As proud members of the Colorado Springs, Colorado, community, we know that the little ones in your family mean the world to you. Watching them grow up is a true joy (though not without challenges), as you help them learn and develop in your home and neighborhood. With this is mind, the Colorado Springs […]
Late Recall by GM for Faulty Ignition Switch Linked to 13 Traffic Deaths
As the owner of a vehicle, you expect the manufacturer to take the utmost caution with concerns to driver and passenger safety. Unfortunately, even major auto corporations—General Motors, in this case—sometimes cut corners or don’t address a problem as quickly as they should. According to a recent report from 7NEWS Denver, 13 GM traffic deaths […]
Defective GM Ignition Switch Cover Up
Trial lawyers work to hold corporations accountable when they put profits over people and when government agencies fail to protect the public. A great example of this is shown in the video below of former trial lawyer Sen. Claire McCaskill as she relentlessly questions General Motors CEO Mary Barra. During this hearing at the Senate’s […]
Children’s Pajamas Recalled Because of Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
P R Newswire reported that on February 28th, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Papa Bear Loungeabouts children’s pajamas and sleepwear, because the garments “fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.” While there have been no injury or incidence reported, prnewswire […]
Toyota to Pay $1.1 Billion to Settle Gas-Pedal Suit
Toyota Motor has agreed to pay over $1 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit over unintended acceleration issues in its vehicles. If the settlement is approved, it will be one of the largest of its type in automotive history, but Toyota admitted no fault in proposing the settlement. The class-action suit was filed in 2010 […]
Kolcraft Strollers Recalled for Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada have announced a voluntary recall of about 36,000 Kolcraft Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers in the United States, and almost 300 of the same strollers in Canada. According to the CPSC, children and other users can get their fingers caught in the opening of the […]
Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of of carbon bicycle handlebar stems because of of defects in the products that can cause them to break, posing a fall risk for the rider. For safety, please read the list of products here, as reported by prnewswire.com. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately […]
Ford Recalls Sedans Over Risk of Wheels Falling Off
Reuters reported earlier this month that the Ford Motor Company has recalled almost 129,000 of its Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan in the U.S. because of concern that their 17-inch wheels may fall off. As of the end of September, Ford had found six cases in which a wheel had fallen off. “In some vehicles from […]
FDA Revamps Website For Better Access To Food Recalls
President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act into law on January 4th, which gives the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to recall food that may be tainted, access records from food producers, and and quarantine geographical areas. This law also requires the creation of a consumer-friendly recall search engine. In keeping with the new […]
Lowe’s Voluntarily Joins Recall on Blinds
Home improvement giant Lowe’s is voluntarily recalling six million Roman shades and five million roll-up blinds after a reports of near-strangulations on the cords of the blinds. A four-year old boy from Lexington, South Carolina suffered burns on his neck in July after becoming entangled in the cord of a Roman shade. In Arvada, Colorado in November […]
