Serious fires, in at least two homes and one barn prompted Lasko to recalls 4.8 million box fans this past week. The faulty box fans which sold for $12 to $25 have been the cause of extensive property damage in the fires that have been reported. Lasko recalled the fans which have am electrical failure […]
Product Liability / Defective Products
Water walking a deadly activity for children
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a consumer alert urging consumers to stop participating in a new type of water-related recreational activity called water walking. Water walking or water walking balls have numerous brand or ride names. The spheres have no emergency exit and can be opened only by a person outside […]
Del Monte recalls cantaloupes due to possibile salmonella contamination
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. has announced a voluntary product recall of 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes. The cantaloupes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Panama. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons are also at risk […]
Product Safety Database Launched by CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched a new product safety website. The website will allow consumers to search a database of products that have been identified as having potential safety issues and file new reports about problems they have experienced. The CPSC officially launched the SaferProducts.gov website on March 11. Required by the Consumer […]
IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa., today announced a voluntary recall of the FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Makers. Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards. This recall involves FÖRSTÅ coffee/tea […]
