[Hidden-tech] Attack dog lawyer who works on contingency?

[ussailis at shaysnet.com]

It sounds like something in the circuit board failed. A few years ago there
was a rash of bad electrolytic capacitors that did just that. Including the
'acrid smoke.' It is not actually smoke, but sure looks like it. Following
the capacitor's rapid demise, the rest of the power supply can also fail.
This can be 'explosive.'

I urge you to contact the CPSC and Consumers Union. Others could get hurt.
And, since a shredder is usually associated with shredded paper (quality,
rapid burning, fuel) there could be a serious fire as well.

A product recall may be in order. I hope that the manufacturer got your
failed unit so he can do a proper investigation.


Jim Ussailis
jim at nationalwireless.com



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From: DAVID F. FARKAS david at farkas.com
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:25:04 -0400
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Subject: [Hidden-tech] Attack dog lawyer who works on contingency?


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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

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