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What The Blue Wave Above-Ground Pool Recall Teaches About Design Defects And Preventable Injuries
While the purpose of swimming pools is to provide recreation and relief from the heat, when the safety aspects of the pools are not well designed, it can result in serious, even fatal, consequences. In the recent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall of Blue Wave above-ground swimming pools, it can be shown how… Read More »
CPSIA At 18: How The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Shapes Modern Product Liability Claims
When consumers think of product safety, the first thing that comes to mind is product recalls. However, what many people do not know is that there is a federal law that manages these recalls, which changed consumer protection laws in the U.S. significantly: the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). This law… Read More »
Dangerous Household Appliances: What Recent Steam Cleaner Recalls Mean For Consumers
Household cleaning appliances are meant to make life easier and safer for the consumer. However, in cases where the product has a defect, it may put the consumer in harm’s way. In the last few months, there have been steam cleaning appliances recalled by prominent online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart due to… Read More »
Defective Fitness Equipment: Injuries Linked To Recalled Dumbbells Sold By Major Retailers
Home workout routines have been on the rise in recent times, with many consumers purchasing home workout equipment to work out in the comfort of their homes. Adjustable dumbbells and other workout equipment are readily available in stores such as Costco, Amazon, and other national chains. This indicates that such products are accessible to… Read More »
When Online Marketplaces Sell Dangerous Products: Can Amazon Be Held Liable In Florida?
Online shopping is now an integral part of our daily lives. There are millions of online shoppers who buy various products, such as household items, electronic goods, toys, and many other products, from online retail websites such as Amazon on a daily basis. However, this new phenomenon in the retail world has given birth… Read More »
From Recall To Lawsuit: How The CPSC’s Oster Countertop Oven Recall Fits Into Product Liability Law
Product recall actions sometimes start with little fanfare, such as a notice posted on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website. However, recall actions can be indicative of serious issues that have legal ramifications. In the recent recall of Oster French door countertop ovens, a consumer safety recall can escalate into a potential product… Read More »
Unintentional Discharges And Design Defects: The Lawsuits Over The Sig Sauer P320
Product liability laws are intended to ensure that product manufacturers are held accountable for any injuries caused by a defective product. Although product liability laws are often concerned with consumer products, firearms can also become the center of a product liability lawsuit due to defects that create a dangerous product. In the past few… Read More »
Recalled Baby Products And Choking Hazards: Are Retailers Responsible?
Parents use baby products to ensure the safety and comfort of their children. These products include baby sleepwear, cribs, and baby seats. The products are special in the sense that they are made specifically for babies who are more likely to harm themselves. In the past, there have been cases of baby products being… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Dangerous Products Sold Online? The Expanding Liability Of Online Marketplaces
Online shopping has revolutionized the way consumers go about buying things for their daily needs. A few clicks on the computer are all it takes for consumers to buy tools, electronic gadgets, toys, and other household items from vendors located anywhere in the world. Online marketplaces like Amazon have become major hubs that link… Read More »
Exploding Blenders And Product Liability: What Consumers Should Know About Appliance Defects
Household appliances are designed to simplify our lives while making them safer. Coffee makers, blenders, and other appliances are some of the products that we depend on to perform our day-to-day activities. But what about those household appliances that are defectively designed or made? Even an ordinary household appliance like a blender can turn… Read More »
