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Thomas Dennis / 06-10-2020 / Auto Recalls

Ford Motor Company issued two new recall notices, involving the 2020 Ford Mustang and the Ford Transit Connect. Both recalls affect the safety of passengers traveling in these two Ford models. The recall for the Ford Transit Connect passenger van deals with seat belt safety for frontside passengers. The front passenger seat belt pretensioners, the […]

Michael Damaso / 05-28-2020 / Defective products

Harbor Freight announced a recall of its “Pittsburgh” brand six-ton jack stands due to the risk of collapse during use, according to a filing last month with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A second recall filed on May 3, 2020 extended the recall to three-ton Pittsburgh-brand jack stands. According to Harbor Freight’s NHTSA filing, […]

Doug / 04-20-2015 / Consumer Safety

It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day to day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware of the most recent recalls please see the summaries and links below. This past week’s recalls consist of […]

Doug / 03-23-2015 / Consumer Safety

Doug / 03-05-2015 / Consumer Safety

The recalls that were announced over the past week range from consumer goods such as fans to foods and pharmaceuticals. It is important to remain aware and cautious about recalls announced for any and all products we used in day-to-day life. Products of all types are susceptible to defects, contamination, and misbranding. To remain aware […]

Doug / 02-09-2015 / Consumer Safety

Most of this week’s recalls include product recalls for various increase risks posed to users/consumers. It is important to remain attentive in the working condition and potential safety issues, which can arise with products you purchase. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a defective product, contaminated food or […]

Doug / 01-26-2015 / Consumer Safety

A majority of this week’s recalls listed involve food product recalls, some due to undeclared allergens, while others are due to lack of inspection and/or potential contamination. It is important to be aware of the ingredients in the products you purchase especially for those with allergies to particular items such as peanuts, eggs and dairy. […]

Doug / 12-19-2014 / Consumer Safety

Most of this past week’s recalls are for consumer products. If you have purchased any of the following items please discontinue use, keep out of reach of small children and contact the appropriate producer to determine which step to take in order to return or obtain a refund. Recalls RSS WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades […]

Doug / 12-15-2014 / Consumer Safety

Most of this past week’s recalls are for various food related allergies. If you have a food allergy, please make sure you check products being used in the food you’re purchasing. Recalls RSS Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX Sports Due to Risk of Head Injury (Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:30:00 GMT) Helmet’s chinstrap can fail, […]

Doug / 12-05-2014 / Consumer Safety

This week sees a lot of recalls from the NHTSA on vehicles and tires. Check to make sure your car isn’t on the list and check with your local mechanic if it is. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Recalls YAMAHA ( 14V644000 ) (Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:00:01 EST) Dated: OCT 13, 2014 Yamaha Motor […]

Doug / 10-01-2014 / Auto Accidents

Immediately following an accident victims are often faced with the need for medical care, expenses incurred as a result of medical care, wage loss, and injuries that can be long lasting or permanent. Regardless of the accident or incident which caused the injuries, often the Plaintiff is stuck with expenses and required to live with […]

Doug / 05-15-2014 / Auto Accidents

The first sentence in the ABC News story should send chills to everyone who drives, “because of a badly flawed and archaic government recall system, millions of potentially dangerous recalled tires remain on the roads, on store shelves for sale, or simply unaccounted for.” In fact, the problem is so severe and the potential risk […]

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 […]

Doug / 04-14-2014 / Dangerous

After the deaths of two siblings in Massachusetts, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has renewed its warning to consumers about the risks associated with storage, hope, cedar and toy chests. Millions of storage chests and toy boxes pose the risk of automatically closing and latching shut. As a result of the chests latching […]

Doug / 04-11-2014 / Consumer Safety

April 1, 2014, Dyson issued a recall of its Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters. The heaters were found to in some cases develop an electrical short and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire hazard. The recall is expected to affect about 338,000 units of the heaters sold in the U.S. and about 43,000 units of […]

Doug / 03-27-2014 / Consumer Safety

On March 20th, Bedz King operating out of Arlington, Texas, recalled approximately 2,900 bunk beds with side ladders. The bunk beds have been recalled due to a discovered entrapment risk posed by the beds having a protruding corner post, which exceeds the industry standard of 5mm. The recalled bunk beds were sold in twin over […]

Doug / 02-19-2014 / Consumer Safety

As of January 12, 2014, Winn Dixie announced an immediate recall of 30 oz. canisters of the store’s Instant Chocolate Drink Mix, with the expiration date JUL 14 15B. The product was pulled fro the shelves of Winn Dixie locations throughout Florida due to a potential incorrect formula mixture, which could result in an undeclared […]

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 […]

Doug / 11-01-2013 / Defective products

In August 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, recalled its ASR hip system. The recall came into effect because of unpublished data from a joint registry in the UK showing the replacement hip’s low rate of success. The intended lifespan of the hip was 15 years, but DePuy’s ASR XL device was […]

Doug / 10-22-2013 / Consumer Safety

The firearm industry faces surmounting pressure on a daily basis for creating weapons capable of death, mostly in the form of gun control. However, this time firearm leader, Remington Arms Co. is facing litigation over alleged faulty defects in its Model 700 bolt-action rifle. Three separate class-action lawsuits have been filed in Montana, Missouri, and […]

Doug / 09-23-2013 / Dangerous

The Palm Beach Post ran an article announcing that a 75-year-old Boca Raton widow won $3.8 million on Friday after a jury found two tobacco companies responsible for her husband’s death. Kathleen Gafney Hanners filed suit on her husband, Frank Gafney’s behalf after he died in 1995 at the age of 59 from lung cancer. […]

Doug / 06-06-2013 / Consumer Safety

Whether you purchased it at one of the big box stores, or went to the local bike shop, getting a new bike is a huge part of childhood. Learning to ride for the first time, and finally being able to take off the training wheels are memories that bring a smile regardless of age. As […]

Doug / 02-20-2012 / Consumer Safety

Ropinirole, also known as Requip, is a prescription medication used by physicians to treat Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome. This popular medication helps many to deal with Parkinson’s, but it does not come without side effects. The listed side effects are constipation, dizziness, sweating, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and weakness. The Federal […]

Doug / 12-14-2011 / Consumer Safety

The family of a Florida man who died from food poisoning from a meal he consumed on a flight has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against American Airlines, according to ABC News. Othon Cortes, 73, died after eating a chicken meal on a flight that was contaminated. His widow and daughter filed the suit. American […]

Doug / 09-07-2011 / Defective products

The FDA issued a recall on a neck massager after the death of Florida radiologist found strangled on Christmas Eve. The local police department confirmed that the device found next to Dr. Michelle-Ferrari-Gergerson’s body was King International’s ShoulderFlex Massager. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the ShoulderFlex last week, saying its rotating […]

Doug / 08-12-2011 / Defective products

A new study conducted by a Johns Hopkins researcher says that the popular anti-smoking drug Chantix may be responsible for increasing the risk of heart attacks and other serious heart problems in healthy, middle-aged smokers. Dr. Sonal Singh, the study’s lead author, is calling for the Food and Drug Administration to issue a stronger warning […]

Doug / 05-17-2011 / Defective products

According to the Sheboygan Press, a personal injury lawsuit against the City of Sheboygan is going to trial next week. A jury will decide whether to hold the city liable for injuries suffered when a man’s wheelchair tipped on a ramp between the street and sidewalk. Ronald Behr, with the help of his personal injury […]

Doug / 05-16-2011 / Defective products

According to Avvo, a Texas woman who works for the Dallas Cowboys has filed a personal injury lawsuit over the 2009 collapse of one of the team’s practice facilities. In May of 2009, the Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamilis broke his back and 11 other employees were injured when winds ripped through the roof […]

Doug / 03-31-2011 / Defective products

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a product recall has been issued for Toxic Waste brand Short Circuit Bubble Gum over fears of high amounts of lead contained in the candy. The candy affected comes in a 3.2 oz. packaging, Lot #15070SC12 and has a distinct yellow and black caution tape design on […]

Doug / 03-18-2011 / Defective products

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an outdoor wood burning fireplace is under a recall after 14 reports of the chimney’s bronze finish catching on fire. According to the agency, the freestanding Garden Treasures Living steel outdoor fireplace with a bronze-finish chimney sold at Lowe’s. Sunjoy Industries Group Limited is recalling 20,000 fireplace […]

Doug / 03-17-2011 / Defective products

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a Sunbeam Products wine bottler opener is under voluntary recall after the company received dozens of consumer injury reports. Sunbeam Products Inc. recalled 159,000 wine bottle openers sold through QVC after consumers claimed injuries such as cuts on their hands. The CPSC announced twenty two people experienced […]

Doug / 02-16-2011 / Defective products

According to Reuters, Hoover is voluntarily recalling the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755 for a fire hazard. The Consumer Safety Protection Commission issued a warning to consumers that the vacuum may expose them to potential fire and electrical shock. The agency warns that even if the affected Hoover vacuum is disconnected from the […]

Doug / 02-15-2011 / Defective products

According to CNN, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a second Summer Infant baby monitor product recall that involves specific models. The agency reports Summer Infant monitors with a “Summer” logo on the front, labeled Slim and Secure, and sold in either silver and white or pink and white have a fire hazard. The affected […]

Doug / 02-11-2011 / Defective products

According to PR Newswire, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Lasko portable electric heater. The product recall includes about 107,500 units of Lasko Model 5540 and Air King Model 8540 manufactures in 2002. Lasko received 36 consumer complaints of the electrical connection overheating with no reports of injury, however 18 […]

Doug / 11-09-2009 / Defective products

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in conjunction with Maclaren USA has recalled approximately 1 million baby strollers. The defective products have amputated the fingertips of twelve toddlers thus far. The injury occurs when a child puts its finger in the hinge area of the stroller when it is folding or unfolding. The injuries include […]

Doug / 06-08-2009 / Defective products

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Mattel Inc. have agreed to a $2.3 million fine for safety violations inconjunction with lead paint on children’s toys. The fine was the result of a recall of hundreds of thousands of Mattel and Fisher Price toys due to lead paint. Back in 2007 Mattel and its subsidiary, Fisher […]

Doug / 01-14-2009 / Defective products

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), Stork Craft Manufacturing has recalled approximately 500,000 baby cribs due to possible breakage of a support bracket. The CPSC has received 10 reports from consumers in which the brackets broke, dropping the mattress below the side rails. In one incident, a child received bruises to his forehead and in […]

Doug / 10-24-2008 / Defective products

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for LeapFrog’s Didj Gaming Console. The Didj gaming system is a learning tool for children 6 – 10 years old. It is an electronic game with a handheld device that connects to the computer. The recall is for the charging station and the rechargeable battery packs. If the rechargeable battery […]

Doug / 09-15-2008 / Defective products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Health Information Advisory for infant formula that may be on the shelves in Asian specialty markets here in the U.S. The Advisory is based on the reports of kidney stones found in infants in China. Kidney stones or kidney disease is very rare in infants and it […]

Doug / 05-09-2008 / Defective products

The warm weather comes early in the South and when it does, many people enjoy cooking on an outdoor grill. Whether it’s a gas or charcoal grill, the food tastes better when it’s cooked outside, but with that great taste comes a greater risk of injury from the grilling. Often times these injuries are due […]