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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…