A defective consumer product may cause burn injuries to you or a family member. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as catching on fire or releasing strong chemicals. Whatever the cause, burn injuries can be severe, putting you or an injured loved one at...
Burn injuries and their causes
A defective consumer product may cause burn injuries to you or a family member. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as catching on fire or releasing strong chemicals. Whatever the cause, burn injuries can be severe, putting you or an injured loved one at...
Many Amazon-Branded Electronics May Be Dangerous And Defective
Although Amazon is one of the most profitable retailers in the world, the online giant may be showing signs of vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities don’t come in the form of competition, but rather in liability for dangerous and defective products. Earlier this...
Court Holds Amazon Liable For Defective Products
Amazon is one of the biggest companies in the world, and its dominance as an online retailer continues to grow every year. In fact, Amazon has gone beyond simply providing the platform to connect buyers and sellers. In some cases, it partners with businesses to take...
Is your child’s car seat safe?
Often, various organizations and agencies in New Mexico offer child safety seat installation demonstrations. If you have taken one of these, you may feel confident that your child will be protected in a motor vehicle collision. However, there is more to child...
Check your vehicle for safety recalls
After a company sends out recall notices, customers in New Mexico should follow the recommended steps to make sure that they are not harmed by defective or dangerous products. When the products are vehicle components, the issue could become deadly if the company does...
Honda recalls one million vehicles
The Honda Motor Company has announced that it will recall 1.1 million Honda and Acura vehicles because of faulty air bag inflators. This is now the largest motor vehicle recall in history. Not to be confused with an earlier recall involving Takata airbags, this new...
WATCH releases list of dangerous toys
The holidays are over and it is now time to take stock of the gifts given to the kids. Mom and dad may be careful to pick toys that are fun, safe and age appropriate, but Aunt Kathy who has grown kids or confirmed bachelor Uncle John may not even consider issues of...
Company recalls weightlifting equipment after severe injuries
Paralysis and other injuries resulting from using weightlifting equipment from Cybex Smith Press has triggered the recall of 15,000 units manufactured between 1989 and 2009. The news of the recall was officially announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission...
EPA announces policy changes asbestos and hazardous materials
The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics recently announced a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) change in policies regarding asbestos. A mineral once widely used in building materials because of its flame-retardant properties, it has...