Posted on July 21st, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the distributor of the product have announced the voluntary recall of Karino Baby Pacifiers for concerns of choking hazards.
There have been no records of injury or illness because of the pacifiers, but almost 45,000 of them have been recalled because the nipple could separate from the ring of the object.
Others reasons for the recall include the mouth guard not having enough holes and the handle being too long. The pacifiers were sold for a quarter in Texas and California.
If you or a loved one has been injured after using a defective consumer product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 14th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of 137,000 pieces of kids jewelry that were sold between 2008 and 2010 at Justice and Limited Too stores and online.
The recall includes 19 types of children’s bracelets, necklaces and earrings that were made in China. The items have been recalled due to toxic levels of cadmium that can cause kidney problems, bone softening and can impede brain development children.
The items are in various shapes such as heart and crowns and some say “Best,” “Friends” and or “Forever.” People who own the jewelry should stop wearing it immediately and bring it back to the store it was purchased at for refund.
If you or a loved one has been injured or become ill after using a defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 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 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 6th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of children’s hockey sticks that contain unsafe levels of lead paint.
The hockey gear, from the company Bauer Hockey Inc., contain excess levels of lead in the paint and decals on the sticks, shafts, and blades. About 67,000 units have been distributed throughout the U.S. since 2005. Most of the sticks also have the Nike symbol in addition to the Bauer label. Consumers are warned to take the products away from children immediately and to contact the company for a refund or a replacement.
Lead paint in toys puts children at risk of serious adverse effects due to lead exposure. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today
Posted on March 29th, 2010
Parents who purchased magnetic toys including the Magtastik and and Magnetix, Jr. Pre-school toys from MEGA brands have been warned to discontinue use of the toys and return them to the manufacturer because small magnets can detach from the toys and may be harmful if swallowed by a child. The recall was voluntarily issued by the manufacturer in order to prevent harm to children playing with the toys.
If someone you love has been hurt by a defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on March 25th, 2010
Consumers have been advised to return a certain make and model of office chair that was sold at Cost Plus/World Market and online, following concerns regarding hazardous defects in the product. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the wooden chair backs could possibly come loose from the seat base, potentially causing harmful falls. Persons who purchased the item are advised to return the product to the retailer and will receive a full refund or exchange.
For more information on defective products and personal injury claims, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
