Author Archives: Jay Butchko
CPSC Issues Recall Of Defective Leaf Blowers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently initiated a recall related to DR Power Equipment’s Leaf Blowers and Leaf Vacuums due to a potential laceration hazard. The Walk-Behind Leaf Blowers and Vacuums, and Tow-Behind Leaf Vacuums have a potential defect involving pieces from the leaf blowers and vacuums coming loose inside the… Read More »
Amazon Discusses Streamlined Process For Product Liability Claims
In 2021, Amazon shored up a policy that requires sellers to obtain insurance for product liability claims. It also expanded its A-to-Z Guarantee to cover customers who were injured by dangerous or defective products sold on the marketplace even when a third-party seller has sold the item. Recently, Amazon announced it expanded the Guarantee’s… Read More »
CPSC Recalls Super Lube For Violations Of The Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Several lubricants have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall is related to violations of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act which protects young children from potentially ingesting poisonous products. All products that have the capacity to poison an individual must be kept in child-resistant packaging. The recalled products contain either… Read More »
Snapchat Facing Product Liability Lawsuits Over Fentanyl Overdoses By Teens
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act essentially creates immunity for social media companies that publish third-party material. This includes advertisers. The legislation has broadly suppressed lawsuits that blame social media companies for a wide variety of problems including teen suicide and most recently, drug overdoses. Snap Inc. is being sued by the parents… Read More »
Families Of 4 Individuals Killed In Fiery ATV Accident Sue Manufacturer For “Known Defects”
The families of four individuals who were killed in an ATV accident have sued the manufacturer, Polaris, for knowingly manufacturing a deadly product and placing it into the stream of commerce. According to the lawsuit, four friends in their 20s died last July after the Polaris Razor side-by-side ATV they were in rolled over… Read More »
Medline Industries Recalls 1.5 Million Adult Portable Bed Rails After Two Deaths
Medline Industries issued a recall in May of approximately 1.5 million Medline Bed Assist Bar adult bed rails after two elderly patients tragically died highlighting the severe risks associated with the product. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall emphasizing the danger posed by this particular brand of bed rails. According to… Read More »
Children’s Nightgowns Recalled Due To Flammability Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a recall related to children’s nightgowns for violations of Federal Flammability Standards. These products were sold exclusively on Amazon.com. According to the CPSC, the children’s nightgowns violate the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children. Consumers are advised that… Read More »
Electrolux Group Reannounces Recall Of Frigidaire And Kenmore Electric Ranges Due To Fire And Burn Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges via its website. According to the recall, the surface heating elements can 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or 3) heat to different temperatures than… Read More »
Children’s Yoto Mini Speaker Recalled For Potential Burn And Fire Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has initiated the recall of a children’s mini speaker for potential burn and fire hazards. The recall was announced on April 11 that the Yoto Mini speaker for children is being voluntarily recalled because the lithium-ion battery can potentially overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire risks…. Read More »
Best Buy Issues Recall For 287,000 Air Fryers Due To Overheating And Fire Risk
Best Buy recently issued a recall of over 287,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens due to an overheating risk. The problem can cause the products’ parts to melt or shatter posing fire and laceration risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recent notice that Insignia brand air fryer ovens can overheat… Read More »
