Product Liability

Electric Bike Defects Electric bikes (“e-bikes”) are growing in popularity. According to the Light Electric Vehicle Association, the United States imported nearly 450,000 e-bikes in 2020. Most major bike manufacturers have entered this highly competitive market....

What You Need to Know about the C3 Perfect Descent Auto Belay Recall On March 19, 2020, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for C3 Perfect Descent Auto Belay devices. An estimated 1,100 units are believed to be affected by the recall. Affected...

What You Need to Know about the Peloton Treadmill Recall In May 2021, Peloton and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled Peloton treadmills after reports of at least 70 injuries and the death of one child. Why are the treadmills being recalled? A...

Were You Injured by a Harbor Freight Tools Propane Torch? On February 27, 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for Harbor Freight Tools’ propane torches due to a burn hazard. The propane torches were sold under the name “Greenwood propane...

Were You Injured by a Royal Philips CPAP Machine or Ventilator? In June, 2021, Dutch health care company Royal Philips initiated a voluntary recall of millions of CPAP machines and mechanical ventilators. Which CPAP machines are recalled? The recall involves several...

Recalled Eye Drops Injuries There have been reports of serious and grave injuries sustained from recalled eye drops. On February 1, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory concerning over-the-counter artificial tear and eye...