
When surgical implants fail, countless patients may wind up suffering. That type of situation continues to unfold in regards to two of Johnson & Johnson’s products. In August of 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics issued a voluntary recall of its ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System and its ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System. Johnson & Johnson states on the [...]
Continue reading "Worldwide Recall of DePuy Hip Replacement Systems" >>24. May 2011
Since many of us need to remain very active on our computers, it’s important to avoid using potentially harmful equipment. Far too many computer products pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. You simply cannot fully protect yourself by just turning off a machine that’s been running for a long period of time. In order [...]
Continue reading "Recalled Computers and Related Equipment Posing Injury Risks" >>4. May 2011
Child Safety, Consumer Safety, Injury Attorneys, Product Recalls
There’s been a marked increase in the number of recalled shades and blinds during the past few years. Far too many children keep getting their necks and heads caught in the cords and drawstrings of these products while playing. Serious strangulation risks can develop in just a matter of seconds. Roman shades are frequently involved [...]
Continue reading "Safety Warning: Recalled Shades and Blinds" >>28. March 2011
March 2011: CPSC Product Recalls and Related News Part One of Two The March 2011 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list includes a number of products posing fire, burn and shock hazards to the public. Other items can create choking, strangulation, laceration, entrapment and fall risks to consumers. Our firm regularly reviews these lists [...]
Continue reading "March 2011: CPSC Product Recalls and Related – News Part One of Two" >>23. December 2010
Most Americans enjoy celebrating the winter holidays and decorate their homes accordingly. Whether you prefer special candles, trees, baked goods or wrapped presents, you need to keep safety issues in mind when planning each event. Before noting some of this season’s special dangers, our firm wants to remind you to be sure all of the [...]
Continue reading "Special Holiday Safety Issues" >>16. December 2010
Auto Safety, Consumer Safety, Defective Products, Product Recalls
This past year has been a tough one for several automakers. Now, Chrysler and Volkswagen are having to recall some of their vehicles. Chrysler is concerned about both airbag and fuel leak problems while Volkswagen is also trying to protect consumers from possible fuel leak issues in several of its vehicles. The Chrysler Recalls More [...]
Continue reading "Chrysler and Volkswagen Issue Large Recalls" >>8. December 2010
The November 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list warns the public about products posing fire, burn, strangulation and other safety risks. Our firm regularly reviews these lists to help you avoid using or purchasing any dangerous products. Always consider reading these articles before making new purchases or accepting used goods from others. Part [...]
Continue reading "November 2010: Product Recalls and Related News – Part Two of Two" >>2. December 2010
The November 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list includes a number of products posing choking, suffocation and strangulation risks. Other listed items can create entrapment, shock, explosion, fire, laceration, fall and burn hazards. These monthly lists help protect consumers by telling them which products are too dangerous to be bought or used. Our [...]
Continue reading "November 2010: Product Recalls and Related News – Part One of Two" >>5. November 2010
Part Two of Two The October 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list warns the public about products posing fire, burn, strangulation and other safety risks. We review these monthly government lists to help you minimize your chances of purchasing dangerous items. Always be sure to read these articles before making new purchases or [...]
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Part One of Two Like other recent months, the October 2010 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) http://www.injury-attorneys.com/ recall list contains many products posing choking and strangulation risks. It also includes products that can cause lacerations, fires, burns and other injuries. These monthly government lists help protect consumers by urging them to avoid using or purchasing [...]
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8. August 2011
Consumer Safety, Defective Products, Product Recalls