Author Archives: Jay Butchko
2024 Arctic Cat Mountain Snowmobiles Recalled Due To Crash Hazard
Textron Specialized Vehicles and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have announced the recall of 2024 Arctic Cat Mountain Snowmobiles due to a crash hazard. According to the recall, the pin on the u-joint of the steering knuckle was not swagged correctly. This can allow the pin to come out of the u-joint… Read More »
Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due To Fire Hazard
Samsung recently announced the recall of their slide-in electric ranges. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the front knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact from pets or people, posing a significant fire hazard. Over 1 million units are affected by the recall which was announced on August 8…. Read More »
Head Rush Technologies Recalls 220 Auto-Belay Devices
Are you a climbing enthusiast? If so, you should be aware that Head Rush Technologies has recently recalled 220 auto-belay devices. Auto-belayers are mechanical devices that are used when climbing indoor walls to help keep the climber safe. Typically, you would require a belaying partner to climb. The auto-belay device removes the need for… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death After Georgia Woman Killed By Flying Tire
The family of a Jones County Georgia woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a trucking company after their loved one was killed in a flying tire accident. According to the lawsuit, the tire flew off a semi-truck and smashed into her car. She was killed instantly. The family is suing both the… Read More »
Trader Joe’s Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due To Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Trader Joe’s mango tangerine scented candles due to a potential fire risk. According to the recall, the candle’s flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame and posing a fire hazard. The candles were sold… Read More »
Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady Meter Combos Due To Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Siemens Industry SolarReady meter combos. According to the recall, Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat potentially posing a fire hazard. The product serves as a connection point between the utility power supply, a rooftop solar system, and the main electrical panel serving… Read More »
OneWheel Electric Skateboard Causing Severe Injuries To Riders
Numerous personal injury product liability lawsuits have been filed against Future Motion Inc. over their product, OneWheel. The OneWheel is an electric skateboard product which contains one large wheel in the center of the board and is powered by an electric motor. According to a growing number of product liability lawsuits, the Onewheel contains… Read More »
Table-Top Fire Pit Implicated In Burn Injury Lawsuit
A Lexington couple filed a product liability lawsuit against Colsen Fire Pits, LLC, Gusar, LLC, and Amazon.com, Inc. According to the lawsuit, the couple suffered severe burns as a result of the table-top fire pit. Colsen Fire Pits has been named as the defendant in at least two federal lawsuits filed in Florida and… Read More »
Vitamix Announces Recall Of 569,000 Blending Containers And Blade Bases After Reports Of Numerous Laceration Injuries
Vitamix recently announced the recall of more than half a million blending containers and blade bases sold by retailers nationwide after receiving reports of more than two dozen lacerations, according to a notice posted recently by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall includes all Ascent and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce… Read More »
American Honda Motor Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash And Injury Hazards
American Honda Motor recently initiated the recall of its 2023-2024 Honda off-road motorcycles with model numbers CRF50F, CRF110F, and CRF125F. According to the recall, the grip can detach from the handlebar posing crash and injury dangers. Consumers are directed to immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles and contact American Honda Motor to schedule an… Read More »
