Blog: Defective Products

Toy scooters may have been purchased by Pennsylvania residents

Mar 6, 2013

Most Pittsburgh area parents would never buy their child a toy that they knew was defective and could lead to serious injury. Unfortunately, they unknowingly do this on a regular basis. When it becomes apparent that a toy or other product used by children is dangerous or defective, it is usually recalled. In many cases injuries incurred by children due to the dangerous toys are the reason for this. Recently, a recall of a toy...

Pennsylvania users of alcohol based hand sanitizers beware

Mar 1, 2013

Each winter, colds and the flu seem to take over causing individuals in Butler County and beyond to suffer with a variety of symptoms including fever, chills, runny noses, coughs and sore throats. This past season stomach ailments were also running rampant. In a effort to stem some of the transfer of germs, over the course of the past few months there has been an increased emphasis on keeping one's hands clean. People of all...

Engine issues prompt NHTSA investigation of certain Ford autos

Feb 27, 2013

Despite the fact that so many individuals in the Pittsburgh area depend on motor vehicles as transportation, with any given make and model of a car, there are many things that can go wrong. For example, in the past we have written several posts about parts of cars that pose fire hazards. In addition to posing an immediate danger to occupants of the car, vehicle fires also create an additional risk to surrounding automobiles by...

Man files products liability lawsuit against saw manufacturer

Feb 22, 2013

For some people power tools are adult toys. Whether the project entails adding a new room to a house or simply building a small bench, many individuals cannot wait to jump in, get the tools out, and start constructing. While power tools, such as saws, make these projects much easier than they otherwise would be, their use is not without some risk. A man who was using a circular saw made by Hitachi Koki lost...

Shards of plastic in yogurt send woman to hospital

Feb 20, 2013

Over the last couple of years the popularity surrounding Greek yogurt has grown. Touted as being full of protein many are exclusively opting for this style of yogurt which is sold under many different names including Chobani Greek Yogurt. Recently a woman eating a container of Chobani Greek Yogurt encountered something she did not expect. Rather than the yogurt or a piece of fruit, she found several pieces of plastic. The pieces were discovered when...

Children crushed by falling dressers leads to recalls

Feb 15, 2013

As parents throughout the state of Pennsylvania are likely aware, toddler aged children can get into a lot of trouble in a matter of only seconds. That trouble can take the form of many different activities, including falls, cuts and burns. It also can lead to things falling on a child. While in some cases falling objects can result in only minor bumps, other times the end result can be much worse and even lead...

Snowmobiles that may be in use in Pennsylvania recalled

Feb 13, 2013

This time of year, many residents of Western Pennsylvania find themselves dealing with the effects of winter weather. While there are many in the Pittsburgh area who dread this time of year, others cannot wait to get out in it. Many of those individuals participate in winter sports including skiing, sledding, ice skating and snowmobiling. Owners of snowmobiles may want to double check their vehicle before taking it out for a ride. This is because...

Flammability cited as reason for mattress recall in Pennsylvania

Feb 1, 2013

Most Pittsburgh area residents appreciate a good night's sleep. For many this means investing in a quality mattress. While most consumers who purchase new mattresses are likely most interested in comfort, there are certain other requirements issued by the federal government that must be met as well. One of these requirements regards its flammability. Recently, mattresses manufactured by The Mattress Cloud Inc., were voluntarily recalled due to this issue. Though as of yet no injuries...

Possibility of metal particles prompts pizza recall

Jan 30, 2013

All humans require food to eat. Accordingly each day individuals throughout the Pittsburgh area make their way to area grocery stores to purchase either ingredients for dishes or premade meals that only need to be heated before consuming. Either way, there is an expectation on the part of the consumer that the items purchased will not make them sick or otherwise inflict harm. One of the most popular take and heat types of food is...

Gatorade formula changing to switch out questionable ingredient

Jan 26, 2013

In many cases when it comes to potentially dangerous products, companies will change their products as a result of public pressure without issuing a recall for that product. This tends to be a positive for a company over waiting for a recall and having to pull the product from store shelves; the company can claim to be aware of the issue while still asserting that its product is safe. This is the scenario playing out...