Defective Products
Grass trimmer and hedge trimmer recalled
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...
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Child safety locks for cabinets recalled after children unlocked them
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...
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Problems with Ford Taurus under investigation by NHTSA
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...
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Container designed to safely store medication recalled
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...
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Hair-Straightening product maker settles class-action lawsuit
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...
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Some companies are not reporting product defects as required
It appears that some national organizations are neglecting to file federal government reports concerning known product defects. An Arizona TV station investigation recently discovered that an increasing number of companies are being penalized by the Consumer Product Safety Commission for...
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Playground slide sold throughout the nation recalled
Playgrounds throughout the nation are used regularly by children looking to pass time and get rid of pent-up energy. As is the case with nearly all products used by children, there is an expectation that the product will be safe...
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Lead discovered in many lipsticks on the market today
Many women throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of the country wear make-up in the effort to make themselves look younger and healthier. For a lot of women, lipstick is a must have since it is quick and easy to apply....
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Infant formula, cereal bars contain arsenic
Arsenic has made its way into infant formula, according to a recently published report. Researchers from Dartmouth University discovered arsenic in two defective products: infant formula and cereal bars. It is not known whether any of the products tested were...
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Toyota car fires prompt NHTSA investigation
Earlier this week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation into fires occurring in two vehicles in Toyota's line of car models. Affected are the crossover RAV4 SUV and the popular Camry. Both vehicles are found throughout the...
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Hair straightening product deemed a carcinogenic
For many people throughout the country there is no end to the price they will pay to attain a certain level of beauty. Facials, regular manicures, pedicures and even plastic surgery are routinely undertaken by people throughout the state of...
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Birth control mislabeling could lead to improper dosage amounts
While products of all kinds are recalled throughout the country on an all-too-regular basis, one group of products that consumers might not think about as being dangerous or defective products are prescription drugs. To be sure, people who are prescribed...
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