Tag Archives: defective products
GM seeks to reject liability claims linked to “old GM”
According to an article by the Detroit Free Press, General Motors is seeking protection from all product liability claims associated with incidents that transpired before it went out of bankruptcy. The plan was made public after the vehicle manufacturer issued an appeal to delay litigation over a class action lawsuit until a federal judge decides on… Read More »
Child strollers recalled due to the risks of amputation and lacerations
In an online report published on January 30, the Huffington Post revealed that Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling roughly 216,000 single and double juvenile strollers after receiving reports that pressing the stroller’s release button might partially amputate consumer’s fingertips, cause severe cuts, or break fingers. The report stated that the strollers B-Agile, Agile… Read More »
Wal-Mart recalls table and chair sets due to fall hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday, January 2, that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling more than 73,000 Mainstays five-piece card table and chair sets following 10 injury reports, including a case of finger amputation. The CPSC stated that the chairs can suddenly collapse, potentially causing fall hazards that might lead to… Read More »