Product Liability Archives

Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Replacement: A Risk of Injury Or Death

Posted on March 10, 2017July 11, 2022

Numerous complaints by people who have had shoulder replacement implants have spurred the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to action. The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall for the Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral. This is the most serious recall issued by FDA. It means that the device may cause serious injuries or […]

Is the airbag system in your car safe?

Posted on February 24, 2017July 11, 2022

Some automobile recalls are for relatively minor mechanical defects that are easily fixed. However, anything to do with the auto safety features is potentially very serious. In the December 2016 automobile and component recall report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), listed 18 recall notices involving defective airbags. Defects involving these vital […]

Significant Motor Vehicle Recalls For September 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016July 11, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components each month. These are some of the most significant recall notices issued during September 2016: Vehicles Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected […]

Major Stryker hip replacement recall has begun – quietly

Posted on October 18, 2016April 20, 2023

Stryker hip replacement failures have been so common that the company has announced a “quiet recall” of these defective products – meaning the devices must be removed, requiring a second painful, costly and debilitating surgery. Have you been victimized? If you have suffered because of this defective device, you know what this means. Amnd you […]

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Samsung’s Exploding Washing Machines

Posted on October 4, 2016April 20, 2023

Samsung has more to worry about than just cellphones that catch fire. In August, a federal lawsuit was filed against Samsung, alleging negligence in the design and manufacture of certain washing machine models. The problem? The lawsuit alleges that excess vibration can cause the assembly holding the washer tub to “become unfastened, resulting in a […]

John Deere Lawn Tractors Recalled

Posted on August 6, 2016July 11, 2022

If you purchased a John Deere riding lawn tractor at Home Depot, Lowe’s, or another John Deere dealer between May 2015 and August 2015, this recall announcement is for you. The manufacturer is recalling 1,700 of its lawn tractor units over a crash hazard. Models D110, D125, D130, D140, D155, D160 and D170 lawn tractors […]

Fiat Chrysler Fined $105m Over Recall Mismanagement

Posted on July 27, 2016July 11, 2022

Admitting to federal safety law violations, Fiat Chrysler has agreed to pay $105 million, submit to federal oversight, and hire an independent monitor. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fiat Chrysler had mishandled 23 recalls affecting approximately 11 million vehicles. The $105 million fine comprises two components: a $70 million cash fine and […]

Ikea Announces Tip-over Hazard For Chests & Dressers

Posted on July 23, 2016April 20, 2023

IKEA recently announced that it would begin offering free wall-anchoring repair kits for its child and adult dressers after two reports of child deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a repair program, in conjunction with IKEA North America, that offers free wall anchoring kits for IKEA chests and dressers. According to incident […]

Vehicles Recalled Due To Fire Hazards

Posted on July 14, 2016July 11, 2022

While there’s a risk of fire after an accident, it’s not something we expect from a supposedly perfectly functioning vehicle. Even though newer vehicles are using alternate power sources like batteries, automobiles have been historically powered by gasoline, a fuel source designed to burn incredibly efficiently and quickly. Car manufacturers pride themselves on creating the […]

Cpsc Recalls For April 26, 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016July 11, 2022

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced three products that manufacturers are recalling because of the safety hazards they pose. Alltrade Tools is recalling their ratcheting tie downs, One World Technologies is recalling their snow blowers, and Stile Products Expands is recalling their folding bicycles. If you or a loved one was injured while using […]