Major Product Recalls in the Past Decade

Defective or dangerous consumer products which result in injuries to those who use them as directed can lead to product recalls and personal injury claims against negligent manufacturers. Every year, thousands of products are removed from the market due to safety issues and potential harm to consumers. In many cases, a number of consumers are injured or suffer health damage before the product is recalled, whether voluntarily by the manufacturer or mandated by the FDA. Such recalls can seriously jeopardize a manufacturer's credibility with the public; these same manufacturers may be subject to class action lawsuits by a combined group of people who seek compensatory damages for their medical expenses, lost income, and other losses.

Many high-profile recalls have occurred in the last decade. Among these is the 2010 Toyota recall of approximately nine million models due to problems with accelerators. The car manufacturing company was criticized for its poor handling of the situation in which it was accused of trying to avoid responsibility. Another recall in 2010 involved the Tylenol brand of pain reliever which resulted in 20 months of consumer complaints before Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer, finally recalled 60 million bottles. Complaints centered around a moldy odor and nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain after taking the product. It was later discovered that the products contained pesticides, wood preservatives, metal, and infectious bacteria.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyer

Consulting a personal injury attorney after sustaining health damage or injury through using a consumer product is vital if you wish to seek legal recourse against a negligent manufacturer. In Oregon, consumers are protected by strict liability laws which mandate that manufacturers are responsible for providing the public with reasonably safe products. In cases where a consumer has a valid complaint, he or she may seek legal action for damages.

The Law Office of Timothy Grabe has been serving clients in personal injury and wrongful death representation since 1988 in the Portland area. Using a team approach and with extensive experience in obtaining successful settlements and verdicts over his long career, Attorney Grabe has a reputation for excellence in his field. To learn more about his firm and how he can help you in any personal injury claim, contact his offices for a free, initial consultation.