Tag Archives: product liability
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Dodge Charger Vehicles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently issued a recall for 322,000 Dodge Charger sedans, prompted by malfunctioning side airbags that could deploy if the car’s doors are slammed shut. The recall announcement comes on the heels of an earlier announcement this summer from the company, when 844,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks were recalled. According to the company, […]
New Fireworks Law Leads to “Giant” July 4th Explosion
At least one high-profile New Yorker took advantage of the state’s new fireworks law, and in doing so reminded us why we had the old law. In November of 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing various fireworks to be sold during specified time periods. One of those periods is June 1st through July 5th, […]
Water Bottles Recalled After Possible E. Coli Contamination
Consumers could be facing some risks when they take a drink from a cold bottle of water this summer, as the Niagara Bottling Company has issued a recall of some of its products upon discovering a spring it uses as a source of water was contaminated with E. coli. The products were widely distributed to […]
Ford Recalls New F-150 Pickup Trucks
Automaker Ford recently issued a recall of more than 12,300 of its 2015 model year F-150 pickup trucks. The recall spans North America and involves the possible faulty riveting on the upper intermediate or I-shaft. Separation of the unit can cause an unpredictable loss of steering control. One incident that appears related to the recall […]
