Posts by Richard Plattner

The foam padding on the stroller’s arm bar can come off in fragments if the child bites the arm bar, posing a choking hazard.  You can’t watch the baby every second, so get this free fix pronto. Source: Britax Recalls Strollers and Replacement Top Seats Due to Choking Hazard Richard PlattnerI have been active in…

Don’t trust tires that are more than six years old, even if they have plenty of tread.  Watch this video to see just how dangerous all tires are, and how to tell how old your tires are.  And be sure to check the age of new tires that you buy.  After all, a four-year-old tire…

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Swingasan Chairs and Stands Due to Fall Hazard Source: Pier 1 Imports Recalls Swingasan Chairs and Stands 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…

The seat plate weld can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.  Weld failures are often sudden and catastrophic, and an unexpected uncontrolled drop from seat height to the ground can cause serious injury.  If you have one of these chairs, get it replaced. Source: Office Depot Recalls Executive Chairs Due to Fall Hazard Richard…

The metal discs that cover the frying pan’s rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard.  You don’t want shrapnel coming off your cookware! Source: Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware; Injury Hazard with Frying Pans Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who…

A child can remove the highchair’s tray, posing a fall hazard. Source: Safety 1st Recalls Décor Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard | CPSC.gov 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…

The government and big business are once again teaming up to hide the dangers to all of us from defective highway construction. They are whitewashing a guard rail design which has been shown to be defective and dangerous. See http://www.thesafetyinstitute.org/the-safety-institute-responds-to-joint-fhwa-aashto-guardrail-analysis/   Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who…

The power cord on some Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore and Thermador dishwashers can overheat.  Really?  The power cord?  How many years have appliance makers been making power cords, and this company doesn’t know how to make one that doesn’t catch fire? Source: BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov Richard PlattnerI have…

The chair may tip or slide backward, posing a fall hazard. Source: Rattan Arm Chairs Recalled by Ross Stores Due to Fall and Injury Hazard | CPSC.gov 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…

This recall covers wheels on many kinds of bikes.  Make sure you don’t have one before you ride again.Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard Source: Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard…

Keep your fingers out of the pizza.  The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard. Source: Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard | CPSC.gov Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the…

Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground. Source: Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard | CPSC.gov Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who…

The handlebar can pinch fingers placed at the center where the handlebar connects to the bike frame. Source: Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard | CPSC.gov 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…

The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children. Source: Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Nylacarb | CPSC.gov Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as…

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Source: Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov 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…

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning consumers to be cautious of misleading websites that falsely appear to be affiliated with the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) or the State of Arizona. Consumers who need to access online MVD services should do so at the government’s authorized website – www.servicearizona.com. The Attorney…

The crib mattresses fail to meet the federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. Source: IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard | CPSC.gov Richard PlattnerI have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona…