Days ahead of Easter, Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. of Parsippany has launched a voluntary recall of some chocolate treats due to a risk of salmonella. Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment, a 14.1 ounce square box sold in BJ’s Wholesale Club stores and a Kinder Mix...
Product Liability
Toyota Recalls Over 450K Cars Over Software Glitch
Toyota is recalling about 460,000 cars in the U.S. due to a software glitch that can disable a vehicle’s electronic stability control system. Toyota told The Associated Press that when the vehicles restart, the software may in rare cases not automatically switch the...
What is the issue with Nissan’s steering problem recall?
Consumers often select brand-new cars produced by popular brands due to reliability concerns. Drivers don't want a used car that breaks down on New Jersey roads because of worn parts. However, new models may present manufacturer defects and other troubles. The vaunted...
Paterson Company’s Products Recalled After Listeria Outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to cheese products made by El Abuelito Cheese, Inc., a Paterson company. Cheese products from the company have been removed from shelves, and production has stopped, after...
Social media could improve product recall effectiveness
The popularity of social media makes it an excellent tool for marketing, but some companies aren't utilizing it in a way that keeps consumers safe. These companies will post ads for the products to consumers on these networks, but information about safety hazards and...
Product liability claims have various possible outcomes
The products that manufacturers sell to the public should be reasonably safe while still achieving the necessary intended results. When this isn't the case, the consumers are the ones who can suffer. There are many different forms of product liability claims that you...
Recent recall on electric scooters that are breaking in half
Several weeks ago, the fast-growing electric scooter company, Lime, issued a statement that their scooters were breaking apart "when subject to repeated abuse." Now, Lime is recalling scooters from every city worldwide, after users report them breaking in half under...
Mattresses Recalled Over Failing Flammability Test
Superior Importers has recalled about 6,200 mattresses that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said did not meet a mandatory federal flammability standard.While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the CPSC has advised consumers to immediately stop...
Ram Trucks Recalled For Shifting Out of Park
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 1.8 million Ram trucks mainly in North America because they can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake or possibly without the key in the ignition.The recall is mainly in North America and largely covers...
Frozen Corn Recalled Over Listeria Concern
The product liability attorneys at Breslin and Breslin are reporting that Stop & Shop has recalled packages of store-brand frozen corn because it could be contaminated with a germ that causes listeria, a serious infection.The recall includes 16-ounce packages of...