Blog: Product Safety and Recalls

Many companies that make cars, electronics, food, cosmetics, and drugs recall their products every year. You may have heard of recalled products in the news and, in fact, even owned products that were recalled. If you were harmed by a product that was under recall, you have probably already spoken to an attorney about your …

If you have been injured in an accident involving a defective vehicle or vehicle part, you may have questions. Luckily, we have answers for you regarding recalls and a concept known as “crashworthiness.” Hopefully this information will help you make informed decisions when you think you have a personal injury case. At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & …

You may be surprised to find that your vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and wonder what this means. When your vehicle is on a safety recall list, it can create hazards to you and your passengers. When recalled defects go unrepaired, there is the possibility that you could be injured or even killed …

If you have a vehicle that is included in a recall, you should never ignore advice to get it fixed. There is a potential danger to you or your passengers when your vehicle is under recall and it is the job of the manufacturer to have it fixed for you. You will be made aware …

Sometimes, a vehicle manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will determine that there are risks associated with a vehicle because they fail to meet the minimum safety standards. When this occurs, the manufacturer has a responsibility to fix a vehicle at no cost to the owner. This typically consists of repairing it, …

There were many personal injury and product defect lawsuits pending for the 2016 year, ending with settlements of millions to the people affected by them. Fortunately, many of these lawsuits brought results to victims who have been affected negatively or even permanently injured because of the events. Here are just a few of the biggest …

Every year, children are injured and even killed by toys, especially around the Christmas season when many new toys are hitting shelves. Some of the most common injuries caused by toys are lacerations, bone fractures, burns, wounds, strangulation, and suffocation. Some injuries will occur because parents were not watching the child or because the toy’s …

Every year, many vehicles are recalled because of defects and other associated issues that warrant a recall. One of the most recent, enormous recalls revolves around the Volkswagen company for a defective emissions control system that went awry. Lawyers have recently commented on the case that, “This is not an ordinary case” and have been …

The weather is beautiful, the picnics have begun, and you’re out grilling some food for family and friends! However, in many cases grills have caused some catastrophic accidents, resulting in burns and more. In fact, recently a veteran sports reporter by the name of Hannah Storm suffered burn injuries when her home gas grill exploded, …

Each year, many people are injured by fireworks and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been researching this data heavily over the past few years to take steps toward prevention. Fireworks injuries can always be prevented by following safety steps that we have provided to you today. The reality of the situation is that …

Recently, Japanese supplier Takata was under scrutiny (and still is to this day) because they became known for the largest safety recall in automotive history that is only growing. In the news, they released information that they would be recalling as many as 40 million more airbags linked to a defect that caused numerous injuries …

As many already know, Japanese auto supplier Takata has been under scrutiny in the news for awhile now due to a deadly air bag crisis that has turned into the largest recall in U.S. history – with an astounding 1 in 4 drivers affected by it! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration commented on the …

Keeping consumers safe and healthy as well of free of any food-related illness is top priority when working in the food industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently taken new strides to ensure that new procedures would be set in place for handling retaliation complaints under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. This …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has a mission to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses sharing the roadways with other drivers. Many of the techniques and strategies that they use include developing and enforcing regulations for safety purposes, harnessing safety information to focus on higher risks, and targeting educational …

On April 18, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released information that particular vehicles may be part of a current safety recall that could pose risks to drivers and passengers alike. If these defects do not get instant repairs, they could lead to injury or even death.   What …

Recalls are happening all the time in our day to day lives. Products are found to be defective and harmful to consumers, and are pulled from the shelves so reimbursements can be made. What happens if a vehicle is recalled? How does an auto company handle the recall and make sure that consumers are safe? …