Posted on June 24th, 2010
Suntech Enterprises recalled about 8,400 baby walkers earlier this week. According to company reports, the baby walkers may fit through doorways and fall down stairways.
The baby walkers apparently were sold in stores in New York, California, Texas, and Illinois. Customers with the baby walkers are advised to stop using them and return them to the store where they were purchased.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a product recall, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 17th, 2010
Crate and Barrel recalled about 5,400 of its plant-shaped decorative candles. According to company reports, the design of the candle may cause the melted way to overflow and start a fire.
The recall was sparked by a report of one of the candles catching fire. However, nobody was injured in the fire. The candles were sold by Crate and Barrel from February to April.
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Posted on June 10th, 2010
Hewlett-Packard Co. recalled about 54,000 lithium-ion batteries. According to company reports, the batteries were recalled because of a possible fire hazard.
The batteries apparently may overheat, leading to a risk of fire or burn injuries. The battery recall followed a 2009 recall when the company recalled 70,000 batteries.
If you or anyone you know has been injured by a defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 4th, 2010
McDonald’s recalled 12 million drinking glasses. The glasses feature various characters from the new “Shrek” movie.
The glasses were recalled because the paint contained cadmium. Products containing cadmium have been shown to potentially cause kidney and bone damage.
If you or anyone you know has been injured by a manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 28th, 2010
Cost Plus Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall this week of their Moroccan tea glasses.
The recall affects about 14,000 units sold by the Oakland-based distributor. According to the announcement, the tea glass exterior coloring contains excessive levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects even in small amounts.
Consumers are advised to stop using the tea glasses and to return them to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund.
If you have been injured by a faulty product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 14th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found dangerous levels of cadmium in children’s “Best Friends” charm bracelets sold by Claire’s Boutiques Inc., and about 19,000 of the bracelet sets have been recalled as a result. No related injuries have been reported yet.
Inhaling dangerous levels of cadmium can cause lung damage, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and consuming the toxic metal can irritate the stomach, possibly leading to diarrhea and vomiting. Long-term exposure to the metal, even at lower levels, can damage the kidneys. The Department of Health and Human Services lists cadmium as a known human carcinogen as well. Consumers can return the bracelets to any Claire’s store for a full refund or replacement product.
If your child has been exposed to a faulty or dangerous product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
Nissan recently decided to recall more than 130,000 Infiniti cars for a wiring problem that could prevent the airbag from deploying in a crash. Experts say the problem is actually relatively simple to fix. According to officials, the wiring harness for the airbag is attached to two sensors that detect whether someone is sitting in the seat.
The sensors are under the front seats, and over time, the sensors get jostled, corroding the connectors. Once this happens, the signal cannot transfer to the airbag, and the airbag will not deploy in a crash.
Your safety is a priority when it comes to motor vehicles, and defects can cause serious accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a defective automobile, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 30th, 2010
LaJobi Inc. of Cranbury, N.J., today recalled around 220,000 drop side cribs sold in the last year due to faulty hardware that allows the drop side to detach from the crib. Children in the crib can then fall into a gap created by this, potentially suffocating or being strangled. They can also fall from the crib to the ground.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and LaJobi have received a total of 99 reports of drop side incidents. One infant suffered a mild concussion.
Consumers should contact LaJobi to receive a free hardware retrofit kit that will immobilize the drop side.
Contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today if you have been victimized by a faulty product design.
Posted on April 22nd, 2010
Jotul North America has today issued a voluntary recall of their SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove. The stove’s door can come loose from its hinges and fall, injuring people standing in the area.
If you own this stove model with a serial number between 7951 and 8267, you are encouraged to contact your dealer for a hinge replacement kit and a free professional installation.
If you or a loved one have been harmed by the faulty mechanics of a stove or other appliance, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 14th, 2010
Atlas Operations Inc., a company based in Pompano Beach, FL began a recall of certain dietary supplements in December 2009. Recently, they have expanded this recall to include three more products that were sold in stores nationwide.
The potentially dangerous supplements include the products Stamin It, Erectzia and Vigor 100, all of which claimed to help boost sexual performance. The drugs were recalled because they each might contain an ingredient that is not properly declared on their labels. The ingredient is similar to an FDA-approved drug for treating erectile dysfunction, but may negatively interact with certain prescription drugs like nitrates. These drug interactions can cause blood pressure to drop to unsafe levels.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous supplement or drug, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
