Battery Powered Smoke Detectors Recalled

Recalled Universal System defective smoke detector wrongful death lawsuit lawyer

SACRAMENTO, Cal. — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection notified the state’s residents that a battery-powered smoke alarm manufactured by Universal Security Instruments is part of a recall campaign. According to a report appearing in the Lamorinda Weekly, Universal Security Instruments and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission worked closely to initiate the recall after receiving 132 reports of brand new smoke detectors not working. Universal Security has recalled about 180,000 units because of the failure of new smoke detectors to work.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission pleaded with the public to check their Universal Systems smoke detectors with a date code of 2015JAN19 though 2016JUL11. The model numbers for the recall smoke detectors and fire alarms are MI3050S and MI3050SB. The smoke alarms are powered by a battery that lasts for ten years and must be replaced accordingly. They are ionization smoke and fire alarms that were manufactured white and are 5 ½ inches in diameter. All information needed to confirm that the smoke alarm is subject to the recall may be located on the back of the device.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that owners should test their Universal Systems alarms. The Commission said that if the alarm sounds during the test, then there is no need to remove the smoke alarm and return it. However, if there is no alarm emitted during testing, and the model matches the recalled products, then the homeowner must call Universal Systems for a replacement device 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the defective alarms have a misaligned internal switch. Not every alarm sold between July 2015 and December 2016 is defective. As a result, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests testing the device first. To date, the manufacturer received 134 complaints from purchasers that the alarms did not sound during testing while purchasers were installing the product.

If you lost a loved one due to a defective smoke detector, call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 1-800-510-0750 for your free consultation with an experienced defective smoke detector wrongful death lawsuit lawyer . That’s (888) 998-4284. We are available 24/7 to discuss your case. 

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Consumer Reports Says Three Bikes Helmets Failed Testing

Brain Injury lawsuits caused by defective bicycle helmets

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. — Consumer Reports claims that three bicycle helmets the consumer watchdog company evaluated failed during testing. According to a report appearing on KSAT.com, Consumer Reports advised bicycle riders to avoid purchasing the Bontrager Ballista MIP’s helmets, Woom Kids Helmet, and the Morpher Flat Folding Helmet. Each of the three helmet varieties failed basic safety requirements. Consumer Reports recommends purchasing another helmet that satisfies the minimum safety standards established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Despite those stern warnings, Consumer Reports is not aware of any injuries or deaths attributable to the three helmets in issue. 

According to the KSAT.com article, Consumer Reports indicated that the Bontrager Ballista MIP helmet could not pass muster because it failed during an examination called a retention system strength test. Consumer Reports said that the chin strap failed during the trial. A chinstrap failure means that the helmet could fly off the wearer’s head in the event of an accident. The well-known bicycle manufacturer Trek makes those helmets. Trek said that the helmet is perfectly safe and has not planned to take any “corrective action.” 

The second helmet Consumer Reports advised riders to avoid is the Morpher Flat Folding Helmet. Consumer Reports claims that head failed to pass an impact test. Such a failure would expose a wearer to injury even if the helmet stayed on the rider’s head. Morpher stood by its product, saying that the helmet design meets all current safety standards established by law and is safe for consumers. Morpher has no plans to remove its product from store shelves or online retailers.

The third helmet Consumer Reports examined in the Woom Kids Helmet. Like the Morpher, this helmet also failed the impact test. Woom stopped selling those helmets because of Consumer Reports’ findings. The company said it is trying to determine its next steps.

If you or a loved one has been been injured due to an accident with a defective bike helmet, call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 1-800-510-0750 for your free consultation with an experienced defective bike helmet lawsuit lawyer . That’s (888) 998-4284. We are available 24/7 to discuss your case. 

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