays are a time when accidents around the home are more likely. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the average number of visits to doctor’s offices and/or emergency departments each year... read more
37 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled After Failure To Discharge On November 2, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 37.8 million plastic handled fire extinguishers made by Kidde. The recall claims the fire extinguishers, “can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can... read more
WATCH (World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.) has been releasing their list of dangerous toys for over 40 years. The Boston-based watchdog group has long been concerned about the risk of serious injury to and even death of children as a result of poorly designed or manufactured toys. This concern peaks around the holidays, as... read more
In 2013, Deanne Berg won her court case against consumer health care product giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J). A longtime user of J&J products with talcum powder, Berg was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006. Despite finding J&J liable, the court did not award Berg with any damages. Three years later, the product liability cases... read more
