
Who would have thought that at this point in history, we would still have to deal with product recalls for baby cribs. And yet, it has happened with more than 2 million cribs, most of which are drop side models, being recalled.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission or the CPSC described the problem as “suffocation and [...]
3. May 2010
Part One of this review of the April 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product recall list covered items posing choking and strangulation hazards, as well as products that can cause laceration or fall injuries.
Part Two of our April 2010 review looks at many other products, including those posing fire and flammability risks, as well [...]
3. May 2010
The April 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list includes products posing choking and strangulation risks, as well as others that can create fall, lead paint, laceration and drowning hazards.
These monthly government lists help protect the public by urging consumers to avoid using or purchasing various dangerous products. Our law firm recommends that you [...]
25. March 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading "Baby Slings Are In Fact Recalled" >>18. March 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading "More Infant Product Problems – High Chairs Recalled" >>11. March 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading "Baby Slings Could Be Recalled Soon" >>4. March 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading "Safeway Recalls Potato Salad Due to Salmonella Risk" >>25. February 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading "Toyota Officials Appear Before Congress, Offer Explanations" >>18. February 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading "January’s Salami Recall Expands" >>9. February 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading "Toyota Issues a New Recall for the Prius" >>
13. July 2010
Child Safety, Product Recalls