Product Recalls

When Recalls of Medical Devices Affect Your Health

by Phillips Law Offices on 5/20/2013

Every year, many people in Illinois are affected by medical device and product recalls. Defective products can carry a high financial cost for manufacturers. But the physical and emotional costs for patients injured by these...more

Yamaha Must Pay $3.3M for Selling Dangerous Rhino

by Sylvia Hsieh | Lawyers.com on 5/14/2013

Rhino-maker Yamaha Motor Corporation must pay $3.3 million for an unsafe 660 UTV vehicle that overturned and crushed its driver....more

CPSC Seeks to Hold Former CEO Responsible for Buckyballs® Recall

by Ellen Adler, Erin M. Bosman, Julie Y. Park | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/10/2013

Last week the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) obtained an unprecedented ruling when Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Dean Metry granted leave to name Craig Zucker in an administrative complaint against Maxfield and...more

Johnson & Johnson Recall: Blood Glucose Meters

by The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP on 5/7/2013

In March 2013, LifeScan, a division of Johnson & Johnson, announced a voluntary recall and replacement of approximately 90,000 blood glucose meters in the United States and nearly 2 million meters worldwide. According to the...more

Nearly 150,000 Lasagna Pans Recalled Due to Deep Laceration Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 5/1/2013

People all over the United States have fallen in love with food that can be cooked once and then reheated for several subsequent meals. We tend to be busy in the United States and if we can spend time cooking one meal that...more

Global Recall of 3.3 Million Cars Due to Faulty Airbags

by Demas Law Group on 4/30/2013

At least 3 million automobiles, including those manufactured by Honda, Nissan, Toyota and General Motors are being recalled due to faulty air bags which may pose a threat to safety. The airbags are manufactured by Takata...more

The Land of Nod Recalls Plush Dollies Due to Choking Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 4/30/2013

Parents who purchase toys for their infants and small children generally understand when a particular toy could present some type of risk. These toys may be sharp, they may come in pieces and they may be heavy. There are...more

Toxic Toys

by Michael Barasch | Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC on 4/30/2013

Each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls millions of dangerous consumer products. Many of these recalled products were intended for children....more

Forks and Spoons for Babies Recalled Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 4/26/2013

There are seemingly millions of different gift items on the market that people look for when a friend or a loved one gives birth to a child. Some people want to avoid giving gifts of clothing because many others are already...more

Carter’s Recalls 218,000 Pieces of Infant Clothing with Zippers Due to Choking Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 4/24/2013

Anyone who has had a child and who has attempted to put a sleeper or another type of outfit on that child has likely breathed a sigh of relief when they found that the outfit of choice for that day or for that night’s sleep...more

The Best-Kept Secrets of the Auto Industry

by Demas Law Group on 4/23/2013

Tire tread separation has caused at least 375 deaths between 2002 and 2009, but no one seems to be talking much about the problem, especially in the auto industry. The tire separation issue has primarily affected older Ford...more

J.P. Boden Recalls Infant and Children’s Dungarees Due to Potential Choking Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 4/22/2013

One of the truly fun things for parents with regards to their children is the opportunity to dress them up in ways that they find cute and attractive. This is generally only possible until those children are old enough to...more

Thousands of 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycles Recalled

by Demas Law Group on 4/19/2013

Parents all understand that one of the truly standard products that they purchase for their children as they grow up is a tricycle. Having one and riding one is almost a cultural rite of passage, as millions of children have...more

Bell Full Throttle BMX Helmets Recalled Due to Potential for Malfunctioning Safety Strap

by Demas Law Group on 4/10/2013

You may be one of millions of people across the United States who likes to ride off-road bikes on trails, over jumps and basically anywhere you can get to with two wheels underneath you. There is nothing like the exhilaration...more

Toyota Recalls 160,000 Tacoma Pickups Due to Rust

by The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP on 4/9/2013

Toyota issued another recall that will affect a number of drivers in New York as well as other states. This recall involves the Tacoma pickup, a vehicle known for plowing through the snow and carrying a heavy load on its bed....more

Baby Highchairs Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 4/9/2013

If you're like most parents, you probably look forward to putting your child in the highchair in the kitchen and watching him or her devour dinner. It’s a good feeling to watch your child eat happily, as it provides you with...more

Stryker Hip Replacement Recall Website Launched By Hissey Kientz, LLP Law Firm

by Hissey Kientz LLP on 4/9/2013

The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is announcing the launch of its new website, Stryker Hip Recall Help (http://www.strykerhiprecallhelp.com/). Stryker Corporation issued a voluntary recall of the Stryker Rejuvenate and...more

NHTSA Ordered an Expansion Of A Recall Of The Jeep Liberty

by Begam & Marks on 4/4/2013

Coinciding with a previous blog. In addition to the Chrysler Fire Probe NHTSA has ordered that a recall of the Jeep Liberty now cover 35,000 SUVs produced between July 2003 and June 2007. The recall is due to excessive...more

Nautilus Issues Recall Of Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard

by Begam & Marks on 4/4/2013

Nautilus issued a recall on their Bowflex dumbbells after receiving reports that the weight selector dials are failing. The weight selector dial on the units can fail which causes the plates to fall when the dumbbell is...more

Kolcraft Recalls Stroller due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards

by Begam & Marks on 4/2/2013

Kolcraft issued a recall on their product entitled the Contours Three-and four-wheeled strollers today after receiving three reports of children whose fingertips were amputated, and two reports of adults who received finger...more

Thomas Lighting Recalls Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures

by Begam & Marks on 4/1/2013

Thomas Lighting issued a recall for all ceiling mounted light fixtures due to fire and shock hazard. According to the reports fixtures socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing...more

Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Stroller Recalled Due to Falling Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 4/1/2013

When parents give birth to a child, there are some things that are simply seen as necessities in terms of the equipment needed to get them around and through their daily routines. One of those items is the stroller, as it...more

EDIC Recalls Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard

by Begam & Marks on 3/29/2013

Air Movers produced by EDIC have been recalled due to several reports of property damage caused by fire...more

Portable Ceramic Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazard

by Begam & Marks on 3/29/2013

The Portable Space Heater and Portable Oscillating Space Heater sold exclusively at Big Lots have been recalled due to potential injury...more

Toyota Recall of MY 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX450 H Vehicles

by Begam & Marks on 3/28/2013

The National Highway Safety Administration recalled the vehicles after they determined a serious safety issue involving potential pedal entrapment by the floor mat...more

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