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Graco Recalls Over 25,000 Car Seats Due To Increased Chance Of Child Injury During Crash

Graco is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because potentially inadequate restraint systems may increase the risk of injury for children.

By Claude Wyle

/ 5 Jun 2017

Graco Recalls Over 25,000 Car Seats Due To Increased Chance Of Child Injury During Crash

Joe Montana Sues San Francisco Millennium Tower Developers For Intentional Concealment of Defects

Sports legend Joe Montana is the latest in a long line of individuals to sue over San Francisco’s embattled Millennium Tower, alleging in his filing this month that the building’s developer intentionally concealed evidence of the building’s sinking, all while pushing the former football star…

By Claude Wyle

/ 30 May 2017

Recall Alert! Target Recalls Easter Egg Toys, Potentially Life Threatening

Attention all families and parents of small children! The Target Corporation has just issued a voluntary recall of several potentially hazardous products, including the “Hatch and Grow Easter Eggs” “Easter Grow Toys” and “Hatch Your Own Dino” children toys. The toys were sold at Target…

By Claude Wyle

/ 16 Apr 2017

Recall Alert! E. Coli found in Celery, Linked to Costco Chicken Salad

E.coli found in Costco’s “Chicken Salad made with Rotisserie Chicken” has been traced back to a Celery Blend produced by a California company, Taylor Farms, and linked to the sickening of 19 people in seven states, at least. Two victims of the tainted food have…

By Claude Wyle

/ 7 Jan 2016

Silent Recalls – Manufacturers Hiding Defects Don’t Protect Consumers

As a San Francisco Dangerous Product attorney, I thought that this story had great import to those who care about product safety in the U. S.A. The Safety Institute, a group which provides health and safety consultations to organizations domestic and worldwide, has discovered that…

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Apr 2015

UVEX Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury

As both a bicycle accident and defective products attorney, I want all of my readers to be aware of a recent recall of a UVEX bicycle helmet line. The recall, which affects over 46,800 helmets, was announced after reports of the anchor for the helmet’s…

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Dec 2014

Dangerous and Defective Products: The Civil Justice System Protects Our Families

Many people think that the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the FDA, or other governmental agencies will protect our families from dangerous and defective products and drugs. The truth is that these agencies, although large, are underfunded and not as effective as we would hope they…

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Nov 2014

Best and Worst of 2014: How Does Your Child’s Booster Seat Rank?

As consumer attorney, I like to keep up with the latest developments in automobile safety and passenger protection. That’s why I want to thank the great attorneys over at Cohen Milstein for their work in identifying this important article on Child Booster Seats. Every year the Insurance Institute…

By Claude Wyle

/ 20 Nov 2014

10 Steps Toward A Safer Run During Daylight Savings Time

As you’re now likely aware, we’re into the Winter months of Daylight Savings Time (and if you weren’t aware, you’ve likely missed a meeting or two by now). But just because it’s darker earlier doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your afternoon run. But Please be careful! With darker…

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Nov 2014

Recall Alert – Oodle Swings

As a member of this online community and as a San Francisco product liability attorney, I feel that it is incumbent upon me to report product defects where I find them, particularly where there can be a danger to children. The following product recall directly…

By Claude Wyle

/ 27 Dec 2013

Safe Toy Shopping for the Holiday Season

The holiday season can mean different things for different people, but for many children, the holiday season means the time for new and fun toys. And as families wrap up their shopping this season it is important to select safe toys for our children to…

By Claude Wyle

/ 24 Dec 2013

Is it Still Safe to Eat Chicken?

The recent salmonella outbreak has left many to ask the question: “Should I stop eating chicken?” And it’s a question that deserves some thought. Salmonella has been getting a flurry of press recently, as contaminated chicken has sickened more than 300 people, sending 40% of…

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Nov 2013