Defective & Dangerous Products

• Energy Star Appliances: Some Are Not Efficient As They Claim

  Jamie Sheller | February 16, 2012 9:54 AM | 3 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Some consumers who have purchased home appliances with the “Energy Star” efficiency rating may not have received the appliance they bargained for. Sheller, P.C. is investigating a...

• MTD Snow Throwers and Exploding Tires

  Jamie Sheller | December 22, 2009 6:28 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  As winter gets into full swing, bringing snowy weather, many people start to use their snow removal equipment. For some, that means an MTD snow thrower. MTD snow throwers have been the subject of a...

• Emergency Alert Regarding MTD Snow Throwers

  Jamie Sheller | October 20, 2009 7:32 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Winter is quickly approaching, and snow has already fallen in parts of the country. Along with snowfall, comes the use of snow throwers. However, some snow throwers should not be used. In 2006,...

• Homeopathic or "Natural" Remedies Carry Risks

  Jamie Sheller | June 29, 2009 2:21 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Several recent recalls illustrate the dangers that can be posed by homeopathic or natural health remedies, which generally aren't required to go through the same kind of FDA-approval process as...

• Dangerous Women's Robes Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | June 13, 2009 11:54 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  A women's robe made by Blair LLC, based in Warren, PA, is believed to have killed at least six people. Due to the danger, a second robe recall notice has been issued by Blair and the Consumer...

• 1.5 Million GM Vehicles Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | April 15, 2009 9:40 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Recently, General Motors recalled almost 1.5 million passenger sedans. The mid-sized and full-sized vehicles involved in the recall are: 1997-2003 Buick Regals; 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte...

• Tainted Drywall Thought To Injure Homeowners

  Jamie Sheller | March 07, 2009 5:01 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  A construction material, manufactured in China, is believed to be sickening homeowners in a number of states across the U.S. Sulfur-tainted drywall may have been installed in tens of thousands of...

• Yamaha Rhino Defective Design

  Jamie Sheller | September 29, 2008 1:26 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Hundreds of people have been hurt or killed in Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents. The Yamaha Rhino is an all-terrain vehicle or ATV, which is a vehicle used for "off-road" riding. Many ATV's are...

• Contact Lens Solution Recalled Due to Possible Contamination

  Jamie Sheller | May 30, 2007 5:05 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Advanced Medical Optics, of Santa Ana, California has recalled its Complete MoisturePlus Multipurpose Solution. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using Complete MoisturePlus, throw away all unused solution and replace their lenses and contact lens storage container. This product is used for cleaning soft contact lenses. The recall comes after the Centers for Disease Control, CDC,...

• Consumer Alert: Check Snow Thrower Tires Before Inflating

  Jamie Sheller | December 15, 2011 5:23 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  As winter temperatures drop, many people bring out the snow blower and snow throwers for seasonal maintenance. But beware before pumping up flat tires: Defective wheel-rims may explode and...