Category Archives: Defective Products

May 11, 2012 | by MH

Personal Injury Lawsuits and Time Limits — Statute of Limitations

Sometimes people call us or schedule a consultation and tell us that the incident that caused their injury happened a number of years ago. Unfortunately, if too many years have passed since the injury happened, it may be difficult for … Continue reading →

March 12, 2012 | by MH

FDA Safety Alerts – Dangerous Drugs & Defective Products Info

MedWatch, the FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program has been busy, as usual. February alone included the following Safety Alerts about dangerous drugs and defective products— • Important safety label changes for the class of cholesterol-lowering drugs known … Continue reading →

February 22, 2012 | by MH

CPSC Adopts New Federal Standard for Portable Bed Rails

In response to a number of child deaths related to defective or improperly installed portable bed rails, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has adopted a new federal standard designed to make these rails safer. The dangers posed by … Continue reading →

January 18, 2012 | by MH

Space Heaters Can Pose a Fire Hazard

Winter is prime season for space heaters in homes, offices, and garages. But before you switch on, make sure the model you’re using hasn’t been recalled – like the Meijer Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heater. The CPSC and SaferProducts.gov have … Continue reading →

January 6, 2012 | by MH

Children’s Bicycle Helmets — Recall — Head Injury Hazard

Earlier today, the CPSC and Triple Eight Distribution, Inc., issued a voluntary recall of bicycle helmets for youths and children due to a head injury hazard. The recall involved about 30,400 multipurpose helmets (including bicycle helmets) sold nationwide from August … Continue reading →

January 6, 2012 | by MH

IKEA High Chairs — Recalls — Fall Hazard

The CPSC, Health Canada, and IKEA are engaged in a voluntary recall of IKEA’s ANTILOP high chairs because the high chair’s restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child. The recall involves about 169,000 chairs sold … Continue reading →

December 19, 2011 | by MH

iPod Touch & iPhone Related Recalls

Mac products like the iPod Touch and the iPhone are sure to be favorite presents this gift-giving season, but the Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC) has announced two voluntary recalls regarding the iPod Touch and the iPhone 3G/3GS. Fortunately, no … Continue reading →

December 5, 2011 | by MH

Dangerous Toys — Information Leads to Safer Choices

Each year, organizations like the CPSC, WATCH, and U.S. PIRG release information about toys that pose an increased and/or unnecessary risk of childhood injury or death. The goal of these and similar organizations is not to panic parents and caregivers, … Continue reading →

December 2, 2011 | by MH

Honda Recalling Cars Because of Potentially Deadly Airbags

Honda has announced that it will be recalling 273,000 Honda and Acura cars due to problems with the airbags. Affected driver’s airbag inflators may deploy with too much pressure and injure or kill the driver. An additional 603,000 cars are … Continue reading →

October 28, 2011 | by MH

Progress in Chinese Drywall Class-Action Suit

One of the most well-known class action issues of the past decade or so involves roughly 500 million pounds of Chinese drywall that was imported from 2006 to 2008 and used to build homes in over a dozen states. The … Continue reading →