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Category Archives: Product Liability
Kubota Tractor Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Collision Hazards
Recently, Kubota Tractor recalled their “Sidekick” utility vehicle due to ongoing crash hazards. The CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) listed a recall on their website for model number RTV-XG850. The CPSC’s website states “Components of the steering shaft/steering system could have been improperly assembled which…
Peg Perego Recalls Infant Sleeper Bassinets that Pose Suffocation and Fall Hazard to Infants, Violating the Safe Sleep for Babies Act
Peg Perego recently recalled certain sleeper bassinets for violating the Safe Sleep for Babies Act because of the of the suffocation and fall hazards the bassinets present to infants. In addition, the bassinets violate the Infant Sleep Products regulation because they do not have a…
High-Powered Magnetic Toy Balls Recalled Due to Dangerous Ingestion Hazard Leading to Serious Injuries and Multiple Deaths
Thousands of sets of 5mm high-powered magnetic toy balls have been recalled after federal regulators issued several warnings for the toy kits, including the potential risk of choking, serious injury, and death. On December 28, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) announced a recall…
Understanding Product Liability: Golf Cart Modifications and Tragic Consequences
When tragedy strikes due to a product defect, it’s a stark reminder of the importance of product liability laws. Recently, incidents involving golf carts have highlighted the dangers of unauthorized modifications and lax manufacturing standards. Golf carts, popular for leisure and transportation in various settings,…
E-Skateboards Recalled After Reported Deaths
Future Motion, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling all models of its e-skateboards after four known deaths were linked to the Onewheel electric skateboard. The company has issued a voluntary recall of 300,000 boards after initially resisting CPSC’s push…
Recalled Lawnmowers Pose Crash And Laceration Hazards
On October 26, 2023, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers. The recall affected about 830 units, with an additional 30 units sold in Canada. The recalled units were sold at Bobcat and Kubota dealers…
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Amazon to Remove Non-FDA approved Eye Drops Due to Public Health Concerns
On November 13, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Amazon for selling several brands of non-FDA approved eye drops in violation of federal law. Several of the unapproved brands of eye drops included Similasan Pink Eye Relief, the…
Product Recalls: What You Need to Know
When it comes to product recalls, there are a few categories all consumers should know about. First, we have a “physical hazard” recall. This happens when a product poses a risk to consumers’ safety due to certain physical characteristics. “Contamination” is the second type of…
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