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

Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
HP Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
LTD Commodities Recalls Sleeper Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.