Class Action Lawsuits and Recalls

 

These are places that you as a homeowner or as a home buyer can go to see if there have been (or are) class action lawsuits or product recalls that might impact your selling/buying decision. Many of these sites are gateways to vast stores of knowledge.

Weitz & Luxenburg PC - a legal company site that talks about the current PVC controversy
Recalls.org a site covering a wide range of recalled items, including home appliances
Tools of the Trade - recalls of tools that a home builder might use or have
Even though this is a New York-based site, it has good information about lots of topics

Go where the Pros go - to the online site for home inspectors. About 2/3 the way down the opening page you’ll find the recall section

This site is run by a Houston, texas home inspection company, but it has good info on recalls.

The site for building pros to go for information. Lots of great articles and information on building practices and regulations

The recalls page from this site about home appliances and accessories

Another lawyer-sponsored site with settlements of lawsuits