It seems almost common place to hear big corporations promoting “corporate responsibility” and claiming to make “safer products” for consumers. Talk, however, is often cheap and actions usually speak louder than words. According to the Consumer Product Saftey Commission, Black & Decker Inc., a Maryland based power tool manufacturer, has agreed to pay a $960,000 civil [...]
Aug
4
2011
4
2011
Jun
14
2011
14
2011
Out of the frying pan into the fire–GE Zoneline air conditioners could present fire hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Tuesday of more than 90,000 General Electric Co. (GE) air conditioners and heaters, stating that electrical malfunction in the units pose a fire hazard. The heaters and air conditioners, manufactured in Japan and China and distributed by GE, were sold under the name “GE Zoneline.” General Electric [...]
Jul
15
2010
15
2010
A Reminder to Farmers As We Approach the Harvest: Stay Safe
A recent article in The Crescent-News highlighted the dangerous nature of farm work. There are hazards all over on a farm, from heavy equipment and chemicals to grain bins and silos.   The Centers for Disease Control states that agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries, a fact with which GTB&S attorneys are all too familiar. For example, in [...]
Jul
14
2010
14
2010
82,000 Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Over Safety Concerns
In response to new rules from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, popular retailer Pottery Barn has recalled 82,000 drop-side cribs according to a recently published story. The potential safety hazard with drop-side cribs is that the drop-side rail can become partially detached, creating a gap between the rail and mattress where a baby might get [...]
Feb
8
2010
8
2010
What Did I Just Buy?
By now you’ve all heard about the problems Toyota is having. Even in 2010, defective products are a reality from which no one is immune. Dealerships throughout the region are struggling to repair or replace all defective products. Defective products present two choices to manufacturers: pretend there isn’t a problem or recall the products. Often [...]