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Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Transmitters

Doug / 07-02-2014 / Consumer Safety

Many of us have seen commercials for products like Life Alert, devices that transmit a signal to summon assistance for individuals often designed and targeted at the elderly community. Linear has produced a similar device which is a button worn around the neck, much like a necklace, which summons assistance when the person when the […]

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Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Equipment

Doug / 04-29-2014 / Consumer Safety

Ontel is recalling ISO7X isometric exercise equipment, after it was discovered that the devices contain a defect with the handle grips which can cause parts to come free and forcefully ejected from the shaft of the device. The ejection of parts of the device can potentially cause injury to the user and or bystanders. The […]

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8.7 Million Pounds of Meat Recalled

Doug / 04-25-2014 / Consumer Safety

According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), as part of an ongoing investigation it has been discovered that meat processed by a California company may not be fit for consumption. A Northern California company has recalled over 8.7 million pounds of meat due to discovery that diseased and unhealthy animals might have […]

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Ford Recalls Steering Components on 2011-2012 Explorers

Doug / 02-17-2014 / Auto Accidents

Ford Motor Company has launched a recall of steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers, which were service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The gears that were installed may lock, preventing the driver from properly steering the vehicle. The defective steering components cause an increased chance of crash. “It is important to […]

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Britax Stroller Recall

Doug / 02-14-2014 / Consumer Safety

On January 30th, Britax recalled three models of its strollers. Consumers are cautioned and encouraged to discontinue use of B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers, to avoid injuries. The recall effects approximately 216,000 strollers in the United States and 8,800 in Canada. The recall was sparked by discovery of the folding mechanism posing a […]

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Is Your Baby Safe at Bathtime?

Doug / 06-19-2013 / Consumer Safety

Parents be warned, there have been a large number of baby bath seat recalls recently.  In fact there were three just yesterday. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CSPC) has issued these recalls because the bath seats do not meet federal safety standards.  Specifically these three bath seats show a stability issue and have a propensity […]

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A Case for Filling Out Appliance Registration Forms

Doug / 06-11-2013 / Consumer Safety

We’re the first to admit that filling out the registration cards that come with new appliances is a bit of a pain.  Not only do you have to put all your personal information down expecting only junk mail and marketing material to fill up both your mailbox and, likely, your email’s inbox, there’s the hassle […]

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Chrysler Rebuffs US Government and Refuses to Recall Jeeps

Doug / 06-05-2013 / Auto Accidents

It is a rare thing for a manufacturer to tell the US government “No” on a recall request.  It is an even rarer thing when that manufacturer works in the automobile industry.  But that is exactly what Chrysler is doing in regards to their Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty lines. According to the National […]

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How Product Recalls Work

Doug / 04-25-2013 / Consumer Safety

Yesterday we spoke about how Product Liability Litigation works, and how it can protect all consumers, not just our clients.  In that message, we mentioned that product recalls created from this litigation are one of the ways all consumers are protected by product liability litigation.  But how do product recalls themselves work? There are many […]

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Toro Z Master ZRT Mower Recall Due to Laceration Risk

Doug / 04-08-2011 / Consumer Safety

According to Business Week, Toro has issued a product recall for 3,700 Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers due to a problem with a switch that could accidentally activate the commercial riding mower. The company announced it is working on a voluntary recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The government agency said that a […]

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Tylenol 8-Hour Extended Release Caplets Recall Due to Musty, Mold Odor

Doug / 04-07-2011 / Consumer Safety

According to Reuters, Johnson and Johnson is issuing a product recall for another lot of Tylenol drugs. The company is recalling the drug after consumer complaints that the medicines have moldy odor. The company’s website states that it will recall one lot of Tylenol 8-Hour Extended Release Caplets, 150 count, which amounts to 34,000 bottles. […]

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