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Blog: Defective Products
- Dangerous toys come with parental warnings
Dec 7, 2012
The government and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are closely monitoring those toys they consider dangerous, but remain on store shelves. The CPSC has initiated numerous recalls of toys they consider to be a dangerous product and have stopped millions more from getting into the U.S. CPSC statistics indicate that over 190,000 children suffered injury, including 13 deaths, while playing with unsafe toys in Pittsburgh and around the country in 2011. Incredibly, some of these...Read More - Bed rails may pose deadly risk to older patients
Nov 28, 2012
Most people do not view bed rails, used to prevent patients from rolling out of bed, as a dangerous product. However, the issue is now being studied by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Surprisingly, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CPSC have been aware of the patient deaths from bed rails, but have done little to regulate manufacturers. This review of deaths could affect Pittsburgh and other U.S. hospital and nursing home...Read More - Another baby product recalled after death
Nov 26, 2012
One child safety equipment producer is recalling around 220,000 infant travel beds. Reports surfaced of the death of one infant, compounded by nine additional reports of babies who became entrapped or distressed while using these portable "sleep tents." Pennsylvania parents should be aware of this possibly dangerous product. KidCo Inc. (Illinois) is cooperating with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall the Pea Pod Travel Crib, amid reports of the potential that a baby...Read More - Gas grills recalled because of fire and burn risks
Nov 23, 2012
One model in the Master Forge Gas Grill lineup is being recalled by the manufacturer because of potential fires. These grills are sold exclusively at Lowe's stores. The one model facing this potential risk is GD4825. Sold in Pittsburgh and nationwide, this potentially defective product requires careful installation. Should the grill owner improperly install and assemble this device, the "hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can melt and rupture the...Read More - Britax car seat voluntarily recalled
Nov 21, 2012
Parents throughout the Pittsburgh area are likely well aware of all of the products necessary when one has a child. Perhaps one of the most important when it comes to safety is a good car seat. They are relied upon each day to ensure the safety of young children as they are transported from one place to another in a vehicle. Because of this reliance, it is particularly upsetting when the seats do not provide...Read More - Defective gas grills recalled due to fire and burn hazard
Nov 16, 2012
One of the best things about summer is the backyard barbeque, and because of this the demand for gas grills has grown. While cooking on a gas grill outside should always be approached with care, grill manufacturers still have a responsibility to put a safe product on the market. But when many Pittsburgh residents bought the Master Forge Gas Grill at Lowes, they didn't realize they were getting a defective product. The manufacturer issued a...Read More - Magnetized buckyballs will no longer be sold
Nov 7, 2012
Regular readers of this blog are likely aware of recent issues surrounding products known as Buckyballs and Buckycubes. Though seemingly not a problem when placed on desks of adults, there have been multiple reporter of children and youths needing surgery after swallowing the magnetic balls that makeup the products. The problem that can arise after the small magnetic balls are swallowed is that they can make holes in intestines or pinch the walls of intestines...Read More - Stools sold only at Home Depot recalled
Oct 31, 2012
Despite the trust consumers throughout the state of Pennsylvania put into the hands of manufactures of products, it seems as though consumers are regularly let down when it comes to the design or manufacture of products. These products take every shape and form including those used items used around the home. It is of course never okay for a product to pose a danger to those who purchase and use it. When the dangerous or...Read More - Design of sunscreen dispenser could lead to burns
Oct 26, 2012
In recent years the use of sunscreen by individuals of all ages has been touted to protect the skin of young and old alike. In addition to the short term effects of preventing skin irritation and discomfort due to sunburns, it also has positive effects long-term. Consistent use will reduce signs of premature aging and may even keep some from developing skin cancer, certain forms of which can be fatal. Accepting this to be true,...Read More - Cadmium exposure is still a critical kids safety issue: Part II
Oct 23, 2012
Earlier this week, we began a discussion about the ways in which the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has yet to act on the critical safety issue of cadmium-tainted children's toys and jewelry. These unsafe products have been present in the marketplace for years, but the CPSC has so-far failed to recall most of them or educate the public that they remain on store shelves and in millions of homes. When the Associated Press...Read More