On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 3, 2017 | Product Recalls
Liquid glitter iPhone cases from MixBin Electronics were recently recalled due to a significant defect in the product. Reports state that if a case breaks or leaks, the liquid and glitter mixture can cause skin irritation, burns, and even permanent scarring. So far,...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 3, 2016 | Product Recalls
One of the last things you might have thought you were getting from your local craft store is exposure to toxic mold. Recently Michaels Stores recalled two holiday craft items due to mold being present. Both items were sold on store shelves from October through...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 3, 2015 | emissions-cheating scandal, Product Recalls
Amidst the recent emissions-cheating scandal, automaker Volkswagen has announced that it will be recalling falsely-advertised “clean diesel” vehicles beginning in January of next year. Nearly 11 million VW and Audi vehicles have been affected worldwide....
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jun 2, 2015 | Product Recalls
In May, the Japanese airbag manufacturer, Takata, expanded the recall on their defective airbags to 34 million vehicles in the United States. This more than doubles the initial recall that affected over 13 million automobiles. When we last caught up with the recalls,...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 27, 2015 | Product Recalls
Some of the most trusted products on store shelves are cleaning products. But a clean home should not risk your safety. Recently, CR Brands recalled Mean Green Super Strength Cleaner and Degreaser and Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner and Degreaser due to a...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 22, 2015 | Product Recalls
The problem of mass recalls is not unique to the American auto industry. Recently Volkswagen announced it is recalling 37,979 later model cars do to a faulty sealing cap that has the potential to start a fire should it leak. The affected vehicles are some 2014 and...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 20, 2015 | Product Recalls
As the new year 2015 revs up auto makers continue to struggle with quality control issues. This is evidenced by the recent announcement that GM is recalling 92,221 full-sized trucks and SUV’s for a defect that causes the ignition lock actuators to stick in hot...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jan 13, 2015 | Product Recalls
These days, we sacrifice a lot for efficiency. Keurig systems brew single servings of hot coffee for consumers in less than a minute, and they have become quit a hit for those “on the go.” Despite the speed, efficiency, and popularity of the product, 6.6...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 25, 2014 | Product Recalls
Football season is in full swing, and happy fans are quickly turning sour after home team losses and personal injuries. You heard us right – personal injuries. GCI Outdoor has recalled their BleacherBack Stadium Seats after one user fell four feet to the ground...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Dec 18, 2014 | Product Recalls
If our children are some of the most precious things on the planet, why are so many children’s products so dangerous? Everyday the Consumer Product Safety Commission announces recalls, and it is often baby and toddler products that are found to be defective....
