There has been a lot of buzz lately about the safety of children’s furniture and the dangers that can arise when not secured and anchored correctly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of Pali Design products due to their potential to tip over causing possible severe injuries, suffocation or death. Pali … [Read more...]
Apple: Beats Pill XL Recall Due to Fire Hazard
Apple Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for Beats Pill XL portable wireless speakers due to a fire hazard. The Cupertino, California based tech company announced through the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) that the affected batteries can overheat, risking potential personal and property damage. The Beats Pill XL recall involves all … [Read more...]
Electrolux Recalls Kenmore Elite Ranges Sold Exclusively at Sears
On May 20, 2015 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued two separate recalls involving the Kenmore Elite Range by Electrolux sold exclusively at Sears. The larger of the recalls includes approximately 5,300 ranges while the smaller only 250 however there is some overlap. The first of the Electrolux recalls is due to the stainless … [Read more...]
Recall of Brewmaster Ceiling Fans by Fanimation
On February 24, 2015 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported a recall of Brewmaster Ceiling Fans by Fanimation. The Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Messa & Associates, P.C. have discovered that the recall was issued because the ceiling fan hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft when operating in reverse … [Read more...]
General Electric Agrees to $3.5 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Fire Hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reporting that General Electric (GE) has agreed to pay a $3.5 million civil penalty as a result of their failure to report an unreasonable risk of serious injury caused by defective ranges and dishwashers. The connector in the range’s wire harness can overheat and cause a fire and risk dangers of … [Read more...]