Timco Recalls Watermelons

Posted on November 30th, 2009 No Comments

The New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod have learned of a product recall issued by Timco Worldwide, Inc, for Large Seedless Watermelons, which the company suspects may be contaminated. If you or someone you love has been injured by tainted food products, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you fight for justice.

Timco issued a voluntary recall after learning that some of its Large Seedless Watermelons may be contaminated with Salmonella. Although no illnesses have been reported yet, it’s important to follow the recall if you believe you have purchased a watermelon from the company.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a faulty product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelord by calling 800-346-5529 today.

2.1 Million Cribs Recalled in Largest Crib Recall Ever

Posted on November 24th, 2009 No Comments

The largest crib recall in the United States is underway, with some 2.1 million units made over a 16 year period being recalled due to a safety risk. If you or someone you love has been injured by a faulty product, the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you win the compensation you deserve for your tragedy.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission are issuing a recall for 2.1 million cribs made by Stork Craft Manufacturing between 1993 and 2009. The cribs in question are the drop-gate models, in which the gate opens to allow easier access to the child. However, the cribs pose a suffocating risk. If you have one of these cribs, you should return it immediately.

If your child has been injured by a crib or other product, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Grand World Inc. Recalls Baby Pacifiers

Posted on November 18th, 2009 1 Comment

Grand World, Inc. of Maspeth, N.Y. is recalling a line of pacifiers because they present a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. If you or someone you love has been injured by a faulty product, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod can help fight for the compensation you deserve.

The recall is for the “Bobby Chupete” line of pacifiers, which have a ring-shaped handle and a heart-shaped mouth guard. According to the recall information, the mouth guard is too small, which presents a swallowing risk. About 641,000 products are affected.

If you or somebody you love has experienced health problems as the result of a consumer product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

San Miguel Recalls Kale

Posted on November 17th, 2009 1 Comment

Produce company San Miguel of Oxnard, California was informed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that kale produced by the company tested positive for Listeria. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of an impure food product, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod can help you fight for the compensation you need.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture said that their lab had detected Listeria in a 10 oz package of kale with the label “Cut ‘N Clean Greens.” San Miguel is advising that all bags with a “USE BY” date of 11/19/09 with the lot code 14398 should be thrown out.

If you or someone you love has experienced health problems as a result of eating tainted food products, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Homelite Recalls Backpack Leaf Blowers

Posted on November 16th, 2009 No Comments

Levinson Axelrod has learned of the recall by Homelite of a series of back-mounted leaf blowers the company produced. If you’ve been injured or worse by a consumer product, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you win the financial compensation you deserve.

About 85,000 of the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack-mounted blowers are being recalled because of a potential fuel tank leak which could pose a fire/explosion risk to consumers. The company has received 18 complaints of fuel leak problems, with one involving minor skin irritation. The product in question is Product Model UT08580, with Manufacturing Date Codes ranging from ATK1820001 to ATK3659999.

If you’ve been injured by a faulty product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Sony Recalls Power Adapters

Posted on November 11th, 2009 1 Comment

Levinson Axelrod has learned that electronics giant Sony is recalling approximately 69,000 power adapters in connection with its Vaio line of desktops. The company warns that these power adapters may cause electric shocks to users. If you or someone you love has been injured by a faulty consumer product, the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod can help you win the compensation you deserve.

The recall affects the VGP-AC19V17 adapter, which is packaged with the company’s Vaio desktops as well as laptop docking stations. The company is concerned that wear over time can break down the electrical insulation, which can then pose a shocking risk to consumers. The recall is worldwide, and if you own one of the products, it is highly recommended that you replace the adapter.

If you or someone you love has been hurt by an unsafe product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Nokia Recalls 14 Million Phone Chargers

Posted on November 10th, 2009 1 Comment

Finnish mobile giant Nokia is issuing a recall of 14 million cell phone chargers, which the company says may be defective. The company warns that the chargers may cause electrical shocks to users. If you’ve been the victim of a shoddy product, the product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to secure you compensation.

According to the company, the defect was discovered by in-house testers, who found that the casing on the chargers had a tendency of coming off, exposing the electrical components. They say there have been no consumer complaints. The models in question are the AC-3E and AC-3U, and the AC-4U. It is not clear yet how many of these were sold in the United States, but it is highly suggested that if you have one of these models, you contact the company immediately.

If you or someone you love has been injured because of a consumer product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Baby Strollers Recalled After Amputating Children’s Fingers

Posted on November 9th, 2009 No Comments

A popular model of stroller made by Maclaren USA since 1999 is being recalled after a dozen children have had their fingers amputated by the stroller’s hinges. All told, a million units are being recalled due to the exposed mechanism. If your child has been injured because of a faulty consumer product, the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod can help fight for the compensation you deserve.

Maclaren USA will send parents owning the stroller plastic covers to place over the hinges. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the hinges are an amputation and laceration hazard, and parents should make sure to get the new plastic covers immediately.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of an unsafe product, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Toyota Recalls Toyota, Lexus Vehicles

Posted on November 5th, 2009 1 Comment

Toyota Motors has issued a recall for several different vehicles, citing an issue which can cause the vehicles to accelerate erratically and unsafely. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse by an unsafe product, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod can help represent your interests in court.

According to the the recall notice, the vehicles in question have a problem with the driver’s floor mats, which can cause the accelerator to become stuck. Some believe that there may be an electric issue as well. If you have been injured because of a faulty floor mat, the product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to get you the money you deserve.

The vehicles being recalled are the 2007-2010 Lexus ES350, the 2006-2010 Lexus IS, the 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon, the 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma, the 2007-2010 Toyota Camry, the 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra, and the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an automobile accident due to a faulty accelerator, contact the New Jersey personal injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Food Lion Recalls Ground Beef Stock

Posted on November 5th, 2009 No Comments

Grocery giant Food Lion has announced that it is issuing a recall on ground beef provided by Fairbank Farms. If you or someone you love has experienced health problems as a result of eating tainted food, the product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to get you the compensation you deserve.

The ground beef was sold to markets in the lower Eastern Seaboard. Tainted ground beef can be especially dangerous, and has been known to spread E. coli. A recent New York Times article described a woman who had eaten unsafe beef which had left her paralyzed from the waist down.

If you or someone you love has experienced health problems as a result of ingesting unsafe food, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.