In a previous post, we discussed a federal case against retailer Amazon filed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The lawsuit is one of the dozens filed over the years attempting to hold the company liable for any defective products it sells on its site....
Defective Products & Machinery
Who is responsible for damages caused by defective products?
When a product has a defect, it puts consumers and anyone who uses the product in danger. Should a person get hurt using a defective product, they may want to pursue a product liability claim. But knowing who is liable for a defective product may be more complicated...
Defective warning lights: What happens when they don’t work
Today's cars and trucks come with sophisticated warning systems and detection programs that are supposed to keep motorists safe. When something is wrong or a part requires service, computer software will typically trigger a warning light to alert drivers. These lights...
Reporting systems fail to protect victims of defective products
Numerous reporting requirements are in place to notify consumers of product defects and pull hazardous items from the market. Unfortunately, these systems do not always work as they should. One example of this is something called Section 37. What is Section 37?...
Understanding defective warning labels
Product liability claims allow individuals harmed by a defective product to pursue financial compensation for injuries suffered as a result of that product. However, these claims are not limited to products with a flawed design or faulty manufacturing. Parties might...
What makes a machine defective?
Individuals unfamiliar with the legal system often misunderstand cases involving defective products. People might jump to conclusions and assume a product is defective just because it caused an accident. Or they blame their own clumsiness for an injury caused by...
Nissan Muranos recalled for potential steering joint separation
Nissan is recalling 15,233 Murano SUVs from the 2020 model year because a fault in the steering column could result in loss of vehicle control. This could substantially increase the risk of a crash. According to Consumer Reports, the potentially defective parts are in...
Kia Sportages and Cadenzas recalled for fire risk: park outside
Kia has recalled almost 380,000 Sportage SUVs and Cadenza sedans in the U.S. because there is a risk of a fire in the engine compartment. The Korean automaker urges owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until they are fixed. According to the...
NHTSA investigating Toyota RAV4s for potential stall, fire risks
According to one report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid owner in Colorado was driving along at 50 mph when the check engine light came on. Then, white smoke emerged from the hood of the vehicle. There was a fire...
Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertibles recalled for seat belt issue
Certain Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles have been recalled because their front seat belts may not retract fully, which means they may not fully comply with federal occupant crash protection standards. The problem is that the geometry of the front seat belt retractor is...