South Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
Product recalls occur when a manufacturer, government entity, or consumer watchdog group discovers a defect or potential defect in a product or food, leading to a request that consumers return the product (or sometimes, in the case of food, discard it). Depending on the item being recalled, consumers may receive a refund, replacement, or repair. The Consumer Public Safety Commission (CPSC) is one of the regulatory bodies that oversee product safety, but it is not the only one. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also regulate safety standards for food and pharmaceutical products.
Automobile and auto parts recalls
One of the biggest recalls in recent years was the 2019-2020 recall of Takata airbags, which were discovered to be at risk of explosion when exposed to high heat and humidity. This is a very scary and dangerous malfunction!