June 23, 200520 yr Oops. That's not good. One bad supplier and a company is basically screwed. That's the problem when you are on the leading edge of technology. Sometimes it is the bleeding edge of technology.
June 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 07:26 AM) That's the problem when you are on the leading edge of technology. Sometimes it is the bleeding edge of technology. Way too literally, in this case. Maybe the recall is just so they can put " "s around "rullet-resistent" or a ** next to it with a disclaimer that says, "Not actually bullet-resistent."
June 23, 200520 yr The company has received no reports of field failures, but "we felt it was our obligation to report these new research findings immediately," said Matt Davis, vice president of sales and marketing. i applaud them for this. when's the last time you heard any company recalling something that may be defective before the lawsuits and claims start rolling in?
June 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Goldmember @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 12:41 PM) i applaud them for this. when's the last time you heard any company recalling something that may be defective before the lawsuits and claims start rolling in? One that is already in bankruptcy and faced lawsuits and awards from new stuff. This way it can all be covered and then they emerge from the bankruptcy all fresh and clean. half empty, curmudgeon here
June 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 12:43 PM) One that is already in bankruptcy and faced lawsuits and awards from new stuff. This way it can all be covered and then they emerge from the bankruptcy all fresh and clean. half empty, curmudgeon here ah, didn't read that far...
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