Posted on May 28th, 2010
Hewlett-Packard Co., the Palo Alto-based computer company, issued a voluntary recall of the lithium-ion batteries used in certain HP and Compaq notebook computers on May 21.
The recall is prompted by reports of batteries overheating, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Since their earlier recall in May, 38 additional reports of batteries overheating and rupturing have been made, 11 of which resulted in minor personal injury and 31 of which resulted in minor property damages.
The models included in the recall are listed in the announcement. Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from their notebooks and contact HP to ascertain whether or not their battery is included in the recall (even if the battery has already been checked due to the prior recall). If qualified, consumers will receive a fee replacement battery.
If you have been injured by an exploding laptop battery or any other defective product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 14th, 2010
Subaru recently issued a recall on the 2010 models of its Outback wagons and Legacy sedans with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) because of a defect that could cause transmission failure and result in an accident. According to the company, the cooler hose can crack or split, causing a fluid leak. If the fluid leaks out completely, the vehicle come to a stop. This could result in a terrible auto accident.
The automaker has announced that it will replace recalled vehicles free of charge, and that owners will receive a notice in the mail. A formal recall schedule has not been announced.
If you think you might be driving a recalled vehicle, or if you have been in an accident involving a recalled vehicle, don’t put yourself in any more danger. Contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 14th, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have linked at least 23 confirmed cases of E. coli with Romaine lettuce grown at a farm in Arizona. Distributors Freshway Foods and Vaughan Foods have recalled bagged lettuce that could be traced back to that farm. The outbreak has been linked with companies that distribute to food service and wholesale buyers.
No deaths have been reported, but some experts speculate that the number of confirmed E. coli cases would be higher if more labs were capable of testing for that particular strain of the bacteria. Symptoms include abdominal cramps and diarrhea among other things, but 12 of the confirmed cases were severe enough to cause kidney failure in the patient. The product recall includes Romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
MIM-PI USA LCC, of Orlando, Florida, today issued a recall of their girls’ hooded sleeveless vests. This recall affects about 80 units.
The vests pose a safety hazard due to the drawstring through the hood, which can strangle a child. In 1996, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released guidelines to companies with suggestions on how to avoid strangulation hazards in garments.
Luckily no injuries were reported and the recall is in response to fears of potential injury.
Consumers have two options for fixing the problem: remove the drawstrings from the vest, eliminating the problem, or return the vest to the place of purchase for a store credit.
If your child has been injured by a safety hazard in a piece of clothing, such as an unsafe drawstring, contact the New Jersey product defect recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
Nirve Sports in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today publicly announced a voluntary recall of Nirve’s Chopper-style bicycles.
The bikes, about 725 of which are covered by this recall, pose a safety hazard due to the possibility of the bicycle stem on the handlebars cracking. This can potentially result in a serious fall and injury to the rider.
The models involved include Red Star, Skulls, and Cannibal chopper-style bikes.
Consumers are urged to return the bike to the place of purchase for free repairs.
If your child has been injured due to manufacturing defects in a bicycle, contact the New Jersey product defect recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
