Category: Product Liability

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last Thursday the recall of 80,000 IKEA Patrull Klamma Baby Gates and their extensions because of an issue where the gate can open unexpectedly.

IKEA Recalls Baby Gates

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last Thursday the recall of 80,000 IKEA Patrull Klamma Baby Gates and their extensions because of an issue where the gate can open unexpectedly. With the issue of the gate opening unintentionally, it could result in a...

General Mills Inc. E.Coli Recall

General Mills Inc. has announced a recall regarding three flavors of their Betty Crocker cake mix due to E.coli concerns. Escherichia coli, also known as E.coli, are bacteria found in the environment, intestines of people and animals, as well as food (CDC).  Although...

General Motors Ignition Switch Lawsuit

General Motors is back in court after a federal appeals court ruled that the auto manufacturer knew their ignition switches were dangerous. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled that GM knew about the defective switches when it entered bankruptcy...

This Week (July 11) in Product Recalls

6 new product recalls have been announced since last week from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) including fireworks, hoverboards, and strollers. Winco Fireworks Cone Fountain Fireworks are being recalled by Wino Fireworks due to an issue when igniting....

Breast Cancer Drug Taxotere and Permanent Hair Loss

Breast cancer treatment can affect the hair on your body in different ways. Your hair may change colors, become very thin, or fall out. One particular drug caused permanent hair loss. The manufacturing brand of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere, Sanofi Aventis, failed to...

This Week (July5) in Product Recalls

3 new recalls have been announced since last week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) including recalls for children’s nightgowns, ROV’s and Ikea’s MALM 6-drawer chests. Children’s Nightgowns by Saro Trading Saro Trading Company has recalled 7,800 of...