Defective Products

For years, drawstrings were regularly found in articles of clothing worn by children in Pittsburgh and throughout the country. They were found both in hoods as well as at the waist. Throughout the years however, the presence of these drawstrings...

As the saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the house. In accordance with this, homeowners throughout the Pittsburgh area choose to spend their time and money updating their kitchens to reflect the latest trends regarding comfort, convenience and...

It is likely that most residents of the Pittsburgh area believe that whatever product they are purchasing is safe to use so long as it is used in the manner it was intended. It is under that assumption that people...

Just in time for the weekend and with Cinco De Mayo looming in the not too distant future, beer importer Heineken has issued a recall of one of its most popular Mexican beers, Dos Equis Ambar. The voluntary recall is...

Cars are an expensive but necessary purchase that many people make on a daily basis. There are of course many things that a potential buyer is looking for when trying to decide what car to buy. Along with the style...

It is fair to say the most people who purchase a toy or product for a child do not purchase dangerous products on purpose. For example, they steer clear of items with sharp edges or small pieces that a young...

Lawn jockeys throughout the state of Pennsylvania should take note. A recall has been issued for grass and hedge trimmers manufactured in by Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd. This is second grass trimmer recall we have written about in the...

People buy products everyday throughout the state of Pennsylvania assuming that the product will perform the way it is intended and not contain a defect. In some instances people rely on these items to keep them or their loved ones...

Pennsylvania owners of Ford Tauruses are most likely not happy to hear about investigations that have been undertaken by U.S. safety regulators into a potential product defect. The model years in question are 2005 and 2006. Though an investigation into...

Auto defects are known to result in serious accidents and injury, giving rise to significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of victims and their families. Perhaps this is why Ford Motor Company allegedly continued to sell trucks with defective fuel...

Throughout Pennsylvania individuals take prescription drugs and supplements. While at times the duration for which they must take the medication is short, others rely on it to keep their bodies functioning in a normal way and will consume many different...

With government inquiries and health complaints rising, the manufacturer of a popular hair-straightening product, Brazilian Blowout, has agreed to settle with class-action plaintiffs for $4.5 million. Pittsburgh users of this alleged defective product may receive $35 for each treatment (up...