Cybex Will Pay a Civil Penalty of $7.95 Million for Failing to Report Severe Injuries Connected to its Exercise Equipment WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to a news release on benzinga.com and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it published an announcement that Cybex International, Inc agreed to pay a civil penalty … [Read more...]

According to a November 11, 2020 recall notice from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bolek's Craft Supply is recalling its "Crafty Bubbles Wintergreen Essential Oil due to the risk of poisoning. The essential oils are packaged in amber 15 mL and 100 mL bottles with a black threaded cap. The words "Crafty … [Read more...]

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Grieving parents filed wrongful death lawsuits against furniture giant Ikea after their dressers toppled and killed three children. Ikea agreed to settle the claims for approximately $50 million. According to a report appearing in the New York Daily News, all three of the toddlers killed by toppling dressers and … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A company called Sobeauty, which imported Mag Cube 3D magnetic puzzles, announced a voluntary recall of the product due to the risk that a child could swallow or inhale the small magnetic puzzle pieces. Inhalation or ingestion of the small yet extremely powerful magnetic pieces could be deadly. The puzzle pieces … [Read more...]

Charging Hoverboards Responsible For House Fires Causing Deaths, Burns, and Extensive Property Damage Parker Waichman LLP is offering a free legal consultation to victims of defective hoverboards that have caught fire while charging, leading to tragic injuries, deaths, and extensive property damage. MASSACHUSETTS - May 13, 2020 … [Read more...]

Keurig Coffee Machine Under Recall Severely Burned a Toddler ROUND ROCK, Tx. — A toddler from Round Rock, Texas, sustained first- and second-degree burns to her face, neck, and chest after a Keurig MINI coffeemaker started spewing hot water and coffee without warning. Only after the incident did the mother of the young child … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health authorities with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the manufacturer of Rompe Pecho cough syrup that its product could be contaminated and potentially make people sick. Notwithstanding, that clear warning from the FDA, Efficient Laboratories delayed corrective measures for two … [Read more...]

Ocean Spray Product Recalled Due to Potential Allergic Reactions that Could Cause Severe Injuries or Death LAKEVILLE, Mass. — Sulfites found in an Ocean Spray product forced the company to announce a safety recall according to an article on myradiolink.com. Sulfites, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), were … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ikea and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a notice that Ikea will voluntarily recall 820,000 of its “Kullen” 3-drawers dresser sets. Ikea’s recall of its Kullen 3-drawer dresser sets is for the United States only. Ikea and the CPSC warn that the recalled furniture could tip on a child. Any … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), according to PRN Newswire, announced that it unanimously voted to move initiatives designed to prevent children from suffocating in their beds due to bumper pillows to the rulemaking stage. The CPSC will announce proposed federal regulations in the near future and … [Read more...]

Meijer Mixed Nuts Recalled Due to Undeclared, Dangerous Brazil Nut Ingredient WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Food and Drug Administration, FDA, and the Meijer food company jointly issued a statement regarding a recall of thousands of Meijer’s mixed nuts containers. Meijer and the FDA announced that Brazil nuts were found … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thule and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) jointly announced the launch of a recall campaign for Thule’s Sleek Car Seat Adapter designed to be used with the Thule Sleek stroller along with a Chicco car seat. The brackets under recall can break while in use. If the adapters break, the car seat could … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in conjunction with Woom Bicycles USA based in Austin, Texas, jointly announced a recall of approximately 5.500 Woom bikes. The company determined that the front forks of the bike could detach while a rider pedals the bike. If the front forks separate from the … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Baby walkers branded as Kids & Koala fail to comply with the safety regulations enforced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Consequently, the CPSC published a notice recalling the Kids & Koalas walkers for babies. The CPSC says that the walkers under recall can glide through a doorway … [Read more...]