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US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Recent US CPSC Recalls and Product Safety News
The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child Drownings
09/04/2010 09:30 AM
As children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season.
No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash
09/02/2010 11:00 AM
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash.
Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
09/02/2010 09:30 AM
The notebook computers can overheat at the notebooks plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
09/01/2010 09:00 AM
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
CPSC Makes Recall Data Available Electronically to Businesses, 3rd Party Developers
08/31/2010 12:00 PM
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making its product safety information on all recalls available in an electronic data set for use by businesses and software and application developers.
32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
08/31/2010 11:00 AM
The TV stands neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohls Department Stores
08/31/2010 09:30 AM
The slow cookers control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
08/26/2010 10:00 AM
The magnetic maze boards plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard
08/25/2010 10:00 AM
The elbow joint components on the wall mounts arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
08/24/2010 10:00 AM
When the temperature setting is in low, the smokers hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smokers door open, posing an injury hazard.
Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard
08/24/2010 09:00 AM
The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock.
Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard
08/24/2010 09:00 AM
The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammocks fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard
08/24/2010 08:00 AM
The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies.
White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
08/19/2010 09:00 AM
The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard
08/19/2010 05:00 AM
The strollers frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises.
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As a consumer, you have the right to assume that products you purchase or use have been produced in a manner which would ensure that they are safe and free from unreasonable risks. If a company manufactures a product which is hazardous to the user, the company must be held liable for any injuries or fatalities which occurred due to the faulty product.
If you have a defective product claim, you will require the representation of a Pennsylvania products liability attorney from Cherry Fieger and Marciano, LLP to handle all of the complexities involved with this type of case. There are many steps to a product liability case, beginning with proving that the product was in fact defective, next proving the product was the cause of the injury, and finally proving that the product was not used unreasonably. Please contact our firm today to discuss your case with an experienced legal professional.
