FDA Virtual Inspections Might Endanger Americans
Do FDA “Virtual” Inspections of Domestic and Foreign Manufacturing Sites Endanger Americans? As the Covid-19 Pandemic Rages On, FDA is Issuing a Pilot Program for “Virtual” Inspections of Domestic and Foreign Manufacturing Sites UNITED STATES – According to medtech.pharmaintelligence.informa.com, the global pandemic is … [Read more...] about FDA Virtual Inspections Might Endanger Americans
Gun Holster Recalled by Browning Could Knock Gun from Safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Browning Company announced a consumer recall for a line of its pistol holsters because the design of the rig could switch the weapon from safe to fire without the knowledge of the person carrying the weapon. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, more commonly referred to as the CPSC, indicated that the … [Read more...] about Gun Holster Recalled by Browning Could Knock Gun from Safe
FDA Warns Consumers About CBD Products
UNITED STATES – As reported in an online news article by www.thefix.com, the FDA has raised concerns about CBD products and potential unsubstantiated health claims to consumers. CBD and other cannabis products are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. However, while there are countless CBD products on the market … [Read more...] about FDA Warns Consumers About CBD Products
Legal Restrictions on Releasing Dangerous Products Information
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.news4jax.com, a Consumer Reports investigation uncovers legal restrictions that make it difficult for the government to share information with consumers about dangerous and potentially deadly products. A Consumer Reports investigation reveals that the United States Consumer Product … [Read more...] about Legal Restrictions on Releasing Dangerous Products Information
Cat & Jack Rain Boots Recall
UNITED STATES – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that certain Cat & Jack brand rain boots have been recalled due to a choking hazard. The rain boots feature a plastic piece that can detach and pose a choking risk to children. The boots affected by the recall were sold at Target stores around the … [Read more...] about Cat & Jack Rain Boots Recall
Initiating Consumer Products Recalls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of consumer products are the subject of a consumer recall each year in the United States. However, opponents of the current process argue that how the Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, issues recalls is outdated and requires reformation according to Vox.com. Reforming the way that the CPSC … [Read more...] about Initiating Consumer Products Recalls
FDA Recalls Four Medical Treatments
According to MD Magazine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently recalled four drugs from the consumer level due to various problems. One recall concerned prophylactic treatments, another concerned eye-drop, third involved hypertension drugs, and the last concerned Magnetic Resonance Thermometry overheating risks. The FDA … [Read more...] about FDA Recalls Four Medical Treatments
Flushmate III Flushing System Recall Sparks Exploding Toilet Lawsuit
The Fix Offered by Sloan Valve Co. is also defective. A Las Vegas woman says the fix offered by Sloan Valve Co. on its defective Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System is also defective and has sued the company for injuries she suffered when the flushing system caused her toilet to explode. Earlier this month, the … [Read more...] about Flushmate III Flushing System Recall Sparks Exploding Toilet Lawsuit
Roofing/Construction Products Company Allegedly Sold Defective Product
Alleged to have knowingly sold defective products Roofing and construction products company RPM International Inc. and subsidiary Tremco are alleged to have knowingly sold defective products to commercial builders. Tremco is based in Medina, Ohio. RPM, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and sells various specialty … [Read more...] about Roofing/Construction Products Company Allegedly Sold Defective Product
Homeopathic Teething Products May Be Tied to 10 Children’s Deaths and 400 Adverse Event Reports
Ten children who used what has been described as homeopathic teething tablets have died and another 400 adverse events have been tied to the tablets according to reports to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency warned caregivers to stop using the homeopathic products, which are used to soothe the gums of teething … [Read more...] about Homeopathic Teething Products May Be Tied to 10 Children’s Deaths and 400 Adverse Event Reports
Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels Present Seizure Risk, FDA Warns
Homeopathic teething tablets and gels may be hazardous to infants and children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns. In a safety alert issued Sept. 30, the agency said it is reviewing adverse events linked to these products. The reports include seizures in infants and children. The agency is reminding consumers that … [Read more...] about Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels Present Seizure Risk, FDA Warns
Injuries from “exploding toilets” prompt recall of Flushmate pressure flushing system
Federal consumer safety regulators have issued a recall on an assisted toilet flushing mechanism after several people sustained injuries when the units exploded during use. According to a recent Los Angeles Times report, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered the recall action on the … [Read more...] about Injuries from “exploding toilets” prompt recall of Flushmate pressure flushing system
Folding Deck Chairs Recalled For Collapse Hazard
Just in time for the warm weather, folding deck chairs are being recalled for collapse hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 1,200 recalled Folding Deck Chairs were manufactured in China by West Marine Products Inc., Watsonville, California and were sold exclusively at West Marine stores nationwide, … [Read more...] about Folding Deck Chairs Recalled For Collapse Hazard
Triad Group Shuts Down Line That Made Tainted Wipes
After several recalls, one nationwide; Bacillus cereus contamination; and links to a number of illnesses and one death, the Triad Group of Harland, Wisconsin is shutting down the line that manufactured <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/defective_medical_devices">tainted alcohol prep products, pads, wipes, and swabs. … [Read more...] about Triad Group Shuts Down Line That Made Tainted Wipes
Defective Kaba Simplex Locks Used to Secure Federal Buildings
We've been following the issue of Kaba Simplex keyless pushbutton locks lawsuits involving a lock commonly used to secure sensitive government buildings that can be easily unlocked with a $30 magnet. According to Cleveland.com, the lock has also been used on a number of homes owned by Orthodox Jews nationwide. The Kaba Simplex … [Read more...] about Defective Kaba Simplex Locks Used to Secure Federal Buildings
Suzuki KingQuad ATVs Recalled for Fire Hazard
About 29,000 Suzuki KingQuad All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)s have been recalled for fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The defective ATVs were manufactured in the United States by the Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corporation. The defective products were distributed by American Suzuki … [Read more...] about Suzuki KingQuad ATVs Recalled for Fire Hazard
Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers Sold at Walgreens Recalled for Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced a product recall of about 57,000 Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers due to choking hazard. The defective slippers were manufactured in China; imported by Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and distributed and sold by Walgreen Co., of Deerfield, … [Read more...] about Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers Sold at Walgreens Recalled for Choking Hazard
Recalled DePuy Hip Implant May Be Failing at Much Higher Rate than First Thought
How likely are premature failures of the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System? When DePuy Orthopedics issued recalls for the ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System last August, the company said data from the National Joint Registry of England and Wales indicated that 1 out of every 8 … [Read more...] about Recalled DePuy Hip Implant May Be Failing at Much Higher Rate than First Thought
Stanley Securities Recalls Door Lock Sets for Entrapment Risk
About 63,100 6K and 7KC Series Door Locksets have been recalled by Stanley Security Solutions for entrapment risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced the product recall. The Stanley Security Door Lock Sets' latches could fail, which could lead to entrapment in an emergency because the door cannot be … [Read more...] about Stanley Securities Recalls Door Lock Sets for Entrapment Risk
Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled
Tens of thousands of <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces are being recalled in the United States and Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), just announced. The wood burning fireplace recall involves about 20,000 … [Read more...] about Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Hazelnuts in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
After nut products were linked to seven cases of foodborne illness in Missouri, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, DeFranco and Sons of Los Angeles, California, issued a recall of bulk and consumer-packaged in-shell, hazelnut and mixed nut products containing hazelnuts over concerns the products may be contaminated with Escherichia coli … [Read more...] about E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Hazelnuts in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Children’s Jewelry may Contain Dangerous Levels of Cadmium
Cadmium, considered an even more dangerous toxic metal than lead, is a known carcinogen and can interfere with brain development in very young children; longer-term effects of cadmium might not always be immediately evident. The federal government has long been concerned about toxic metals which could be ingested by children who … [Read more...] about Children’s Jewelry may Contain Dangerous Levels of Cadmium
Tanning Beds, Drug Skin Reactions Can be a Deadly Combo
While known for its dangers concerning skin cancer, tanning beds are now being linked to a completely different type of danger. Research conducted by the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Dermatology has found that tanning bed exposure, specifically when consumers self-diagnose and use the radiation to treat skin … [Read more...] about Tanning Beds, Drug Skin Reactions Can be a Deadly Combo
IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers
A large recall of IKEA FörstÃ¥ Coffee/Tea Makers has been implemented because of burn and laceration hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) just announced. About 94,000 FörstÃ¥ Coffee/Tea Makers have been recalled in the United States and another 34,000 have been recalled in … [Read more...] about IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers
Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft Named in Class I Recall
Davol Inc.'s recall of its XenMatrix Surgical Graft, which we reported in January, has been deemed a Class I recall by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), it's most serious recall classification. XenMatrix, made from pig tissue, is used in hernia and abdominal wall repair. According to the recall notice, Davol, a unit … [Read more...] about Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft Named in Class I Recall
Keyless Ignition Accidents, Deaths Raising Concerns
Keyless ignition technology malfunctions being linked to a number of accidents, some fatal. According to WMGT, despite these reports of keyless ignition malfunctions, the technology is on the rise. Three deaths in three different events are pointing to issues with keyless ignition, two in Florida and one in New York, as well as … [Read more...] about Keyless Ignition Accidents, Deaths Raising Concerns
Slow Cookers Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory
Slow cookers are being recalled, said the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), over the potential for fire hazard. The recalled slow cookers were manufactured in China; sold by the Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, New Jersey; and imported and distributed by Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, New Jersey. About 7,460 slow … [Read more...] about Slow Cookers Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory
Beaded Door Curtains Sold at Target Recalled for Strangulation Risk
Some 79,000 Circo Beaded Door Curtains have been recalled for strangulation risk, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The recalled product was manufactured in China by FAB/Starpoint LLC, of New York, New York, and was sold by Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minneapolis. … [Read more...] about Beaded Door Curtains Sold at Target Recalled for Strangulation Risk
Baby Jogger Jump Seats Recalled for Fall Hazard
A recall has been implemented by Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Virginia, for Baby Jogger Jump Seats, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), just announced. About 1,545 Baby Jogger Jump Seats have been recalled in the United States; 450 have been recalled in Canada. The recalled products were … [Read more...] about Baby Jogger Jump Seats Recalled for Fall Hazard
PrimeTrim Molding Product Sparks Consumer Complaints
Some consumers have alleged that PrimeTrim wood molding products made by Georgia-Pacific are not all they are promised to be. Complaints over PrimeTrim have already spawned at least one class action complaint against Georgia-Pacific, and legal experts expect more will follow. PrimeTrim, first manufactured in 1992, is made of … [Read more...] about PrimeTrim Molding Product Sparks Consumer Complaints
DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Filed in Australia
Another DePuy ASR Hip Replacement lawsuit, this time, a class action, has been initiated in Australia, reports The Herald Sun. Eight parties have been registered in the action; the case will be heard in the Federal Court in Sydney, Australia. The lawsuit involves two types of DePuy devices that were manufactured in Great Britain … [Read more...] about DePuy Hip Implant Class Action Filed in Australia
Golden Tea Lights Recalled by Pier 1 Imports
A large product recall of Golden Tea Lights sold with Ornament Tea Light Holders has been initiated by Pier 1 Imports®, of Fort Worth, Texas, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), just announced. The flame from the Defective Product can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. To date, … [Read more...] about Golden Tea Lights Recalled by Pier 1 Imports
Remote Control Systems for Entertainment Electronics Recalled for Fire Hazard
About 4,160 Remote Control Systems for Entertainment Electronics have been recalled by the manufacturer, Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Florida, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), just announced. If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard. … [Read more...] about Remote Control Systems for Entertainment Electronics Recalled for Fire Hazard
Jogging Strollers Recalled For Strangulation Risk
A large product recall of B.O.B.® Single and Double Strollers has been initiated due to strangulation risk, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)and Health Canada (HC), just announced. The agencies advise consumers to stop using the Recalled Products immediately unless otherwise instructed and notes that it is illegal to … [Read more...] about Jogging Strollers Recalled For Strangulation Risk
Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids for Laceration Hazard
About 1,800 Le Creuset Glass Lids have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the Defective Products immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a Recalled Product. The Le Creuset Glass Lids, which were manufactured … [Read more...] about Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids for Laceration Hazard
Bicycles Recalled by Two Firms
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced two separate product recalls for bicycles for fall, loss of control, and injury hazards. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the Defective Products and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a Recalled Product. Novara Fusion … [Read more...] about Bicycles Recalled by Two Firms
Resistance Bands Recalled for Injury Risk
About 29,700 Resistance Stretch Tubing Bands have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to should stop using the defective products immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a recalled product. The recalled Resistance Stretch … [Read more...] about Resistance Bands Recalled for Injury Risk
Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning Study Reviewer Failed to Disclose Conflict
Did a consultant for Proctor & Gamble, the maker of Fixodent denture cream, help suppress an important study that showed a link between zinc-containing denture adhesives like Fixodent and severe nerve damage? The study, though completed in 2006, wasn't published in the journal "Neurology" until 2008. According to a recent ABC … [Read more...] about Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning Study Reviewer Failed to Disclose Conflict
X-Rays, CT Scans for Pregnant Women, Babies, Up Childhood Cancer Risks
X-rays and CT Scans have long been linked to adverse side effects. Now, The Scotsman is citing a study published in the British Medical Journal that cautions care when using these scans on pregnant women and babies. X-Rays performed on women and babies could potentially lead to Increased Childhood Cancer Risks, according to the … [Read more...] about X-Rays, CT Scans for Pregnant Women, Babies, Up Childhood Cancer Risks
Plan to Gut CPSC Budget Criticized
Last week's House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing, designed to undo recent product safety regulations laid out in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) and slash funding for the critical Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is a step in the wrong direction, Public Citizen said. A hearing such … [Read more...] about Plan to Gut CPSC Budget Criticized
How Safe are Skechers Shape-Ups, Other Toning Shoes?
Skechers Shape-Ups and other so-called toning shoes have become hot items, with sales soon expected to exceed $1 billion. But according to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), Skechers Shape-Ups and other toning shoes could be a risky choice for some people. Toning shoes are also sometimes referred to as … [Read more...] about How Safe are Skechers Shape-Ups, Other Toning Shoes?
Simponi Pens Recalled by Johnson & Johnson for Manufacturing Defect
Johnson & Johnson is recalling <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/defective_drugs">Simponi injection pens in the U.S. and Germany. According to the company, a potential defect could result in an insufficient dose of the rheumatoid arthritis drug, and patients are being advised to use pre-filled syringes of Simponi … [Read more...] about Simponi Pens Recalled by Johnson & Johnson for Manufacturing Defect
Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Sno-Tek Snow Blowers are being recalled for laceration hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), just announced. The agencies are advising consumers to stop using the Defective Products immediately and note that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a Recalled Product. About 1,500 … [Read more...] about Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Men’s, Women’s Jackets Recalled for Flammability Standard Violations
About 6,700 <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">New Live Men’s and Women’s Jackets have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the Defective Products immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or to … [Read more...] about Men’s, Women’s Jackets Recalled for Flammability Standard Violations
Food Dehydrator Recalled
About 3,500 LEM Food Dehydrators With Digital Timers have been recalled for fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the Defective Products immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a Recalled Product. The recalled … [Read more...] about Food Dehydrator Recalled
Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Recalled for Shock Hazard
About 1,333 Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Trees have been recalled due to shock hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The agency is advising consumers to stop using the Defective Product immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a Recalled Product. The recalled … [Read more...] about Pre-Lit Christmas Trees Recalled for Shock Hazard
Kaba Simplex Locks Lawsuits Consolidated, Transferred to Northern District of Ohio
Kaba Simplex Locks lawsuits have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL 2220) and transferred to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. The Kaba Simplex Locks litigation will be presided over by the Honorable Donald C. Nugent. The first conference in the litigation, entitled the "Kaba Simplex Locks Marketing and … [Read more...] about Kaba Simplex Locks Lawsuits Consolidated, Transferred to Northern District of Ohio
IKEA Cribs Recalled for Entrapment, Suffocation Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), just announced a Product Recall of Sniglar Cribs, distributed by IKEA Home Furnishings of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. About 20,000 IKEA Cribs were recalled in the United States; another 6,000 were recalled in Canada The four bolts provided with some Sniglar … [Read more...] about IKEA Cribs Recalled for Entrapment, Suffocation Hazard
Children’s Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
Kristi G Company, of Atlanta, Georgia and SwimWays Corporation, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, just issued a Product Recall for 5,200 Kristi G Go & Grow Chairs because the chair can tip over, posing a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. SwimWays Corp. has received eight reports of the … [Read more...] about Children’s Chairs Recalled for Fall Hazard
Perfect Pullup Bars Recalled After Injury Reports
Perfect Fitness, of Mill Valley, California, just issued a product recall for about 7,000 Perfect Fitness Perfect Pullup Bars following injury reports, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the defective product immediately and notes that it is illegal to … [Read more...] about Perfect Pullup Bars Recalled After Injury Reports
Johnson & Johnson Unit Recalls Dermabond Wound Product, Securestrap Hernia Product
The Wall Street Journal just reported that Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit has issued a recall of 700,000 vials of its <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/defective_medical_devices">Dermabond Wound Product, a liquid wound-sealing product, following reports of discoloration and delayed setting times. The drug … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Unit Recalls Dermabond Wound Product, Securestrap Hernia Product
Disney Recalls Watches After Reports of Skin Irritation
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts just issued a product recall of 1,200 Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell, and Lightning McQueen Brand Children's Light-Up Watches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the recalled Disney Children's Light-Up Watches and notes that it is … [Read more...] about Disney Recalls Watches After Reports of Skin Irritation
Heaters Sold at Dollar General Recalled for Fire Hazard
Atico International USA just issued a product recall of about 92,000 of its TrueLiving Heater Fans and Portable Quartz Radiant Heaters due fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the recalled Defective Products immediately unless otherwise instructed … [Read more...] about Heaters Sold at Dollar General Recalled for Fire Hazard
Cribs and Playpens Injure Thousands Every Year, Study Says
Crib and playpen accidents hurt nearly 10,000 children a year, according to a new study from Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Even worse, the study found that more than 100 deaths related to cribs and playpens were seen in U.S. emergency departments each year. The study found the majority of … [Read more...] about Cribs and Playpens Injure Thousands Every Year, Study Says
Skechers Shape-Ups Broke Hips, Lawsuit Claims
Skechers Shape-Ups, the ubiquitous toning shoes that started a trend in toners that promise to shape buttocks, thighs, and calves without going to the gym, are making headlines again for Skechers Shape-Ups injuries. WCPO wrote about a woman who wore her Skechers Shape-Ups at work "she was a restaurant server" for just five months … [Read more...] about Skechers Shape-Ups Broke Hips, Lawsuit Claims
Holiday-Themed Newborn Mittens Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Newborn Keepsake Mittens are being recalled today by Nurses Choice Corp. because they pose a choking hazard. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning that consumers should immediately stop using the defective newborn mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement. The newborn mitten recall involves … [Read more...] about Holiday-Themed Newborn Mittens Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Car Seat Recall Involves Cosco, Maxi-Cosi, and Safety 1st Brands
Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) is issuing a product recall for some Cosco, Maxi-Cosi, and Safety 1st brand child car seats. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). MSNBC said that almost 800,000 child car seats produced by Dorel Juvenile Group are involved in the … [Read more...] about Car Seat Recall Involves Cosco, Maxi-Cosi, and Safety 1st Brands
Energy Drinks Pose Risks To Kids
A new report warns that popular energy drinks are being overused and not adequately studied. What's more, the ubiquitous beverages can be dangerous to children and teenagers; children should not drink them, reported The Associated Press (AP). According to the AP, the drinks' caffeine and other energy ingredients can lead to Energy … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks Pose Risks To Kids
Syphilis Tests Often Wrong
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced that a study of five U.S. labs found that hundreds of patients who were told they had syphilis did not have the dangerous, sexually transmitted disease, reports The Associated Press (AP). The … [Read more...] about Syphilis Tests Often Wrong
Video Baby Monitors Recalled Following Two Infant Deaths
Millions of video baby monitors made by Summer Infant Inc. are being recalled today because cords on the monitors pose a strangulation risk to infants if they are placed too close to cribs. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled infant monitors have been linked to the deaths of two … [Read more...] about Video Baby Monitors Recalled Following Two Infant Deaths
Diet Soda May Up Heart Risks, Study Finds
Diet Sodas, long believed to be safer to physical health than their sugary counterparts, are making headlines for their possible connection to heart and vascular problems. According to MSNBC, an emerging study suggests diet soda health risks can impact heart and brain health. The study, just presented at the American Stroke … [Read more...] about Diet Soda May Up Heart Risks, Study Finds
Hoover WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Recalled
A large Product Recall of about 142,000 Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums has been announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Recalled Vacuums were manufactured in China and imported by Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the Defective Vacuums immediately and … [Read more...] about Hoover WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Recalled
Children’s Hooded Windbreakers Recalled
Miki House USA Inc., of New York, just issued a recall for Windbreaker Jackets, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. The recalled, Defective Windbreakers contain Dangerous Drawstrings, which pose … [Read more...] about Children’s Hooded Windbreakers Recalled
Skechers Shape-Ups, Other Toning Shoes Unproven, May Be Dangerous
Toning shoes, like Skechers Shape-Ups, whose popularity has grown exponentially, might not be all they're touted to be. The new footwear promises to tone muscles and improve posture, said USA Today; makers advertise shapelier buttocks, legs, and abs without the expense and bother of a workout. Toning shoes, constructed with … [Read more...] about Skechers Shape-Ups, Other Toning Shoes Unproven, May Be Dangerous
Two Firms Recall Space Heaters
Two separate <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">product recalls have been issued for Portable Space Heaters been announced due to fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just wrote. The CPSC advises that consumers stop using the Defective Space Heaters and notes that it is … [Read more...] about Two Firms Recall Space Heaters
Gluco-Ease Plus Supplements Caused Liver Damage, Lawsuit Claims
A product liability lawsuit claims Gluco-Ease Plus, a supplement purported to help users maintain healthy blood sugar levels, nearly killed a 55-year-old diabetic man. Isaac Shaw's lawsuit alleges that the main ingredient in the supplement, Uva Ursi leaf, also called bearberry, caused him to suffer cholestatic hepatitis and … [Read more...] about Gluco-Ease Plus Supplements Caused Liver Damage, Lawsuit Claims
Generation 2 Worldwide “Safetycraft” Drop-Side Cribs Not Safe, CPSC Warns
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that "SafetyCraft" brand full-size and portable drop-side cribs manufactured or distributed by Generation 2 Worldwide of Dothan, Alabama, contain <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">defective drop-side crib hardware that appears … [Read more...] about Generation 2 Worldwide “Safetycraft” Drop-Side Cribs Not Safe, CPSC Warns
Sunbeam Recalls Convertible Irons Sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond
A product recall of about 5,700 Convertible Clothes Irons has been implemented, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The defective irons, which were manufactured in China, were distributed by Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Florida. … [Read more...] about Sunbeam Recalls Convertible Irons Sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Motors Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
About 50 Briggs & Stratton Model 40 V-Twin Engines have been recalled by Briggs & Stratton due to injury Hazard. The <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">defective motors are used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The … [Read more...] about Briggs & Stratton Recalls Motors Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
Kaba Simplex Lock Lawsuit Claims Pricey Lock Can Break with a Magnet
The class-action lawsuit involving Kaba-Ilco's keyless Simplex Pushbutton Mechanical Locks is moving forward. Recently, Kaba-Ilco filed a motion asking for a change of venue for the Simplex locks lawsuit. According to the Kaba keyless locks class action lawsuit, the PIN code technology employed by the locks can be easily … [Read more...] about Kaba Simplex Lock Lawsuit Claims Pricey Lock Can Break with a Magnet
Crib Bumpers Face CPSC Scrutiny
Dr. Bradley Thach, professor of pediatrics at Washington University has long been discussing the dangers of crib bumpers, said Saint Louis today. Three years ago, Dr. Thatch published an article about the potentially defective product saying that crib bumpers had the "potential to upend nurseries across the nation, and perhaps save … [Read more...] about Crib Bumpers Face CPSC Scrutiny
Sassy Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Recalled
About 37,000 Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using the Recalled Teethers/Rattles immediately and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell recalled products. The recalled toys were … [Read more...] about Sassy Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Recalled
Cilantro Recalled for Possible Salmonella
Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is warning people not to eat certain fresh cilantro distributed by Tanimura & Antle, which is based in Salinas, California. The cilantro may be contaminated with Salmonella, a dangerous, sometimes deadly, food-borne pathogen. To date, no illnesses … [Read more...] about Cilantro Recalled for Possible Salmonella
Lead-Tainted Candy Recall Expanded
Circle City Marketing and Distributing, which is doing business as (DBA) Candy Dynamics, Indianapolis, Indiana, just issued a candy recall over lead poisoning concerns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Circle City Marketing and Distributing is recalling all of its Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® … [Read more...] about Lead-Tainted Candy Recall Expanded
Paintball Gun/Markers Recalled
About 1,400 BT SA-17 Paintball Gun/Markers have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC is advising consumers to stop using this recalled product and notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell an item subject to a product recall. The defective product was … [Read more...] about Paintball Gun/Markers Recalled
Butterfly Plush Toy Recalled for Choking Hazard
We have another toy recall to report today. About 1,440 Butterfly Push Toys have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), just announced. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled Butterfly Push Toys immediately and the CPSC notes that it is illegal to resell or to attempt to resell a recalled … [Read more...] about Butterfly Plush Toy Recalled for Choking Hazard
Bugaboo Strollers and Novara Trionfo Bicycles Recalled
Bugaboo Strollers And Bicycles Were Being Recalled. Recalls of two defective products, Bugaboo Strollers and Novara Trionfo Bicycles, were recently announced by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Bugaboo Strollers The Bugaboo Stroller recall involves 22,500 "Bee" strollers made by Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., … [Read more...] about Bugaboo Strollers and Novara Trionfo Bicycles Recalled
CPSC Announces Recalls of Trampolines
Trampolines Recalled Announce By CPSC. Two recalls of defective products, backyard trampolines and "Jitterbug" cell phones, were recently announced by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Skywalker Holdings Trampolines About 60,000 trampolines sold by Skywalker Holdings of Utah have been recalled because of an … [Read more...] about CPSC Announces Recalls of Trampolines
2 CPSC Recalls: Bunk Beds and Timers
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Bunk Beds And Digital Timer. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced two recalls of defective products: The Land of Nod Cottage Bunk Beds due to fall hazard and Intermatic Digital Timers due to shock hazard. According to the CPSC, about 750 Land of Nod Cottage Bunk Beds, … [Read more...] about 2 CPSC Recalls: Bunk Beds and Timers
CPSC Issues Two Recalls Over Shock Hazards
CPSC Announced Recall Of Two Defective Products For Posing Shock Hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the two firms named below, has issued a voluntary recall over two defective products because of fire and shock hazards. About 44,000 Countertop Water Dispensers have been recalled by … [Read more...] about CPSC Issues Two Recalls Over Shock Hazards
Glue Guns, Water Pump Motors Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Two Products For Posing A Fire Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with two different firms, has recalled defective products due to fire hazards. In the first, Dollar Tree Inc., of Chesapeake, Virginia recalled approximately 470,000 Crafters Square Hot Melt … [Read more...] about Glue Guns, Water Pump Motors Recalled for Fire Hazard
Pacific Cycle Trailer Bicycles, Intermatic Digital Timers Latest Defective Products Recalled by CPSC
Defective Products Implicated In Accidents. Trailer bicycles that pose a fall hazard and digital timers that have the potential to shock consumers have been recalled. While both defective products can cause serious injuries,, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) says that so far only the recalled bicycles have … [Read more...] about Pacific Cycle Trailer Bicycles, Intermatic Digital Timers Latest Defective Products Recalled by CPSC
Bassettbaby Crib Recall Response Questioned
Bassettbaby Crib Are Being Recalled. The recent Bassettbaby crib recall has again sparked criticism of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), which took three weeks to send representative to pick up one of the defective products. Problems have also been reported about the Bassettbaby company’s response to problems … [Read more...] about Bassettbaby Crib Recall Response Questioned
