Consumer Safety

The primary purpose of tort law is to forge a safer society. Only when the primary purpose fails, does the second purpose come into play—compensation for the injured victim.

Located in Columbus, Indiana, the consumer safety/product liability attorneys at Cline, King & King, P.C. believe that by advocating for the injured consumer, we are advocating for change. Consumers need to be confident that their vehicles, toys, appliances, equipment, and consumer goods are designed and manufactured for safety.

Through careful design, manufacture, and distribution of goods, corporations can make Americans safer. We are devoted to ensuring that corporations (including foreign corporations) carefully design and manufacture products.

US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Recalls and Product Safety News

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.