COLLAPSE Strict Liability on Torts for Design Defects

The Consumer Product Safety Commission controls consumer recalls. An example of a recent recall is the recalling by Graco of strollers due to fingertip amputation hazard.

The folding hinges on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard. 

Click on  Consumer Product Safety Commission or paste this URL into your browser:

 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Graco-Recalls-11-Models-of-Strollers 11 models.

  
Q.1.a. Describe the tort of "Strict Liability for Design Defects" as it applies to the Graco recall situation.See your textbook, pps. 143-146.

       b. What defenses, if any apply to the tort of Strict Liability for Design Defect. Should the parents assume any liability?

Q. 2.  Using the search box on this page http://www.cpsc.gov/   give us a short report (several sentences) of a product that is currently on recall status.