Posted on April 30th, 2010
The Cranbury, N.J., based LaJobi Inc. today recalled about 220,000 drop side cribs sold last year due to a recent spate of reports that faulty hardware in the drop side poses a safety hazard to children.
The drop side can detach from the crib, falling to the ground and allowing infants to roll out of the crib. Children can also fall into the gap created by the fallen drop side and suffocate or be strangled.
LaJobi and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have received a total of 99 reports of drop side incidents. One infant was reported to have suffered a mild concussion.
Consumers should contact LaJobi to receive a free hardware retrofit kit that will immobilize the drop side.
If your child has been injured by a defaults in a crib or other infant-product, contact the New Jersey product defect recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 30th, 2010
Baby cribs made by Simplicity Inc. were recalled this week. According to a press release, the recall occurred at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp., and Babies R Us.
The recall was related to previous accidents that were caused by poorly constructed cribs. The accidents caused some children to suffocate.
If you or anyone you know has been injured by a defect product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 23rd, 2010
WinCo Food announced a recall for ground beef last week. According to a company press release, the recall was meant to address potential E. coli contamination concerns.
While most E. coli-related recalls are issued because of government testing or a case of E. coli, the WinCo potential E. coli contamination was discovered by a Seattle lawyer. The attorney’s firm conducted a private study as part of proof for his own cases.
If you have questions about an E. coli-related recall, contact the New Jersey product defect recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 23rd, 2010
Ford Motor Co. recalled more than 33,000 of its 2010 cars and SUVs. The recall will fix the vehicle’s front seat recliner mechanism’s, which could be faulty and could cause serious accidents.
The U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration received notice of the potential defect April 16. Auto owners will be notified of the recall by mail starting at the end of this month.
If you have legal questions about a product defect recall, contact the New Jersey product defect recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 15th, 2010
Le Hing Inc. has announced a voluntary recall today of about 200 baby walkers due to safety issues.
The baby walkers are able to fit through a standard doorway and do not possess a normal safety design meant to stop the walker at the edge of a step. Babies can be seriously hurt or killed in a falling accident.
Consumers are asked to stop using the walkers and to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund.
Thankfully this recall has been issued prior to any injuries being reported. However, this is often not the case. If you or someone you love has been injured by a poorly designed product, or you are seeking more information about product liability claims, contact the New Jersey product defect attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 13th, 2010
Eastwind Industries Inc., of San Leandro, California, has issued a voluntary recall, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, of their Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. This recall encompasses around 5,000 grills sold so far.
The reason for this recall is due to a number of reports of leaking propane tanks, leading to fires and minor burns.
This fire hazard comes from an incorrect installation of the fuel container, which can lead to leaks when it is not fully threaded onto the regulator during installation. Responsibility for this lies with Eastwind Industries because their installation manual inaccurately depicts how the fuel container should be attached.
Consumers should immediately cease use of the grill and contact Eastwind Industries for a newly revised graphic manual depicting how to properly install the fuel container as well a number of tools for doing so.
If you are looking or more information on product defects and product liability claims, contact the New Jersey product defect attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 9th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Lutron Electrons, has today announced a voluntary recall of all Lutron Roman shades. The recall has been announced in response to concerns that the shades pose a safety hazard to children due to potential strangulation. The recall applies to around 5,000 units sold.
Strangulation is possible when a child places his or her neck in between the inner cord and the back of the shades, or if a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his or her neck. Should a free-standing cord loop be left loose on a manual Roman shade, a child could suffer strangulation as well.
Consumers should immediately cease use of the shades and contact their local Lutron Electronics dealer to facilitate the replacement or repair of their shades.
If you have been affected by a faulty product, or for more information on product defects and product liability claims, contact the New Jersey product defect attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 6th, 2010
Whole Foods Market has announced a recall of frozen yellow fin tuna steaks that may contain high levels of histamine, a biological agent.
The affected tuna steaks all have best-by dates of December 5, 2010, and have been sold in stores in 28 states, including New Jersey. Elevated levels of histamine can cause a severe allergic reaction known as scombroid poisoning, which may result in a burning sensation in the mouth, itchy skin, rash, hives, facial swelling, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. So far, two incidents of the sickness have been reported.
If you or a loved one has become ill or injured from a dangerous food or defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on April 2nd, 2010
Consumers have been instructed to discontinue use and return nearly 60,000 children’s hockey sticks in the United States made by Bauer Hockey, Inc. The voluntary recall was made following the discovery that paint and decals on the shafts, blades, and sticks contained dangerous levels of lead. The amount of lead in the paint violates the federal lead paint standards and may cause serious harm to children who play with the product.
For more information on product defects and product liability claims, contact the New Jersey product defect attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
