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Defective Consumer ProductsThe household products that we use everyday in some circumstances may cause injury. Depending on the product and the circumstnaces of the injury, a viable legal claim may or may not exist. Product examples include: baby walkers, bed rails, child toys, contact lenses or solutions, cosmetics, cribs, food, exercise equipment (treadmill, elliptical, stair master), fireworks, garage door and opener, hair bleach, lawn mower, mower blade, paper shredder, spacer heater, tobacco, cigarette, and water vaporizers and humidifiers. Recent Consumer Products Recalls and Safety Notices The following are the latest recalls and safety notices issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission covering consumer products: Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured HomesThe furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers. Posted on 3 February 2012 | 9:00 am
HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards. Posted on 2 February 2012 | 9:00 am
LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall HazardThe welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Posted on 2 February 2012 | 8:30 am
Konica Minolta Recalls Printers Due to Fire HazardThe printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. Posted on 2 February 2012 | 8:00 am
Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock HazardA short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers. Posted on 2 February 2012 | 7:00 am
Hurricane Style Lights Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire HazardAn electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. Posted on 1 February 2012 | 10:30 am
Holiday Tea Light Candle Warmers Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards. Posted on 1 February 2012 | 10:00 am
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire HazardThe power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. Posted on 1 February 2012 | 9:00 am
BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards. Posted on 26 January 2012 | 10:00 am
Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion HazardGel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults. Posted on 23 January 2012 | 11:30 am
Expandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion HazardGel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults. Posted on 23 January 2012 | 11:30 am
Steelcase Inc. Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall HazardThe pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out, posing a fall hazard to the user. Posted on 18 January 2012 | 11:30 am
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn HazardThe heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Posted on 12 January 2012 | 11:00 am
Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock HazardThe wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs. Posted on 12 January 2012 | 9:00 am
Demdaco Recalls Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Due to Fire HazardThe tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Posted on 11 January 2012 | 8:30 am
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Kocher Elected Chair of Products Liability Committee Partner Scott Kocher has been elected to serve as Chair of the Products Liability Section of the Oregon State Bar for 2009. The Products Liability Section provides support and resources relating to products liability law to attorneys statewide. SPOTLIGHT Crib Defects Revealed Recent reports are raising concerns about dangerous defects in current-model cribs. The reports follow an October 2008 recall of 1.6 million cribs. At issue are potential strangulation hazards created by drop-rail and platform designs, including certain models distributed by Delta Enterprise. Our firm welcomes inquiries from parents who wish to speak with an attorney about safety concerns or injuries related to a defective crib or baby bed. Please call 503-445-2103 or 1-800-800-1004. INVESTIGATIONS Child Stroller Injury Our attorneys are currently investigating fingertip amputation injuries and lacerations caused by hinges in Maclaren strollers. Propane and Gas Stove Explosions or Fires Our attorneys are currently investigating injuries and fatalities caused by propane and gas stoves, fireplaces, and other heating devices. OUR SERVICE AREA: Our attorneys are licensed in Oregon and Washington, and serve people who have been hurt throughout the Pacific Northwest. The cities we serve include: In Oregon: Albany, Ashland, Astoria, Beaverton, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Grants Pass, Gresham, Hermiston, Hillsboro, Hood River, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Lincoln City, McMinnville, Medford, Newport, Pendleton, Portland, Roseburg, Salem, The Dalles, and Tillamook. In Washington: Aberdeen, Bellingham, Everett, Kennewick, Longview, Olympia, Port Angeles, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Walla Walla, and Yakima. |
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