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Category: Defective Products
As Drone Use Increases So Do Safety Concerns
November 11, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsCNN reported on August 3, 2015 that two airplanes flying near JFK International Airport reported spotting drones. Both safety and privacy are risks associated with the use of drones.
VW Can Face Lawsuits from Lying to Consumers
November 5, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsVolkswagen (VW) is facing a number of legal challenges as evidence has come to light that the car manufacturer misled consumers and regulators about the cleanliness of its diesel engines. CNN reported that the German car company programmed vehicles to emit lower levels of harmful emissions when the cars detected that they were hooked up to emissions testing machines. When the cars were actually out on the roads and not being tested, the emissions levels were much higher. VW may have gamed the...
Preventing Injuries From Defective Car Seats
October 20, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsParents count on car seats in order to help keep their children safe in the event of a motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were more than six million car seats that had to be recalled in 2014 as a result of a safety defect.
Deaths Stemming From Energy Drinks
October 15, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsMonster and many other brands make energy drinks promising people a quick boost after consumption. These energy drinks are heavily marketed and may seem harmless to most users. Unfortunately, the drinks can lead to toxic levels of caffeine in the body, which can be deadly.
Keyless Ignition Systems Offer Convenience, But At What Price?
September 30, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsTen of the world’s largest automakers including BMW, Daimler, FCA, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen, are facing a consumer class action lawsuit filed in August 2015 in California.
Has Your Motorcycle Been Recalled
September 9, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsRiding motorcycles may be part of your life or just for recreation, in either event, it is important to know whether the bike you are riding is safe. Over the past 10 years, motorcycle injuries in Florida have increased by 50 percent and fatalities have increased by close to 90 percent.
The Dangers of Zero-Turn Lawnmowers
September 4, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsManufacturers have a responsibility to produce products that are safe for use by consumers. Riding lawn mower manufacturers are no exception. Under product liability laws, they can be held legally responsible for injuries caused by their machines if some product defect or negligence is involved.
IKEA Furniture Tip-Over - A Danger to Small Children
August 31, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsParents know that they must “baby-proof” their homes; however, most parents do not think of shelves, dressers or TV screens as possible dangers to small children. But they are. On July 22, 2015 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with IKEA, announced a serious defect involving 27 million IKEA MALM chests and dressers, and other styles of chests and dressers at IKEA.
Danger - Sunroofs Can Shatter
August 28, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsWhile driving the family to the movies, the sunroof in the high end car explodes, spraying broken glass all over the driver and the children, giving them superficial cuts and incidentally slicing into the leather seats. While it sounds like a scene from a disaster movie, it is a real life experience of a suburban Mom.
Windshield Devices: Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?
August 20, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsIn recent years, consumers have been introduced to a variety of gadgets and gizmos, some of which are intended to simplify our lives -- or at the very least add a little excitement to our day. The auto industry, in particular, has come up with a number of innovations geared toward help drivers stay as safe as possible on America’s roadways.