We posted recently about the potential for a forthcoming recall of baby carrier slings because of the dangers that have been presented in regards to carrying them.  Two weeks have passed since that initial report, but now comes word that approximately one million of these units have been recalled in the wake of growing reports of infant deaths as a result of using these products.

According to The Examiner:

“After the tragic death of a 6-day-old infant in Salem, Oregon and two other reports of infant deaths, 1 million Infantino Slingrider and Wendy Bellissimo infants sling have been recalled in the United States.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, all three infants died in 2009. Derrick Fowler was just six days old when he died on May 7, 2009 due to suffocation in the Infantino sling he was being carried in. His mother, Lisa Cochran, is suing the infant sling company for more than $4 million in damages.

Infantino is offering free replacements for Slingrider and Wendy Billissimo slings. The company has issued a statement which says in part, “At Infantino, our top priority is the safety of infants whose parents and caregivers use our products…”

The soft fabric of some infant slings that surrounds a small infant with little neck strength or control can be a dangerous combination. The CPSC reported that there have been 14 infant death related to sling type baby carriers. It is recommended that a baby’s face not be covered so it is visible while in the sling.”

If your child has been harmed by these or any other defective products, you need the help of Sacramento defective products lawyers who have years of experience in holding even large corporations accountable.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

It seems that over the past few months, more and more products intended for infants and small children have been recalled due to increasing safety concerns.  While it’s always advisable to err on the side of caution with these products, all of these recalls can lead to a decrease in the trust that consumers will place on almost any product of this kind.  Now comes word that an enormous recall of high chairs has been initiated.

According to WPTV in Florida:

“The government is announcing a recall of some 1.2 million high chairs, saying they pose a fall hazard to children.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall today involving a high chair made by Graco Children’s Products of Atlanta.

The regulatory agency says “screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out,” and says cracking plastic brackets can cause the high chair to “tip over unexpectedly.” Tip-overs have resulted in 24 reports of injuries including bumps and bruises to the head, a hairline fracture to the arm, and cuts, bumps and bruises and scratches to the body.

For more information visit the company’s web site at www.gracobaby.com.”

If you own one of these units, do not take this recall lightly.  Stop using the product and take steps to ensure the safety of your child.  If your child has been harmed by this or any other defective product, you need the help of Sacramento defective products lawyers who have years of experience in successfully fighting for the rights of consumers who have been wrongfully injured.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Products intended for use by and for infants tend to draw much attention from consumers, especially when a potential defect is discovered that could put children in positions of danger.  Several different products of this type have been recalled in the past year, and it now appears that another infant product could be joining that growing list – baby slings.  The reason appears to be risk of injury and even death.

According to the Examiner:

“According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, they are preparing to issue a warning about baby slings before the end of the week.

Baby slings are carriers that allow parents to keep their infants strapped close to their chest. Although they may look safe – they may not be.

According to Associated Press, these cuddly slings will soon be the subject of a government safety warning due to the fact that infants carried in these slings could potentially be suffocated.

According to Inez Tannenbaum, head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, they know of too many deaths in these slings and the hazard for very small babies is real.”

There have already been several recalls for these products by different companies, but if you are using one of them with your child, you should stop doing so immediately. If your child has suffered an injury because of one of these products and you need legal help, you need to contact the Sacramento defective products lawyers who understand what it takes to hold corporations of all sizes accountable for the harm they’ve caused.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Many of us have decided to save ourselves some time and purchase items from a grocery store deli that are already prepared.  Delis in supermarkets have become much more prevalent in recent years, and as a result of the increased demand from consumers there are many more choices available.  Unfortunately, one of those choices appears to be unsafe, as Safeway recalled potato salad due to concerns regarding salmonella.

According to the Associated Press:

“Safeway Inc. said Thursday it is voluntarily recalling potato salad products over concerns about possible salmonella contamination.

Safeway said the two red potato salad with dill products were sold in its deli department at Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Carrs stores in 10 states in the West.

Customers who purchased the products are asked to discard them or return them for a refund.

Safeway said it is recalling the product after Reser’s Fine Foods, the source of the products, announced its own voluntary recall.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.”

There are innumerable different types of recalls, but food recalls are perhaps the most risky for consumers because of how quickly they tend to be eaten after purchase, particularly if those items are from the deli and ready to serve.  If you or someone you love has been harmed by defective food, you need the help of Sacramento defective products lawyers who have a long track record of holding even large corporations accountable for the harm they’ve caused.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

It’s been a harrowing time recently for Toyota.  The company is under worldwide scrutiny on the heels of recalling more than 8 million vehicles mostly because of a defect that causes the accelerator pedal to stick.  The situation grew more intense for Toyota yesterday as two leading company officials appeared before Congress to explain the situation from the company’s standpoint.

According to CNN:

“Toyota has recalled more than 8 million vehicles in connection with possible unintended acceleration. Separately, the 2010 Toyota Prius was the subject of a recall due to complaints about its brakes. Even with Toyota’s long-time reputation for brand loyalty among consumers, dealers have seen sales plunge and continue to field phone calls from concerned drivers.

The first of three congressional hearings on Toyota’s recall problems began Tuesday in the House Oversight and Investigations subcommittee. Chairman Bart Stupak, D-Michigan, has said his panel’s preliminary review of 75,000 pages of Toyota’s internal company documents raised significant concerns. In particular, Toyota boasted of saving $100 million by dodging a more extensive recall of the Toyota Camry and Lexus.”

Saving costs is one of the central missions of any business.  In general, when a product is found to be defective, one of the points of analysis is a basic cost comparison.  If the potential for legal liability outweighs the cost of a recall, then the recall is usually the next step.  If the analysis concludes the opposite, companies will generally not take on the expense of a recall.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a defective Toyota, you need the help of Sacramento defective products attorneys with a successful track record of taking on even the largest corporations.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Earlier this year, Daniele, Inc. recalled 1.2 million pounds of its salami products due to concerns that the batches affected by that recall contained salmonella.  Unfortunately, it appears that the original recall did not reach far enough to prevent additional safety concerns.  Now comes word that the company is expanding its recall by another 115,000 pounds of product.

According to the Providence Journal:

“The recall of salami products from the Burrillville-based Daniele Inc. has expanded to include 115,000 pounds of “Hot Salame Panino” products, now also linked to a nationwide outbreak of salmonella.

With the panini, the culprit may be crushed red pepper instead of the ground black pepper implicated in the previous recalls.

In January, Daniele recalled 1.2 million pounds of black-pepper-coated salami.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall Wednesday morning after it confirmed the presence of salmonella in an unopened package of Daniele panini. Further testing will determine whether the salmonella has the same genetic fingerprint as the bacteria involved in the outbreak, which has spread to 44 states.

The recalled panini were produced between Nov. 5 and Feb. 15 and have sell-by dates of Feb. 3 to May 26. They were distributed to stores nationwide. They come in the following labels and sizes:

•8-ounce packages of “Boar’s Head Salame Panino, Salame Rolled in Mozzarella Cheese.” UPC 042421160710

•8-ounce packages of “Daniele Italian Style Salame Panino, Hot Salame Rolled in Mozzarella Cheese.” UPC 736436809206

•Random-weight packages of “Daniele Italian Style Salame Panino, Hot Salame Rolled in Mozzarella Cheese.”

•8-ounce packages of “Dietz & Watson Artisan Collection Hot Salame Panino, Hot Salame Rolled in Mozzarella Cheese.” UPC 031506688041

•Daniele triple-pack Fresh Mozzarella Panino 24 oz. (1 Salame Hot — 1 Prosciutto Basil — 1 Capocollo Basil) UPC 736436709582

•Daniele triple pack Fresh Mozzarella Panino 24 oz. (2 Prosciutto — 1 Salame with basil) UPC 736436859324

Each package bears a label with establishment number “EST. 459” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The above products are sold individually packed, except as noted above.”

If you have any of these products in your home, do not use them and contact the company for a refund.  If you or someone you love has fallen ill as a result of using these or any other products, you need the help of Sacramento defective products attorneys who have years of experience in holding those accountable who release dangerous products onto the marketplace.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

It has not been a positive few weeks for Toyota.  Recently, the company announced a massive recall of more than 2 million vehicles because of problems with the accelerator pedal.  Now, just days later, the company is beginning a recall of its best-selling brand and most prominent model of recent times, the Prius.  This represents only the latest in a string of Toyota recalls dating back to last year.

According to the Wall Street Journal:

“A reluctant Toyota Motor Corp. on Tuesday announced a global recall of its flagship Prius and other gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, even as executives suggested they weren’t required to do so.

Toyota’s quality chief, Shinichi Sasaki, said at a press conference here that the problematic brake systems in the recalled cars “meet safety standards,” a comment implying the company isn’t required legally to recall the vehicles. But Toyota decided to take action and update software that controls the brake system in order to “be in accordance with the spirit” of those standards, Mr. Sasaki said.”

It’s believed that the recall affects more than 400,000 Prius vehicles.  The brake systems have shown themselves to be dangerous in different models around the world, and the recall reaches from the United States to Japan to other markets on different continents.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective Toyota vehicle, you need legal help.  Contact the Sacramento defective products lawyers who have years of experience in holding large corporations accountable for releasing dangerous products to consumers.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Toyota is a brand of automobile that’s long been known by consumers for its quality, dependability and overall safety.  As a result, the manufacturer has enjoyed a growing market share for years.  However, it only takes one problem for that reputation to be damaged, and that appears to be what’s happening all over the world in the wake of Toyota’s announcement that it is recalling 2.3 million vehicles.

According to CNN:

“Toyota Motor Sales USA is recalling 2.3 million vehicles to correct a problem that could cause the vehicles’ gas pedals to stick.

This new recall is separate from an on-going recall of 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to correct a problem in which the pedals could become stuck under a loose floor mat.

Drivers should not pump the brakes as this can deplete the brakes’ power assist. In the event the pedal becomes stuck, the vehicle can be brought under control with firm and steady application of the brakes, the automaker said.

The vehicle should then be driven to the nearest safe location, shut off, and a Toyota dealer should be called for assistance.

The vehicles covered under the recall are:

2009-2010 Toyota Rav4, Corolla, Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 Camry, 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra and 2008-2010 Sequoia.”

The situation continues to develop as Toyota searches for answers.  In the meantime, if you or someone you love has been injured by a defective Toyota or any other defective product, you need the help of Sacramento defective products lawyers who have the experience and track record necessary to hold large, multi-national corporations accountable for the harm they may have caused.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

We’ve posted several times recently regarding the new dangers being reported in conjunction with products intended for children and infants.  One of the most recent involved thousands of baby swings, but now comes word of a much larger recall that’s being initiated by one of the world’s leaders in children’s products.  Graco has announced the recall of 1.5 million cribs.

According to the Sun-Sentinel in Florida:

“About 1.5 million strollers sold at Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers are being recalled after some children’s fingertips were amputated by hinges on the products.

The recall by Graco Children’s Products Inc. includes certain model numbers of its Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems. The Exton, Pa., company received seven reports of children placing their in a stroller’s canopy hinge as the canopy was being opened or closed. Five children had their fingertips severed and two children received cuts on their fingertips.

The strollers were made in China by Graco and sold at AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Kmart, Fred Meyer, Meijer, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 to December 2009.

In announcing the recall Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said the strollers pose an amputation and laceration hazard to children when opening or closing the canopy. The government advised consumers to stop using the strollers and contact Graco to receive a free repair kit.

The recall involves strollers made between October 2004 and February 2008. The model numbers and manufacture dates are on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels.”

If you are using one of these models, stop doing so immediately until you can be sure of your child’s safety.  If your child has been injured by one of these or any other children’s products, you need the help of Sacramento defective products lawyers who have a track record of successfully holding large corporations accountable for the injuries they caused.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Medications are generally highly regulated due to the obvious dangers they’d present if anything was wrong with these products.  The FDA is charged with regulating this process, and the agency slammed the makers of Tylenol and other brands recently in the wake of revelations that the manufacturer was slow to react to consumer complaints regarding a strange odor that emanated from many of their medications.

According to CNN Money:

“The maker of several over-the-counter drugs, including Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl, announced a broad-based recall of these and other drugs Friday after receiving complaints of an “unusual moldy, musty or mildew-like” odor.

The recall drew the FDA’s wrath on Johnson and Johnson for not reacting quickly to customer complaints and its failure to fix the problem. The company has struggled to resolve the issue since it was first reported in 2008.

The recalled products include junior strength Motrin, children’s Tylenol grape meltaway tablets, extra strength Tylenol, extra strength Tylenol rapid release gelcaps, extra strength Tylenol PM geltabs, Motrin caplets, extra strength Rolaids fresh mint tablets, St. Joseph Aspirin chewable orange tablets and Benedryl allergy ultratab tablets.”

While no tangible problem has been linked to the presence of this odor, the FDA made it clear that additional remedies would be applied if the manufacturer did not take action.  As a result, consumers are advised to stop using these products immediately.

If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of using a defective medication, you need to take steps to assert your legal rights.  Contact the Sacramento products liability lawyers at Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation, as the firm has years of experience in holding large corporations accountable.