Defective Products

It is widely known that certain of the sun's rays can be bad for one's skin, potentially resulting in skin cancer. In an effort to avoid that fate, many people throughout the Pittsburgh area regularly apply sunscreen. Currently, sunscreen is...

Throughout the nation, over the course of the last few years, cars have become safer. Airbags are a big reason behind why more individuals are surviving serious car accidents. When as a result of a product defect, airbags do not...

In a previous post we wrote about a recall of several types of dog food, sold in multiple states including Pennsylvania, made by Diamond Pet Foods. The reason cited for the recall was the potential for salmonella contamination. In addition...

Some of the ever popular Jeep Wranglers may have a defect that could generate fires. Chrysler has recalled around 68,000 Wranglers in the U.S. to eliminate the potential problem. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and throughout the county, 2010 Wranglers with automatic...

It is a parent's worst nightmare. Learning that a product they have purchased to keep their child safe is in fact potentially deadly. Many Pittsburgh parents likely felt that when the news broke earlier this month that tents used to...

Button batteries, those flat, round power sources that look like coins, are used in many children's toys. Along with a source of power, they also are proving to be a source of danger to young children. Recent research displays that...

As regular readers of this blog are likely aware, often products are recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the risk of a consumer sustaining an injury before an actual injury occurs. There is good cause for...

Chrysler recently released a defective product recall that could affect thousands of Pennsylvania drivers. The company is recalling several car models because of a faulty fuse that could prevent the anti-lock braking system in the vehicles from working properly. The...

As people throughout Pennsylvania are aware, construction projects of any type can quickly become costly. Presumably, many are nonetheless undertaken in an effort to improve upon whatever is already there. Accordingly, it makes sense that those making the improvements would...

Dogs play an important role in the lives of many people throughout the Pittsburgh metro area. For some, they are more than just a pet; they are another member of the family. Those dog lovers were likely upset to hear...

In the spring, many families celebrate the Easter holiday. As a part of the traditions of many, parents surprise their children in the morning with baskets full of small toys, candy and other fun items that are supposed to be...

Most people do not spend a lot of time worrying about the potential safety risks associated with common household items. Yet, on average, more than 20 products are recalled by their manufacturer each month for safety defects. A few recent...