http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/ en-us 2008-06-30T00:47:01-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/06/320000_jardine_cribs_recalled.html Another crib line made the news headlines this month, as Jardine Enterprises and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall of 320,000 Jardine cribs because they pose a potential hazard for strangulation or entrapment. The recall was... Injuries to Children & Minors Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-06-30T00:47:01-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/06/us_congress_examines_use_of_ph_1.html This month, a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee met to examine the way the government handles phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), two chemicals that have been used for over half a century on numerous consumer products. Phthalates is often used... Injuries to Children & Minors Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-06-24T21:43:37-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/06/defective_clothing_can_cause_s.html A products liability lawsuit that has recently made national headlines involves a female traffic cop who is suing Victoria’s Secret for an eye injury she says she sustained in May 2007 because of a defective thong. Macrida Patterson says that... Clothing Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-06-19T18:46:13-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/06/childrens_merrygoround_and_pla_1.html The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recalls of about 15,000 Children’s Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds and approximately 11,000 Backyard Leisure Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets because they pose a fall hazard to... Injuries to Children & Minors Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-06-13T10:33:29-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/06/auto_regulators_want_more_time.html At a June 4 hearing before the US Senate, auto safety regulators said they need more time to make sure that adding more headroom and weight to vehicle roofs will not increase the chances of a vehicle rollover. At the... Automotive Product Liability Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-06-11T22:08:30-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/06/entrapment_is_key_issue_behind.html Two separate recalls yesterday highlighted the dangers of child entrapment. Along with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Importer Bassettbaby voluntarily recalled about 550 Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs, model number 5446-0521, and manufacturer Simmons Kids recalled about 20,000... Injuries to Children & Minors Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-06-06T16:15:01-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/05/toyota_recalls_90000_2008_high.html Toyota is recalling over 90,000 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVS because the seat belts in the third row may not secure a child restraint system properly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the seat belt webbing is... Injuries to Children & Minors Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-05-30T13:39:31-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/05/walt_disney_recalls_pirates_of.html Last week, Walt Disney Store announced the recall of 8,000 Tinker Bell wands and 4,100 Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags due to excessive levels of lead. Both products were made in China. The sleeping bags’ zippers contain lead paint.... Injuries to Children & Minors Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-05-27T13:18:44-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/05/nhtsas_latest_warning_about_ri.html The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning 15-passenger van users to drive safely this summer. New research shows that the number of deadly 15-passenger van rollovers increases between June through August, with 31% of all 15-passenger van rollover accidents... Automotive Product Liability Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-05-20T11:08:22-07:00 http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2008/05/ford_recalls_over_655000_linco_1.html Ford Motor Inc. is voluntarily recalling over 655,000 F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Trucks following reports of 11 minor accidents. 2005 and 2006 models with 5.4 liter 3-valve engines are affected by the recall. The automaker wants to repair... Automotive Product Liability Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2008-05-15T14:51:27-07:00