Defective Products Archives

San Antonio Has A Lead Pollution Problem

Posted on September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Many Americans were shocked last year when they learned about the high levels of lead in the municipal water of Flint, Michigan. In that city, about 5 percent of children were found to have elevated levels of lead in their bodies. It may be even more shocking for Texans to learn that San Antonio has […]

Swimming pool accident deaths in Texas

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

It’s another hot summer in Texas, which means swimmers are cannon-balling into pools all over the Lone Star State. It’s also the season for fatal swimming pool accidents. As with most accidents, prevention is the best cure: adults and children should learn about swim safety, and pool owners should maintain safe premises. Too often, however, people […]

Recalled Boppy Infant Loungers Linked to 10 Deaths Still Sold Through Online Marketplaces

Posted on June 9, 2023June 9, 2023

On June 6, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent warning to consumers to stop using recalled Bobby Newborn Loungers and urged online marketplaces to stop selling the pillow-like products after two additional deaths were linked to the loungers. This brings the total number of infant deaths associated with Boppies to […]

Importance of Pop-Off Valves For Pipeline Workers

Posted on January 3, 2022July 11, 2022

Overview of Pop-Off Valves Working in the oil industry is a high-pressure occupation, especially for pipeline workers who literally work with the high-pressure systems that move oil out of the earth and into commerce. If you work within the oil industry, you likely know well what a pop-off valve is and what its purpose is. […]

Amazon Product Recalls

Posted on September 6, 2021July 11, 2022

News has recently broken that the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (also known as the CPSC) is trying to require that Amazon recall numerous products that are currently available on its marketplace. According to the CPSC, these products have several hazards that are associated with them and can be dangerous to the consumers who […]

Product Liability Recall: Peloton Tread+ and Peloton Tread Treadmills

Posted on September 3, 2021July 11, 2022

Following the death of a child and various reports (over 70, to be exact) that Peloton Tread+ and Peloton Tread treadmills have pulled pets, objects, children, and even adults underneath them, those items are subject to a recall by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In addition to this CPSC recall, the Peloton […]

Did you get (or give) a multi-cooker for Christmas? Check the label

Posted on January 13, 2021July 11, 2022

Air fryers, crock pots, deep fryers, pressure cookers and multi-cookers are all popular kitchen items, and they’re often given as gifts for the holidays to the foodies in the family. Unfortunately, some of those items can be dangerous, if not outright deadly, when they malfunction. Sunbeam Products issued a massive recall of it’s Crock-Pot multi-cookers […]

Holiday gifts and safety: A reminder to be cautious with your purchases

Posted on November 24, 2020July 11, 2022

As you start your holiday shopping, it’s wise to remember that you don’t always get what you pay for. Defective toys, cookware and hobby products are everywhere — and some of the most dangerous ones may be on your list. How can you protect your loved ones from dangerous or defective products? One of the […]

What happens after you buy a defective product?

Posted on October 19, 2020July 11, 2022

When you see something exciting and new on the shelf at the store, whether it’s a food product that includes some of your favorite ingredients or a gadget that promises to streamline your daily life, you probably assume that the product has met rigorous quality control standards and does what the manufacturer purports that it […]

Hazardous Levels of Lead: Thousands of Rooms To Go Bedroom Sets Recalled

Posted on July 14, 2020July 11, 2022

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that Avalon’s Cottage Town bedroom sets, sold exclusively at Rooms To Go, have been recalled. Nearly 9,500 units have been recalled. Manufactured in Vietnam, the furniture collection was sold in white, black, and grey. The recalled Avalon furniture sets include dressers, mirrors, headboards, footboards, and chest pieces. The […]