Mike Murray
One would think that the manufacturer might welcome feedback on common
failure modes of their product so that they can consider a redesign to
improve the product ... or planned failure to increase sales. Public
discussion of failures and notification of the vendor and manufacturer can
only help to improve the process by encouraging redesign and discouraging
sales of failure prone designs. Liability issues, in this thread at least,
seem to be brought up mostly by those suggesting that it is not needed. The
liability system. although seriously flawed, is one of the things that
controls the release of defective products to the market. Would you prefer
that this be done more by regulation?
Mike Murray
-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of David Oliphant
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 08:53 AM
To: david baker
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Crank Brothers Pedal Letter
I agree with you David.
Between the comment...'a good argument for why we shouldn't cap punitive
damages on wrongful-injury lawsuits'...to the comment 'so far I found 6
people myself...I'm going to write a letter'...give me a break! Whah, whah
whah....life is so unfair.
I wish I could spend time this morning trying to find a way a way to sue
someone and win the lottery so I don't have to work or get something for
free from a manufacturer, but I don't have the time. I'm too busy earning a
living for myself and my family.
2008/8/7 david baker
What is your point here?
We know they occasionally fail. It's not life threatening, right?It sounds
to me like you are considering a lawsuit.
I like my eggbeaters light and cheap. Lawsuits don't accomplish that.
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Engelen
To: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 8:12 AM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Crank Brothers Pedal Letter
So far, I have 6 people, including myself, who have had their Crank Brothers
Pedals fail while riding. Although, 2 of us feel it was our own fault due.
I'm going to write a letter to Crank Brother's support and ask if this is
something that we need to be aware of.
If you have had similar problems with Crank Brothers, please send me an
email offline. I'll add you to our total.
Problem: pedal comes off the spindle while riding.
Thanks,
Brian Engelen
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