Recall Alert: Banzai In-Ground Pool Slide
On April 26, 2012, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Toys R Us Inc., announced the voluntary recall of Banzai In-Ground Pool Slides after several reports surfaced regarding the ser…

Lawsuits Filed in Lightning Strike Death
The family members of Bryan Bradley, a New Jersey concrete worker who was killed last year while working at the Revel Casino construction site, filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week.  Bradley was struck by lightning as he poured concrete at the c…

Flammability Requirements for Children’s Sleepwear
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has enforced flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear since at least 2001. These requirements are intended to protect children from burns. They require sleepwear between sizes 9 months …

Recall Alert: AmerTac Led Night Lights
On March 1, 2012, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with AmerTac of Saddle River, New Jersey, announced a voluntary recall of its popular LED night lights. The recall was prompted due to the presence of serious fire…

Pennsylvania Texting While Driving Law Takes Effect Next Week
Pennsylvania drivers take note: Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law takes effect next week. Starting March 8, 2012, drivers throughout the Commonwealth are prevented from using cell phones and similar devices for messaging while operating motor vehicle…

Tassimo Coffee Makers Recalled for Causing Burn Injuries
Single-serve coffee maker company Tassimo has recalled nearly 2 million coffee makers after multiple reports of burn injuries to consumers.  In addition, the company has recalled more than 4 million packages of coffee due to a similar product defect…

The Hypocrisy of Tort Reform
Tort reform has long been a hot button issue in America, and it is likely to get hotter as we approach the 2012 presidential election. It is time now to expose these tort ‘reformers’ for what they really are:  hypocrites and liars. Tort reformer…

Protecting Children from Furniture Tip-over Dangers
As parents, we are constantly worried about the safety of our children. Our focus is most often directed at the dangers outside our homes.  Our homes, however, can be just as dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents to take si…

Recent Recalls of Children’s Products
Two more recent product recalls should remind parents to be vigilant about the dangers posed by negligently designed and manufactured products, even those marketed by well known and ostensibly reputable companies. Approximately 7,700 canopies from be…

Abuse of Prescription Painkillers Caused Poisoning to Become Leading Cause of Death
For nearly 30 years, car crashes were the leading cause of death in the United States.  According to a study recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that changed in 2008 when poisoning became the leading cause of injury…