The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the recall of mirrors, art and wall décor from Uttermost due to injury hazard. The issue with these items is the defective adjustable j-hook hanging hardware. Apparently, the hardware can break and allow the décor to fall, which poses an injury hazard to […]
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Tesla Recalls 123,000 Cars for Faulty Steering
Tesla has undergone a spate of negative press in the last few months. Tesla’s autopilot feature has been blamed in at least two fatal car crashes on US roads. Meanwhile, Tesla’s Model 3 is reported to have manufacturing problems that have delayed its much anticipated rollout. Now Tesla has announced a voluntary recall of 123,000 […]
Unrepaired Safety Recall in Pontiac Car Leads to Fatal Accident
An unrepaired safety defect may have resulted in a tragic death in Indianapolis. A 3-year-old girl in a parked car fell into a pond when the gear shift moved out of the park position. The girl’s father, Anthony Burgess, jumped into the frigid water to save his daughter and subsequently died. The 2008 Pontiac G6 […]
Child Drowning Prevention: Pools and Spas
We know this is tough topic, but as safety lawyers we saw the recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the statistics will get your attention, even if you “know” you would never let a child get close to drowning. Although the number of reported child-drownings has remained nearly the same […]
Keep ATVs Off Roads
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a press release urging riders to keep All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) off of paved public roads. According to the CPSC, each year, there are about 650 deaths and 100,000 injuries involving ATVs. With the passing of Memorial Day weekend ushering in the beginning of summer, more ATV riders […]
