Dimension has launched a recall of Sling Fabric Café sets, which were for sale exclusively at Costco Wholesale Stores nationwide between December 2013 and May of 2014. The set has been recalled due to the discovery of a fall hazard created by the absence of a metal washer plate on the chairs. The sling fabric […]
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Keeping Warm and Safe this Winter
Doug / 10-09-2014 / Consumer Safety
As Cooler weather begins to approach us, so does the season of sweaters, jackets and hoodies. Although we will all begin to bundle up as the colder temperatures begin to roll in, most of us aren’t wondering is the jacket or coat I bought safe. Most consumers do not think about the safety of the […]
Hot Coffee Lawsuits
Doug / 05-28-2014 / Consumer Safety
Decades ago a there was a famous suit brought against McDonald’s, involving a patron spilling coffee on themselves and being severely burned as a result of the excessively hot beverage. The case made headlines after the elderly patron was awarded nearly 3 million in 1994, for her injuries. In the years following that case suits […]
Dangers of Storage and Toy Chests; 34 Deaths Reported
Doug / 04-14-2014 / Dangerous
After the deaths of two siblings in Massachusetts, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has renewed its warning to consumers about the risks associated with storage, hope, cedar and toy chests. Millions of storage chests and toy boxes pose the risk of automatically closing and latching shut. As a result of the chests latching […]
Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Heaters Due to Fire Risk
Doug / 04-11-2014 / Consumer Safety
April 1, 2014, Dyson issued a recall of its Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters. The heaters were found to in some cases develop an electrical short and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire hazard. The recall is expected to affect about 338,000 units of the heaters sold in the U.S. and about 43,000 units of […]
Bunk Bed Recall
Doug / 03-27-2014 / Consumer Safety
On March 20th, Bedz King operating out of Arlington, Texas, recalled approximately 2,900 bunk beds with side ladders. The bunk beds have been recalled due to a discovered entrapment risk posed by the beds having a protruding corner post, which exceeds the industry standard of 5mm. The recalled bunk beds were sold in twin over […]
Ford Recalls Steering Components on 2011-2012 Explorers
Doug / 02-17-2014 / Auto Accidents
Ford Motor Company has launched a recall of steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers, which were service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The gears that were installed may lock, preventing the driver from properly steering the vehicle. The defective steering components cause an increased chance of crash. “It is important to […]
Britax Stroller Recall
Doug / 02-14-2014 / Consumer Safety
On January 30th, Britax recalled three models of its strollers. Consumers are cautioned and encouraged to discontinue use of B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers, to avoid injuries. The recall effects approximately 216,000 strollers in the United States and 8,800 in Canada. The recall was sparked by discovery of the folding mechanism posing a […]
Gree Recalls GE Brand Dehumidifiers
Doug / 02-11-2014 / Consumer Safety
Gree, a Chinese manufacturer, previously recalled 2.2 million dehumidifiers under 12 other brand names in September of 2013, but now is recalling 350,000 in the United States and Canada under the brand GE. The recall is due to discovery of the dehumidifiers overheating, smoking and catching fire posing a risk to consumers. The recall involves […]
Are the Drugs You’re Prescribed Helping or Hurting You?
Doug / 10-14-2013 / Consumer Safety
Researchers from the Pharmacy Department of Changhai Hospital in Shanghai, China report unfavorable findings after 15 clinical trials of the drug Avastin. The research revealed the use of Avastin was associated with the risk of hypertension and gastrointestinal hemorrhage and perforation. Adverse Events Inc., another organization that monitors FDA approved drugs has also reported similar […]
Laundry Detergent Pods Posing Health Risk To Children
Doug / 10-09-2013 / Consumer Safety
With the new fad of using dissolvable pods (laundry detergent & dish washing detergent) so comes the potential health risks associated with them. Over the past few months, we’ve noticed an increase in children related illness linked to these detergent pods. Last Month, a child in Central Florida died after accidentally eating a laundry detergent […]
Balancing your Bicycle May Have Gotten More Difficult
Doug / 09-06-2013 / Dangerous
The trend among those in the cyclist community has been to find ways to make bikes lighter and faster. This has lead to an increasing move towards cyclists adopting carbon fiber bikes that have taken the industry by storm. However the race to find the desired weight and speed may have thrown cyclists off balance […]
Welcome Back To School, But Stay Away From Energy Drinks
Doug / 08-21-2013 / Consumer Safety
It’s that time of the year again: kids are going back to school. And with that comes the endless nights of waiting until the last minute to finish that pesky art project, cram the unread chapters for the quiz the next day, or frantically finish a mid-term paper. In the past 10 years or so, […]
Has Your Child’s New Bike Been Properly Assembled
Doug / 06-06-2013 / Consumer Safety
Whether you purchased it at one of the big box stores, or went to the local bike shop, getting a new bike is a huge part of childhood. Learning to ride for the first time, and finally being able to take off the training wheels are memories that bring a smile regardless of age. As […]
Congress Considers Holding Foreign Manufacturers Responsible for Injuries
Doug / 05-14-2013 / Dangerous
It is difficult enough to sustain an injury caused by a defective product. When that product is manufactured outside of the United States it gets worse. Subjecting manufacturers outside the United States to the authority of our courts in has proven to be a daunting and burdensome task. Our legislature understands that something needs to […]
FDA Recalls Catheter Introducer Due to Potential Injury
Doug / 02-08-2011 / Defective products
According to the FDA, the agency upgraded a recall of a catheter introducer to Class I, the agency’s most serious type of recall. The recall required an upgrade as the catheter tip might detach and cause thrombosis. The FDA classifies recalls as Class I only if product’s use is likely to cause serious personal injury […]
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