Posts by Richard Plattner

Looks like the Cannondale Bad Boy bicycle should just be called the Cannondale Bad bicycle.  The fork axle on Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles can crack. Source: Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who…

215 injuries so far — that we know of.  Get this repaired before you put baby in this stroller again.  The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards. Source: Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in…

  The high-profile death of Anton Yelchin following the rollaway of his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee illuminates significant problems with the defect – first investigated by NHTSA in August 2015, and the recall remedy – a software patch to prevent rollaway in some circumstances and warning chimes: FCA’s (Fiat Chrysler America) recall blames drivers: “The…

Make sure your tires are not 6 years old or older. If they are, replace them, no matter how much tread they have.  This video will show you how to check the age of your tires. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngIK4dmTGic Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks,…

The chairs can collapse unexpectedly.  And it can hurt! Source: TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since…

Rockabye baby — The waist buckle can break, and baby may fall. Source: Twin Go Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since 1985. I served as President…

Don’t get burned by your electric kettle — stop using it and get your money back. The heating element can fail and rupture, posing shock and burn hazards to the user. Source: Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association…

Like your house?  Want to keep it? The Impel and Impel 2 power packs’ lithium ion batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging. Source: Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly…

Learn, don’t burn!  The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.  If you have one of these stop using it now! Source: Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported Richard PlattnerI have been active in…

Warning about e-cigarettes exploding: The explosions generally result when the e-cigs get overcharged. The quality (more expensive) model chargers are digital and incorporate automatic kill switches to avoid overcharging. Conversely the cheaper models will just keep charging the battery; their solution is to supply very detailed directions, e.g. never charge for more than 2 hours…

The chair can tip over when leaning back. Source: Staples Recalls Back in Motion Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since 1985. I served as President in 1991.…

Lawsuits are good for America.  This article from Harper’s Magazine is a little long, but worth the read. https://harpers.org/archive/2016/04/suing-for-justice/ Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since 1985. I served as President in 1991. I…

Don’t bet your child’s life on a bad skull bucket.  The helmet’s plastic shell can crack where the straps attach, causing the helmet to shift and move on the wearer’s head.  Get your refund and a new helmet lickety-split. Source: Rollerblade USA Recalls Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in…

Source: IKEA Recalls Children’s Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since 1985. I served as President in 1991. I was an active participant in battles to protect…

Another terrifying bit of life or death news from Black Diamond.  A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use. To give them some credit, this is the second equipment recall they announced today — BEFORE there have been any injuries or deaths known to…

Friends, if you bet your life on this equipment you need to stop right now and get the free replacements.The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall. Source: Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard Richard…

The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.  It’s a vicious surprise if the handle snaps when you’re pushing hard to cut a branch.  Get the free replacement if you’ve got these shears at home! Source: Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass…

Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire.  Things designed to sit on my lap should NOT burst into flames! Source: Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent…

Exercise is to make us healthy.  Don’t get injured by your equipment.  The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. Source: RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured…

Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp.  A shocking event. Source: IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers…

The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard. Source: GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association)…

A Baltimore woman is suing the Baltimore mayor, city council and two contractors for their negligent repair of a sewer system, which led to her toilet exploding.  The Plaintiff, Angela Wright was blown off the toilet “with great force and violence” according to the lawsuit.  Beyond the mental anguish that comes with being thrown off…

If you got propane from Crescent Point Energy you may have gotten a bad batch.The recalled propane does not have sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers of a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.  Call the company ASAP — Don’t try to test on…

If you have a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Challenger or Chrysler 300, you need to read this.  They can start moving when the car is in park. Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since…

The arm bar can bend or detach during use, posing a fall hazard to children.A highchair is high enough for a fault cause a permanent brain injury.  If you have one of these, keep baby out until you get the free repair. Source: Nuna Baby Essentials Recalls High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard Richard PlattnerI…