Blog: Defective Products

May 1, 2013

If you are a huge Italian food lover, you may have heard of Giada De Laurentiis. She is famous for her ability to create delectable Italian dishes. Moreover, this entrepreneur also has cookware. Unfortunately, one of her cooking items is being recalled, as the product defect creates risk of harm in the kitchen. Wilton Industries and Target are recalling approximately 148,700 Giada De Laurentiis Ceramic Lasagna Pans. According to reports, the cooking items can fall...

Pennsylvania casino faces lawsuit for allegedly defective chair

Apr 26, 2013

For many residents of Pennsylvania, there is nothing more enjoyable than spending the day or evening at a casino in front of a slot machine. While many who participate in this activity likely have ideas about how they would like the visit to end-preferably with a nice bundle of money-it is fair to say that few expect to leave the vicinity injured, due to ways in which the casino is maintained. That thought became a...

Tricycles the subject of recent recall

Apr 19, 2013

With the arrival of spring in the Pittsburgh area it is likely that many children are reveling in the ability to once again play outside without having to bundle up to fight the cold. The snow melting brings with it the chance to get toys out of the garage that have been stored for the winter, such as bicycles, scooters, and for younger children, tricycles. Parents of children who ride a specific tricycle model sold...

Air bag issues prompt automobile recalls

Apr 17, 2013

Automobile makers throughout the world take steps with each model to make their vehicles safe for its occupants. Many of these safety features, such as airbags, are standard throughout the industry. Each day throughout the Pittsburgh area individuals who are involved in motor vehicle accidents are saved by these airbags. These lives that are saved illustrate how effective these safety features can be. Recently, four major carmakers issued a recall of their cars due to...

Super-absorbent polymer ball toys pose danger to children

Apr 12, 2013

It is likely that there are many children in the Pittsburgh area that fascinated by polymer balls that have been sold as toys throughout the nation under brand names Water Balz and Orbeez. The small balls grow when water is added to them. Unfortunately these types of toys can be dangerous, particularly to young children. These dangers led to the recall of Water Balz sold by Dunecraft. There appear to be at least two ways...

Jury awards $15M in Pennsylvania products liability case

Apr 10, 2013

We often write posts regarding potential products liability lawsuits that could be filed as a result of a defective product inflicting injury on someone using it. This week we have information on a jury verdict recently handed down by a Pennsylvania jury. The defective product at the heart of the case was 2006 Toyota Sienna. Six individuals were reportedly in the vehicle, which was rented from a car-share service, when a component to the vehicle...

Death of baby due to carrier prompts lawsuit against manufacturer

Mar 22, 2013

Upon having a child most parents cannot imagine doing anything that would harm the little being. Accordingly, they go out of their way to keep them safe in nearly every situation, using only products believed to be safe for babies. Sadly, sometimes the products available for use with babies are not safe however, and cause injuries to the young children. In the worst situations, death ensues. This was the unfortunate case for a Pennsylvania family...

Problem with the way cans were sealed prompts tuna recall

Mar 15, 2013

There are three main reasons that a product may be found to be defective. The first is a defect in the way the product is designed. The second in a defect in the way the product is manufactured. Last, the way in which a product is marketed could be defective as well. While it is of course possible that a product could be defective in more than one way, to have a viable products liability...

Battery used in construction tools could overheat

Mar 13, 2013

There are many ways in which consumers are injured while using products in the way they were intended, each and every day. One that is fairly common where electronic or battery run devices are concerned is the risk of burns due to overheating or fire. While devices subject to these hazards can be found many different places, many tools used in the field of construction today rely on batteries to run. Recently, a battery pack...

Issue with axle prompts recall of some Chrysler vehicles

Mar 8, 2013

Drivers of certain Chrysler vehicles in the Pittsburgh area should be aware that their SUV or pickup truck could have recently been recalled. The recall is due to an issue that could cause the driver of the vehicle to lose control of it. This could ultimately cause the vehicle to crash, potentially leading to injuries or even death. In total, 370,297 vehicles are included in the recall, which were sold over the course of several...