On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jul 30, 2013 | Defective Products
A nationwide recall has been issued for a baby jumper after dozens of children were injured due to a defect in one of the product’s attached toys. The object can snap back too hard and harm the infant while he or she is playing with it, according to the U.S....
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jun 20, 2013 | Defective Products
Even more of a line of pet food products manufactured by a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble Co. is now being recalled over salmonella fears. Dog and cat owners in Wilmington may have heard about the recall of Natura Pet Products pet foods. Readers may also be...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | May 24, 2013 | Defective Products
Defective products are sold in North Carolina every year, and unfortunately, some of these defective products lead to serious and fatal injuries. Consumer product safety advocates want foreign manufacturers to stop selling unsafe and defective products in the U.S. but...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Feb 21, 2013 | Defective Products
Many children’s products in the U.S. are recalled every year. That is why it is important for parents to check and see if any of their child’s products have been recalled as well as report any dangerous toys to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A new...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jan 22, 2013 | Defective Products
Vehicle recalls can represent significant safety issues for drivers in the U.S. A new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that auto manufacturers had more than 650 safety recalls in 2012. The recalls affected more than 17.8 million...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Dec 11, 2012 | Defective Products
Consumers continue to face the risk of buying unsafe or dangerous toys this holiday season. That is why the U.S. federal officials are trying to keep hazardous toys manufactured in other countries from being sold in U.S. stores. So far, federal customs and consumer...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Nov 21, 2012 | Defective Products
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration launched an investigation of the largest U.S. Honda manufacturer after allegations surfaced that they have been selling unsafe motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes. The Honda dealership said they...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Oct 25, 2011 | Defective Products
As Laura Miller writes for Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review, “off-label” use of the Infuse bone graft medical device has caused serious complications in patients who underwent certain types of back surgery – leading some...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Aug 15, 2011 | Defective Products
Federal law requires companies to report possible product defects to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as soon as possible. In the case of Perfect Fitness, the company that makes the Perfect Pullup exercise equipment, it failed to report any problems and was...
On Behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jun 9, 2011 | Defective Products
Auto manufacturer Chrysler, which reorganized under chapter 11 bankruptcy law after the 2008 economic downturn, is maker of the popular and well-known Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee – 2.2 million of them – now finds itself in trouble after the...
