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Rhode Island Consumer Protection Lawyers are here to help anyone who has experienced personal injury or substantial financial loss due to dangerous or defective consumer products.
Consumer products with a high dangerously defective potential rate are a threat to your safety and well-being. The products consumers purchase from retail stores, wholesalers, supermarkets, or specialty outlets are manufactured with a guarantee that the item is not defective and that the purchaser of that item come to no harm or foul if the manufactured product is used as it is intended. An individual who has been loaned or given a defective or negligent product can also file product liability claims.
Rhode Island Office of Trade and Industry Information
Exports of CONSUMER GOODS TO TOTAL World in thousands 1999-2004 in Rhode Island
1999
1116324
2000
1185571
2001
1268612
2002
1121005
2003
1177475
2004
1286324
Source: TradeStats Express State Export Data National Trade
The following is a list of common defective consumer products that have a high potential injury rate:
Automobiles and automobile products (including tires, car seats, safety belts, etc.)
Taser Stun Gun Use Sparks Safety Concerns
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Tasers, the powerful stun guns used by police, are now available to consumers. The manufacturer says they are an effective and safe way for people to protect themselves, but human rights groups disagree and are calling for a ban Source: NPR
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It’s important to know who you’re dealing with. If a company or charity is unfamiliar, check it out with your state or local consumer agency and the Better Business Bureau.
CPSC
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a Federal Government regulatory agency The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products
Investment Scams
Definition:
Steer clear of “offshore investments.” These are often promoted as a way to avoid taxes. Actually, you are still liable for taxes, and the investments themselves are usually very risky
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