After at least 150 reports of broken chairs causing injuries, Office Depot is finally recalling 1.4 million office chairs. According to the Associated Press, at least one serious injury has been linked to these faulty chairs so far. The chair model being recalled is the 2003-2012 Office Depot Gibson Leather Task Chair. This black leather […]
Product Liability / Defective Products
Widespread E. Coli Outbreak
E. Coli is causing serious concerns across the United States this week after the CDC confirmed seven cases of the infection, along with widespread contaminations, recalls, and illnesses related to the virus. CDC investigators have traced the likely source to raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Idaho, with all affected patients […]
New GM Recall Prompts Concern
In a nearly unprecedented string of incidents, General Motors has announced new recalls, this time for six different make and models of cars. They are recalling nearly 10,000 2014 Buick LaCrosse’s and Chevrolet Malibu sedans due to the possibility that the factory put rear brakes on the front wheels, around 56,000 Saturn Auras dude to […]
GM Recalls 1.6 Million Cars Due to Faulty Ignition Switches
The faulty ignition switches in certain GM model vehicles are now being blamed for at least 12 deaths and 31 crashes. These defective ignition switches can turn to the “off’ and “accessories” positions unexpectedly and without warning, leaving drivers and passengers in dangerous or deadly situations. According to USA Today, General Motors is now offering […]
Upsurge Recalls of children-related products
There has been in the last few weeks a number of recalls of children-related products, including items marketed by high-profile firms like IKEA. Here is a list of the recalled items: 3/19/14 Ganz USA LLC, has recalled over 8,000 plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toy due to a choking hazard. The recall includes an 8-inch, […]
