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- Dangerous small magnets present choking hazard, may be banned
Aug 4, 2012
After at least 12 cases of children swallowing small magnets resulted in surgery, the Consumer Product Safety Commission sued to ban the sale of Buckyballs and Buckycubes last week. While Buckyballs and Buckycubes are reportedly marketed as desk toys for working adults here in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S., they are essentially packages of very small magnets and the CPSC believes that they are a very defective and dangerous product in the hands of younger children. Major...Read More - Acura announces voluntary recall of 2012 ILX sedans
Jul 27, 2012
With the large number of parts that go into constructing an automobile there are many opportunities for things to go wrong, which they sometimes do. While at times the problems are minor and only affect a few vehicles, other times, the issues can be due to design defects of the product making them much more widespread. Recently, Acura voluntarily recalled the 2012 ILX sedan. The recall is due to problems with handles and latches located...Read More - Alex Toys toddler trampoline recalled
Jul 25, 2012
Parents of toddler aged children throughout the state of Pennsylvania are likely all too aware of how much energy they have each day. In an effort to help them expel that energy in a constructive manner, many parents seek out products that keep the children moving until bedtime. One such type of these products is mini trampolines. Recently, one of these trampolines was determined to be a defective product. The toddler-sized trampoline from Alex Toys...Read More - Ford auto defect prompts latest vehicle recall
Jul 20, 2012
The latest victim of a potential auto defect, dictating a recall, is the new Ford Escape Crossover model. Redesigned for the 2013 model year, the popular Escape has a problem that could give a driver difficulty when applying the brakes. Although realizing the potential harm from recalling the brand new model, the company wants to minimize any future damage and claims of auto defect. Apparently all new models sold in Pennsylvania or elsewhere are not...Read More - Track lighting from IKEA recalled, shock hazard cited
Jul 18, 2012
Many residents of Pittsburgh have furnished their home with goods from popular retailer IKEA. From couches to kitchen utensils and rugs, the store provides the necessities at a reasonable price. Individuals who purchased lighting fixtures from the retailer may want to read on. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission along with the retailer recently announced the recall of a track lighting system. The defective product goes by the name IKEA 365 + SÄNDA track. Both...Read More - Children’s pajamas recalled due to flammability
Jul 13, 2012
All parents are likely aware that there is a multitude of ways in which children can be injured each day. Accordingly, mothers and fathers throughout the nation, including the Pittsburgh area go to sometimes great lengths to seek out products that will not cause any harm to their children. Unfortunately, despite the time and energy put into trying to do this, at times, dangerous children’s products still make their way into the marketplace and into...Read More - Miter saw recalled due to faulty blade guard
Jul 11, 2012
There is a reason that construction sites are considered by many to be so dangerous. The tools used to complete new buildings and houses, some of which have many sharp edges and may be heavy, can do great bodily harm when not used appropriately. Knowing this, imagine then just how dangerous a tool such as a saw can be if it is defective. Fortunately, the recall mechanism is in place to quickly advise owners of...Read More - Dole recalls prepackaged salad due to listeria contamination
Jul 6, 2012
Most residents of Pennsylvania probably remember last year's massive recall of Cantaloupe melon due to the fruit being contaminated with listeria. The dangerous product was sold throughout the nation and resulted many deaths. Earlier this week the fear of listeria contamination prompted another recall, this one of prepackaged salad distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables to retailers in nine states including Pennsylvania. While thus far no one has reported becoming sick as a result of the...Read More - Auto defect investigations claim another ‘victim’
Jun 29, 2012
After years of outstanding reliability ratings, Toyota has yet another auto defect to address. A current government investigation, regarding potential fires that may start in the doors of some models with power windows, is expanding. Investigators have now added 600,000 additional vehicles, top selling Camrys, to their analysis. Around 1.4 million autos and SUVs are now investigation subjects, including many in Pennsylvania. Camrys and RAV4 SUVs, from model years 2007 to 2009 were the original...Read More - Broken tray results in recall of high chair
Jun 27, 2012
Upon welcoming a baby into the world parents in Pittsburgh are bombarded with accessories commonly used while raising children. Along with the cribs, play yards and car seats, high chairs play an important role. As is the case with all of these products, there are a variety of models to choose from. Recently, a convertible high chair was recalled because it is a defective product. The problem with Evenflo's convertible high chair is that the...Read More