The group had offered $109 million for the maker of small electronic products.

Why then should a product maker be held liable, no matter how tragic the death?

So I always say to the product makers, just build the best product you can.

These Chinese companies start as no-name makers of generic products.

Legal experts said makers of cars, pesticides, medical products and liquor might well be affected.

Forest Laboratories, a maker of generic pharmaceutical products, is another favorite.

The company is a maker of electronic products aimed at speeding up bank consumer loans and other financial services.

Other dental product makers report a similar shift to the blinding end of the spectrum.

Square D, a maker of electric products, was up for a second day on takeover rumors, analysts said.

Some hotels and car rental agencies have also forged partnerships with makers of popular products.