Articles Posted in Product Liability

When a product causes a serious injury, one of the first questions an injured person may have is: How do I prove the product was defective? Product liability cases can arise from defective tools, machinery, household products, children’s products, medical devices, automotive components, appliances, sporting equipment, and many other consumer or commercial products. Unlike an…

TikTok is no longer just a social media platform. TikTok Shop has become a major online marketplace where consumers can purchase everything from cosmetics and clothing to electronics, children’s products, kitchen appliances, tools, supplements, and other consumer goods. The convenience of discovering a product in a short video and purchasing it immediately can be appealing,…

Every year, millions of consumer products are recalled in the United States because they pose serious safety risks to consumers. From children’s toys and electronics to household appliances and power tools, dangerous products can cause burns, lacerations, choking injuries, electrocution, fires, and even death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) regularly announces recalls involving…

Pressure cookers have become a staple in many American kitchens, promising speedy meals with convenience and efficiency. But for thousands of consumers who purchased certain models from Gourmia, that convenience has turned into a serious safety hazard. Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning regarding Gourmia pressure cookers that can unexpectedly…

Online shopping has become deeply woven into daily life, and Amazon leads the charge. Whether a Chicago homeowner orders a smart smoke detector, or a family in Naperville buys a children’s toy, people expect products purchased through Amazon to be safe. But what happens when a defective product injures a consumer in Illinois? As courts…

Lithium-ion batteries power phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, power banks, and electric vehicles. They’re energy dense and very useful, but when something goes wrong (manufacturing error, design flaw, damage, or improper charging) a battery can overheat, enter thermal runaway, and catch fire or explode. When that happens and people are injured, who pays? Liability in battery-explosion…

The world depends on portable power banks: charging phones, tablets, even laptops when outlets are out of reach. But a recent Anker recall highlights that even the most trusted brands are not immune to serious electrical safety hazards. At John J. Malm & Associates, our experienced team of Illinois product liability attorneys is dedicated to…

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada issued a voluntary recall on July 21, 2025, affecting roughly 5 million above‑ground pools 48 inches and taller from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup. The recall stems from reports of nine tragic child drowning deaths in the U.S. between 2007 and 2022 – all involving children between…

When consumers purchase reusable water bottles, they expect safety, durability, and convenience—not a risk of serious, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, a recently announced recall of the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle, sold exclusively by Walmart, has raised alarming concerns after reports that defective bottles have caused permanent eye damage. With more than 850,000…

In June 2025, FreshRealm, Inc. initiated a nationwide recall of several ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold under the Marketside brand at Walmart and the Home Chef brand at Kroger. The recall was triggered by potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacterium that can cause life-threatening infections. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…