2013

On August 12th Transport Canada announced that Hyundai has issued a recall of selected Azera and Sonata models. On certain model-year vehicles, road salt can corrode the rear crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. This can allow the wheel to rotate off of its axis,

Health Canada has recently announced a recall of Lennox and Superior brand gas fireplaces. These fireplaces have defective gas connectors which can leak and pose a major fire hazard. Lennox has already received eight reports of fireplaces leaking gas from the defective connectors. It is imperative that if you have one of these fireplaces installed

Flat screen TVs can be found in a large percentage of Canadian households, however most of us don’t think of them as being potentially dangerous to our children. A recent study published by the Journal Pediatrics shows that parents should start paying more attention to their flat screen safety. Alarming Statistics Thousands of children come

Cariati Law is proud to welcome new lawyer Jeffrey Herman.  Jeffrey brings with him a unique background and skill set that will be a strong asset in representing the rights of his clients.  He completed his articles at Cariati Law and now focuses exclusively on personal injury, disability and insurance law. Jeffrey is passionate about

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim involves a death occurring due to the legal fault or negligence of another person or group. Wrongful death cases include all types of fatal accidents including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, as well as complex product liability and medical malpractice claims. Companies, government agencies,

Product: Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths Units: 11,000 sold in Canada Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and online from February 2012 through February 2013 for about $43 for the machete and sheath set, and $349 for the Survival Kit. Reason for Recall: The extremely sharp Parang machete can cut through the

Name of product: Teavana Glass Tea Tumblers Units Sold About 24,850 in Canada Hazard: The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing severe laceration and burn hazards to anyone near the item. Incidents/Injuries Teavana has already received approximately 302 reports of the glass breaking or shattering while in use, including six reports of

If people would only first think of their personal safety and the safety of others before getting behind the wheel, drunk driving accidents would no longer continue to harm thousands of Canadians every year. Unfortunately across Canada drunk driving statistics continue to climb: according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada, inebriated drivers account for

Motorcycle accidents result in some of the most severe injuries on the road. Riding is a fun activity that many people enjoy, but it does have its dangers. With over 600,000 registered bikers in Canada, It is important that both bikers and car drivers alike take preventive measure to reduce the risk of accidents. There

Transport Canada recently released the following recall of Thor Motor Coach motor homes. Advisory details On certain Thor brand motorhomes, the electrical motor for the vehicle’s awning can become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and without warning. As a result of this defect, the awning could become dislodged and strike another vehicle, a stationary