Author Archives: Jay Butchko
High Chairs Sold Exclusively By Amazon.com Recalled Due To Entrapment Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently issued a recall for MJKSARE high chairs for violating federal regulations and posing an entrapment and fall hazard. According to the recall, the recalled high chairs violate the regulations for high chairs, as the leg openings on the high chair are too wide, posing an entrapment… Read More »
CPSC Warns Consumers To Immediately Stop Using Battery Charger Sold On Amazon
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop using SafPow SPC-42020 and AMPOWSURE ASP-C10S42020 battery charges because they pose a serious risk of injury or death. Both companies have refused to issue a recall. The chargers can charge 36-volt lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products. The CPSC… Read More »
Cabinet Heaters Sold By Amazon Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently announced the recall of Caframo Cabinet Heaters due to an electrocution hazard. According to the recall, the crimp holding a wire in place in the cabinet heater is not properly finished and can result in the wire detaching, posing an electrocution hazard. The recall involves model… Read More »
Liberty Hardware Recalls Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars Due To Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of nearly 175,000 tub safety bars. According to the recall, the plastic sticker grip pads can become dislodged after installation on tubs with tapered side walls, making the recalled tub safety bars unstable during use. This poses a fall hazard to any individual… Read More »
Clorox Company Sued Over Exposure To Bacteria
A recent product liability lawsuit has been filed against The Clorox Company after one of their customers was exposed to a dangerous bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and suffered injuries as a result of that exposure. According to the complaint, the Pine-Sol cleaner was purchased around June 2022 when the plaintiff was exposed to an unsafe… Read More »
Amazon Facing Lawsuit Over Defective, Exploding Pressure Cooker
A Texas plaintiff has filed a product liability lawsuit against Amazon for selling her an allegedly defective and unreasonably dangerous Instant Pot pressure cooker. According to the plaintiff, she was sprayed with scalding hot contents of the pressure cooker after it exploded while the lid was being removed. Safety features that are standard on… Read More »
Youth ATVs Recalled Due To Risk Of Serious Injury Or Death
Peace Industry Group has announced the recall of Peace Sports Youth All-Terrain Vehicles due to an injury hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. The handlebars on the ATV pose a laceration hazard if the child’s… Read More »
Two Electric Scooter Brands Recalled Due To Fall Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of two brands of electric scooters: Hover-1 Dynamo E-Scooters and Razor Icon electric scooters. Both scooters have been recalled due to a potential fall hazard. Hover-1 Dynamo E-Scooters DGL Group is recalling Hover-1 Dynamo E-Scooters due to the risk of serious injury and… Read More »
ALDI Recalls Ambiana Single-Serve Coffee Makers Due To Burn Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of ALDI’s brand Ambiana Single-Serve Coffee Makers due to a potential risk of burn injury. According to the recall, the recalled coffee makers can expel hot liquid from the top of the device posing a potential burn hazard to those using the machine. Consumers… Read More »
Florida Mom And Daughter Barely Survive Flying Tire Accident
Flying tire accidents involve tires that come off vehicles while the vehicle is in motion. Such accidents are extremely dangerous, especially when the tire flies off a commercial semi-truck. These tires weigh upwards of 150 pounds and can absolutely destroy a motor vehicle when they’re rolling down a highway at 50 mph. A Florida… Read More »
