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  • Vans Recalled for Failure to Comply with Federal Standards

    Posted Feb 22nd, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a news statement, the Morgan Olson Corporation, in accordance with the guidelines and standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced the recall of certain walk-in van type vehicles, manufactured from September 1, 2009, to February 2, 2012, with sliding front side doors. These vehicles have door latch systems that fail to meet the strength requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Vehicle latches that fail to comply with these requirements increase the risk of partial or full occupant ejection, especially in the event of an accident. The potential amount of vehicles affected by this recall is 8,316. Owners will be notified and the vehicles will be repaired, by way of a new latch being installed, free of cost.

    As a York car accident attorney, I’ve seen this sort of vehicle safety recall several times before and fully appreciate the injuries that occupants of these vehicles can suffer should the defective part fail during a crash. I know that vehicle manufacturers do a lot to ensure the safety of their vehicles for their customers, however, occasionally mistakes can be made. If you’ve been injured in an accident that you think was the result of a defective auto part, it may be in your best interests to speak with a car accident lawyer experienced in these matters to learn more about your rights as a consumer.

  • Trucks Recalls Because of Fire Hazard, Faulty Brakes

    Posted Feb 22nd, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a press statement, Caterpillar Inc, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced they are recalling their Caterpillar commercial trucks because of the unexpected continuous brake application resulting from an internal leakage of the Bendix relay valves. This leakage may lead to the brakes overheating and result in a vehicle fire. This leakage of valves can also cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. Caterpillar announced that the owners and dealers can receive a repair of their vehicles free of charge by contacting the company and scheduling an appointment with one of their technicians. However, this will only be a temporary repair until Bendix can develop a permanent replacement part that addresses the problem.

    As a Lancaster car accident lawyer, I’ve seen the results of motorists using defective auto products many times over the course of my career and I understand the kinds of tragic injuries they can suffer as a result. Vehicle manufacturers take great care to ensure that quality products reach their customers, however, through the development of these parts, mistakes can be made. If you’ve suffered an injury in a crash that you think can be attributed to the installation of a defective auto product, contact a car accident lawyer in your city to discuss the legal options that may be available to you.

  • Nissan Recalls 2012 Vehicles Due to Faulty Airbags

    Posted Feb 22nd, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a press release, Nissan North America Inc, in cooperation and in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced the recall of Nissan Altima and Nissan Versa, model 2012 vehicles because of their side curtain air bag, which contains an incorrect propellant mixture of component. The side curtain air bag may not deploy, due to the insufficient output of the compressed gas, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants during a crash. Nissan, the manufacturer, is in the process of notifying owners and dealers that they will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, free of cost. The owners are encouraged contact Nissan to set up an inspection.

    As a Harrisburg personal injury attorney, I have seen this kind of vehicle safety recall many times in the past and understand the devastating injuries that motorists can suffer due to their use. That said, I also know the challenges that manufacturers face when attempting to develop quality products for their customers. Occasionally, mistakes are made during this process that can affect the end product. If you’ve sustained an injury in an accident that you believe was the result of a defective auto product, speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area.

  • Volvos Recalled Because of Defective Brakes

    Posted Feb 17th, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a news statement, Volvo Trucks North America, in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has decided to recall their 2011-2012 VHD and 2011-2013 VNL and VNM vehicles in the wake of reports of internal leakage developed by Bendix relay valves. Since the leak can result in air pressure in the primary or secondary brake, thereby causing continuous brake application, it’s feared that an overheating of the brakes may lead to a fire hazard. In other cases, it can also cause the wheels to lock up, which may result in the driver losing control of the vehicle. Volvo is in the process of notifying owners of the defect, and will provide a temporary remedy until Bendix can develop a permanent repair.

    As a Lancaster personal injury attorney, I know the difficulties that auto manufacturers face when developing quality vehicles for their customers. Over the coarse of my career, I’ve also witnessed the tragic injuries that can result from the installation of defective parts. If you’ve sustained an injury in an accident that you think was the result of a faulty auto product, speak with a personal injury lawyer to discuss the legal avenues that may be available to you.

  • Espresso Discs Recalled Due to Burn Hazards

    Posted Feb 17th, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a press statement, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in association with Kraft Foods Global Inc, has announced that the firm is recalling approximately 2.1 million packages of Tassimo Espresso T Discs immediately. The recall is based on confirmed reports that they were posing a burn hazard to the user as well as bystanders by getting clogged and spraying hot liquid and coffee grounds onto them during or after brewing. As many as 21 incidents, including four of second degree burn injuries, having been reported so far, which has prompted the manufacturer to advise consumers to stop using the product. The coffee discs were available through department, home improvement and other retail outlets across the country from August 2011 through February 2012. Consumers are being encouraged to stop using the espresso discs at once and contact the company to receive a full refund.

    As a Harrisburg personal injury attorney, I’ve seen similar safety recalls in the past and understand the devastating injuries that defective products can cause to consumers. If you’ve suffered an injury through the normal use of a defective or poorly designed product, consult a personal injury lawyer experienced in these matters to learn more about your rights as a consumer and the legal options that may be open to you.

  • Cold Sprays Recalled Due to Health Risks

    Posted Feb 16th, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a news release, Wholistic Herbs Inc, in cooperation with and in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), issued a recall of all quantities of “Koff & Kold” spray and “Kold Sore” spray distributed from March 2009 through February 2012. These products can be identified by the “USE BY” date, which should be prior to February 2012 to be affected by this recall, located on the bottom of the bottle. The recall was issued after a routine FDA inspection found labeling issues and that the products were not sterile. To date, no illnesses have been reported, but consumers are urged to discontinue use of these products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions are urged to contact the company for further information.

    As a York personal injury attorney, I know the tragic injuries that can result from the use of defective products. Companies do a lot in the way of screening their products so that they are safe for their consumers, however mistakes are sometimes made. If you’ve sustained an injury or fallen ill through the normal use of a hazardous or otherwise defective product, speak with a personal injury lawyer experienced in these matters in your town to discuss your legal rights and the possible legal avenues open to you.

  • Champion Buses Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

    Posted Feb 16th, 2012 By in Car Safety, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a press statement, Champion Bus, Inc, in accordance with the guidelines and standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced it is recalling M1235 model transit buses, which were manufactured between 9th March, 2011 to 18th November, 2011, due to defective turn signals. Roughly 30 vehicles are affected by this recall. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe, thus causing risk of short circuit, which could potentially result in a vehicle fire. This poses a considerable safety risk to consumers. The company will inform the owners of these vehicles and schedule free inspections of the affected buses. Repairs will be performed by the company free of cost, if necessary.

    As a Lancaster car accident attorney, I’ve witnessed this kind of voluntary safety recall several times in the past and the devastating injuries that can result from the use of defective products. Manufacturers face many difficulties when developing quality products for their customers and, occasionally, mistakes can be made. If you’ve sustained an injury in an accident that you think was linked to the use of a defective auto product, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer in your town to discuss your rights as a consumer and the possible legal options that may be available to you.

  • Versas Recalled Due to Faulty Shifter Assembly

    Posted Feb 16th, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a press release, Nissan North America, Inc, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced that they have decided to recall 36,608 Nissan Versas model year 2012, due to their failure to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Because of a faulty shifter rod and knob, the vehicles can inadvertently be shifted out of “Park” without depressing the brake pedal. This defect poses a crash hazard to motorists and an injury hazard to nearby pedestrians. The affected Versas were manufactured between 9th June, 2011 to 13th January, 2012. Owners will be notified by the company to schedule an appointment at their local dealership where a technician will inspect and, if necessary, replace the shifter knob and shifter assembly free of charge.

    As a Harrisburg personal injury lawyer, I’ve seen this sort of vehicle safety recall many times in the past and I understand the challenges that manufacturers face when building quality products for their customers. That said, I have also witnessed the injuries that can result through the use of similar defective products. If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident that you think was the result of a faulty or defective auto product, consult an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area to learn more about your legal rights.

  • Infant Bodysuits Recalled Because of Choking Hazard

    Posted Feb 10th, 2012 By in Child Safety, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a news statement, Weeplay Kids LLC, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced that Carter’s Watch the Wear Body Suits and Sleep ’N Play Garments, manufactured in Bangladesh and imported by Weeplay Kids of New York, are being recalled because the snaps can potentially detach from the garment’s fabric, posing a choking hazard to kids and infants wearing them. Approximately 128,000 body suits and garments are affected by this recall. There have been more than 30 reports concerning the defect in the garments, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers are advised to avoid using the affected garments and contact Weeplay to receive replacement garments for free.

    As a Harrisburg personal injury attorney, I’ve seen this sort of voluntary safety recall many times over the coarse of my career and understand the tragic injuries that can result from the use of a defective product, especially where children are concerned. If you or your child have suffered an injury through the normal use of a poorly designed or otherwise defective product, it may be in your interests to consult an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area to discuss the possible legal avenues that may be open to you.

  • RVs Recalled Due to Wheel Separation Hazard

    Posted Feb 10th, 2012 By in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall With | No Comments

    In a news release, Crossroads RV, in cooperation with and in accordance with the guidelines of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced the recall of certain Rushmore and Elevation recreation vehicles, starting in February, 2012. Vehicles fitted with Panther style 16″, 8-lug aluminum wheels and vehicles that were manufactured from June 1, 2011 through January 12, 2012 are affected by this recall. Manufacturing defects with the wheel center cap that could result in wheel separation are being cited as the reason for this recall. Wheel separation poses a significant crash hazard to motorists, as well as a safety hazard to nearby pedestrians. The company is in the process of notifying owners of the defect and will replace the center caps free of charge.

    As a York personal injury attorney, I’ve seen similar safety recalls for defective auto products in the past and understand the difficulties that companies face when trying to produce quality products for their customers. I’ve also seen the tragic injuries that can result from the use of a defect auto part and the impact it can have on consumers. If you’ve sustained an injury in an accident that you believe was the result of a defective or poorly designed auto product, consider speaking with a personal injury lawyer experienced in these matters in your town.

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