David, If you have not been injured, and no damage done, in my judgement it is inappropriate to proceed legally. I think your friend has made a poor suggestion. Why sue when the manufacturer is willing to replace the unit? Michael On Apr 30, 2008, at 12:25 AM, DAVID F. FARKAS wrote: > ** The author of this post was a Good Dobee. > ** You too can help the group > ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. > ** If you did, we all thank you. > > > Hi guys... > > My shredder exploded... no exaggeration. Flash, bang, acrid smoke, > the works. The head jumped out of the basket and fell back down > shattering it. Somehow there was no fire and my only issue seems to > be ringing ears. Life is good. Somehow no fire or injuries. > > The company responded quickly to my email with an offer to examine > the pyrotechnic device and give me a new one. Also good. > > Then someone suggested i consider having a product liability lawyer, > who works on contingency, look at the situation and see if it's > worth a law suit. I've never sued anyone and it's really not my > style. I have not time or money to invest in that... AND... who > knows, eh? Unlicensed pyrotechnics are not standard features in most > shredders, to my knowledge. > > Suggestions? Referrals? Commiseration? Bad Jokes? > Thanx > Da/\id > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion > list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the > Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members ATG Worldwide 413-306-4504 atgworldwide at comcast.net