Defective Products

While the law intends to hold manufacturers responsible for defective products, consumers may also share liability in certain situations. The name for this concept is comparative fault, and it can significantly impact the outcome of a product liability claim. ...

One way the government seeks to help keep you safe from faulty products is through recalls. Many times, these are voluntarily done by manufacturers, but they may also be mandated by the government. In any case, recalls can help you to know if a product is dangerous....

As a consumer, you likely expect that the items you purchase will function as intended. Sometimes, however, design and other issues occur, which cause products to malfunction or otherwise put users at risk for serious injuries or death. Should you suffer harm due to a...

Air fryers have become an incredibly popular way to prepare food. If you have one in your Illinois kitchen, you should probably check to see if it’s under recall. Recently, hundreds of thousands of air fryers were recalled for burn and fire hazards. The recall...

Bed rails are more dangerous than most consumers think. Certain brands have led to several deaths by asphyxiation. Recalls in Illinois are necessary to prevent more deaths and warn the public of dangers found in bed rails in general. Recent bed rail recalls Carex...

Many new parents in Chicago may still have a dangerous recalled baby product in their home. Recently, 3.3 million newborn loungers manufactured by the Boppy Co. were recalled due to serious safety concerns. Eight infant fatalities were connected to use of the...

According to ABC News, the government's product safety watchdog is urging people to stop using decorative fuel gels. The manufacturers of the fuel gels agreed to recall the gels only after the Consumer Product Safety Commission promised it would not show video of the...