Defective Products
Baby formula examined after infant dies
A shipment of powdered infant formula was pulled from Wal-Mart stores across the country after the death of an infant in Missouri. No government agency has issued a recall for the formula; Wal-Mart's action was voluntary. A spokesperson for the...
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Pottery Barn Kids voluntarily recalls bed canopies
For some children, sleeping in a canopy bed is a dream come true. Pennsylvania parents who made that dream a reality for their children by purchasing a canopy bed at Pottery Barn Kids, should be aware of problems some people...
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Defective teddy bear may cause injury to kids
During the Christmas holiday, parents often try to find gifts that their children will enjoy. Many toys and games end up under the tree and eventually into the arms of kids across the nation. But parents often do not think...
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Recalled ice cream scoops could cause injury at holiday gatherings
The holiday season is upon us and bakers throughout Pennsylvania are serving their most delicious cookies, cakes and pies. For many consuming the sweet treats, nothing goes better with the desserts than a scoop of cold ice cream. Ice cream...
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Tentative class action settlement funds Chinese drywall repairs
We have written about the lawsuits stemming from defective Chinese drywall in previous posts. Now, a tentative settlement has been reached in the class action suit regarding the defective product.One affected home owner from Florida moved his family into a...
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Lawsuit filed against retailer of Bumbo
Parents throughout the state of Pennsylvania are likely familiar with the popular Bumbo Baby Sitter. Since 2003, close to 4 million of the seats have been sold by retailers throughout the United States. This baby seat is designed to prop...
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Instant soup to blame for many burns
Throughout the state of Pennsylvania, every day individuals make soup in a cup for lunch. The easy meal, which often comes in a Styrofoam cup, is enjoyed by people of all ages including young children. Though the simple meal is...
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Salmonella feared in tomato recall
It seems as though every week brings news stories of some kind of product recall. Whether it takes place in Pennsylvania or elsewhere in the country, it can be frightening for people who have used or consumed that product. Many...
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GM offers to buy-back Chevy Volts
Driving is something people do on a regular basis throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Whether it be to get to work, to take a child to school or to get to a social event, it is fair to say that...
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Subaru recalls three 2012 models
Earlier this week Subaru issued a recall on 2012 models of three of its cars. The cars included in the recall are Impreza, Outback and Legacy. The reason for the recall is a defect with the car's brakes. In addition...
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Public Interest Research Group releases annual toy report
With Christmas right around the corner, children throughout Pennsylvania and parts of the entire world are dreaming about the toys that they will find under the tree and in their stockings Christmas morning. While it is likely that none of...
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Lithium-ion battery suspected as cause of Volt fire
Electric vehicles may be hot right now, but they're not supposed to catch on fire. General Motors Co. Chevrolet Volt vehicles are doing just that, and Pennsylvania Volt owners may have a defective product on their hands. Automobile safety regulators...
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