Defective Products

For many residents of Western Pennsylvania, the only way to start one's day properly is with a large cup of steaming hot coffee. Those who brew and consume theirs from a specific Black & Decker coffee maker may want to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...