It’s no surprise that Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world. It sells millions of products to consumers every day, and most of the time, buyers are happy with those purchases. Sometimes, though, the products consumers receive from Amazon are defective. Such was…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release announcing the advancement of a possible new federal safety standard for crib bumpers. “The proposed rule would prohibit the sale of padded, pillow-like bumpers that fail to meet minimum airflow requirements,” the release…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that Woom bikes is recalling about 5,500 bicycles due to potential fall and injury risks to the rider. The manufacturer has advised owners to immediately stop using the bikes and contact the firm for more information.…
Last October, nonprofit member organization Consumer Reports called for a nationwide recall of all inclined sleep products. This was after an independent study found that such products were not safe for infant sleep. At that point, at least 73 infant deaths had been tied to…
Homestar is recalling about 33,000 Finch three-drawer dressers because of tip-over hazards that may cause injuries or death to young children. Consumers are advised to stop using these dressers and place them in a child-proof area unless they are properly anchored to the wall. Homestar…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that IKEA was recalling about 820,000 KULLEN 3-drawer chests in the U.S. due to tip-over and entrapment hazards. The commission warns consumers to either anchor the chests to the wall or return them for a full…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of about 2,000 Baby Trend Tango Mini Strollers. The products can pose a fall hazard to young children. Parents are advised to immediately stop using the strollers and contact Baby Trend for a replacement…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been urging parents and caregivers to watch out for potential furniture tip-over hazards for years. The commission’s “Anchor It!” campaign, which it launched in 2015, provides education online and via television ads to help parents to become…
On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed three bills that will give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to file lawsuits against their abusers and any related institutions. It was over a year ago that a Pennsylvania grand jury released…
Back in 2011, the State of Virginia passed a law extending the statute of limitations for sexual abuse civil lawsuits from two to 20 years. The law went into effect on July 1, 2011. It allows victims to file lawsuits against their attackers and others…
