Defective & Dangerous Products

• Odorless Gas Incident Emphasizes Importance Of Winter Heating Safety Precautions

  David Mittleman | November 12, 2008 9:52 AM | 3 CommentsLansing, MI

  Two Visalia men were awarded a $12.3 million verdict against Southern California Gas Company after both men were injured by an odorless gas explosion. The two men were trying to ignite a...

• Proctor & Gamble Recalls Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray

  David Mittleman | November 22, 2009 10:00 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  Proctor & Gamble has recalled approximately 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company discovered bacteria in some test samples of the product. The specific bacteria, B....

• Recent Michigan Taser Incidents Cause Concern for Safety, Use of Force

  David Mittleman | November 17, 2009 5:11 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  Two recent incidents involving the use of Tasers have grabbed headlines throughout Michigan and around the country, again raising doubts about the safety of the product and its use by law...

• 5.5 Million Window Blinds and Shades Recalled After Three Children Died of Strangulation

  David Mittleman | August 28, 2009 10:36 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  Reports that three children died after being strangled by window blind pull cords have prompted six window covering manufacturers to recall their products. According to the Consumer Product Safety...

• Pool Operators Make Little Progress in Updating Safety Features

  David Mittleman | January 22, 2009 8:59 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  About a month ago, I wrote about how swimming pool operators would be required to install new safety devices aimed at preventing entanglement and drowning. Despite having nearly a year to comply...

• Nail Guns Useful, But Can be Dangerous and Deadly

  David Mittleman | May 28, 2008 1:42 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI

  Nail guns, once used exclusively by professional builders and carpenters, are now common consumer power tools. While these devices can make construction projects considerably more efficient, they...

• Amongst Other Dangerous Chinese Imports, ATVs Are Added to the List

  David Mittleman | November 25, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Here’s another product to add to the growing list of dangerous Chinese imports: besides contaminated pet food and toys coated in lead paint, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are the latest danger...

• Florida Jury Lights Up Big Tobacco for $300 Million

  David Mittleman | November 24, 2009 1:49 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  In a clear message to the cigarette manufacturer, Philip Morris, a Florida jury has ordered the company to pay $300 million in damages to ex-smoker, Cindy Naugle, who is wheelchair-bound due to...

• Great American Smokeout: Many Reasons to Kick the Habit

  David Mittleman | November 19, 2009 3:35 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Maybe we can blame the bad economy, but no matter whatever or whoever is at fault, the fact is that more Americans are smoking cigarettes. In fact, a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control...

• Studies Link BPA to Erectile Dysfunction

  David Mittleman | November 17, 2009 12:37 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  According to researchers Bisphenol-A or BPA can be dangerous to men’s reproductive health. BPA is a common compound found in most plastic containers (baby bottles, laptops, and microwave...