Defective Products

One child safety equipment producer is recalling around 220,000 infant travel beds. Reports surfaced of the death of one infant, compounded by nine additional reports of babies who became entrapped or distressed while using these portable "sleep tents." Pennsylvania parents...

One model in the Master Forge Gas Grill lineup is being recalled by the manufacturer because of potential fires. These grills are sold exclusively at Lowe's stores. The one model facing this potential risk is GD4825.Sold in Pittsburgh and nationwide,...

Parents throughout the Pittsburgh area are likely well aware of all of the products necessary when one has a child. Perhaps one of the most important when it comes to safety is a good car seat. They are relied upon...

One of the best things about summer is the backyard barbeque, and because of this the demand for gas grills has grown. While cooking on a gas grill outside should always be approached with care, grill manufacturers still have a...

In Pennsylvania, many people love chocolate and regularly keep a chocolate flavored drink mix in their cupboards in order to be ready when that chocolate craving comes. While efforts are made to assure that consumption of these drink mixes is...

Nearly every day one hears that eating healthy foods such as a dark greens is good for the body. While true in theory, many nonetheless decide to skip salads made from things such as spinach. In some cases, those individuals...

Regular readers of this blog are likely aware of recent issues surrounding products known as Buckyballs and Buckycubes. Though seemingly not a problem when placed on desks of adults, there have been multiple reporter of children and youths needing surgery...

The thought that one may have purchased and regularly used a children's product that is dangerous or defective likely sends chills down the spine of many Pittsburgh area parents. The sad reality is that this occurs on a regular basis....

Despite the trust consumers throughout the state of Pennsylvania put into the hands of manufactures of products, it seems as though consumers are regularly let down when it comes to the design or manufacture of products. These products take every...

In recent years the use of sunscreen by individuals of all ages has been touted to protect the skin of young and old alike. In addition to the short term effects of preventing skin irritation and discomfort due to sunburns,...

Individuals throughout the Pittsburgh area rely on automobiles each and every day for transportation. Most who regularly use cars are aware of the possibility that a car accident could occur. Accordingly, many take the steps necessary to reduce the chance...

Earlier this week, we began a discussion about the ways in which the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has yet to act on the critical safety issue of cadmium-tainted children's toys and jewelry. These unsafe products have been present...