Defective Products

In the autumn of 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) became aware that various children's toys and jewelry sold in the U.S. contained the toxic substance cadmium. However, despite the agency's vocalized commitment to keep these potentially unsafe...

Imagine parents hearing their son ask time and time again for one particular toy for his birthday. He makes it clear that he only wants a Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistol. So, the parents buy their son the toy pistol....

Children (and adults) everywhere, including those in the Pittsburgh area, will have to forego breakfast staple Kellogg Recalls Mini-Wheats for a bit. The cereal has been recalled due to the possibility that pieces of metal could be found in the...

Laundry is necessary but often dreaded weekly chore than many in the Pittsburgh area would be happy with passing along to another person to do. Owners of a certain type of washing machine may want to hold off on throwing...

For construction workers air compressors have become an important piece of equipment. As construction sites have become more efficient, their use, along with attached nail guns, has taken the place of hammers in many tasks. As is the case with...

Individuals throughout the state of Pennsylvania find themselves reaching for topical pain relievers to address minor aches and pains. Because these products are available to purchase over-the-counter, many assume that their use will not result in additional harm to the...

The risk of fire has resulted in another recall of cars. This one expands on a previous recall involving Honda Acura TLs for the same issue. The cars involved in this recall are Honda Accords with V6 engines. The car...

The consumption of food is vital to for all humans to survive. While back in the day individuals were self-reliant when it came to providing that sustenance, today, most residents of the state of Pennsylvania purchase at least some of...

Another popular "safe" toy has generated concern and parent warnings for posing dangerous risks to both young children and household pets. Called "Water Balz," they appear to be brightly colored marbles. However, their status as a defective product comes from...

Many young children love to imitate the actions of their parents and other adults. One of the favorites is pretending to drive a car. In response to this, toymakers have created smaller, child size versions of the mode of transportation...

The adage "you get what you pay for," is in many instances true. A higher price tag on a product often reflects the use of materials of a higher quality in making the products. The use of these higher quality...

The cords used on many different types of blinds used to cover windows have been known as a dangerous product where children are concerned for some time. The reason is the strangulation possibility presented by the cords that are used...