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 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 March 25th, 2010
The US Consumer Product and Safety Commission has announced a recall of some 1 million baby slings produced by Infantino after the products caused the deaths of three infants. If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of a defective product, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to give you the help you need.
San Diego-based Infantino is offering a free replacement of its “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellisimo” models, which were related to the deaths of three infants in 2009. The slings were sold in Walmart, Target, Burlington Coat Factory, Baby’s “R” Us, and more.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective product, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. To learn more about how the New Jersey product recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod can help you, contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 19th, 2010
The government has recalled 1.2 million high chairs that present a fall hazard to children.
The high chairs, manufactured by the Graco company, can tip over unexpectedly when the screws that hold the front legs to the chair loosen and fall out. So far, more than 460 complaints have been filed and 24 injured have been reported, including cuts, bruises, scratches, head injuries, and fractures.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective or malfunctioning product, contact the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 5th, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a sweeping recall covering a wide array of foods after a common ingredient was found to contain trace amounts of the pathogen salmonella. If you or someone you love has been hurt as the result of tainted food, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you need.
The products recalled include a wide range of different foodstuffs containing a popular hydrolyzed vegetable protein, including:
- Chip dips
- Salad dressings
- Pre-packaged meal products
- Snack foods
- Soup mixes
If you or someone you love has been made sick as the result of an unsafe food product, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
Pharmaceuticals and consumer goods giant Johnson & Johnson has issued a belated recall for several batches of Tylenol and other over-the-counter medication, amounting to millions of pills. If you or someone you love has been injured by a tainted product, the New Jersey product liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help secure you the compensation you deserve.
The products affected by the recall include:
- Benadryl
- Motrin
- Rolaids
- Simply Sleep
- St. Joseph Aspirin
- Tylenol
According to a federal inspection outlined by the FDA, the recall comes a shocking 20 months after Johnson & Johnson first received complaints about moldy-smelling bottles of Tylenol. The lackadaisical treatment of the recall has put millions of Americans at risk.
The most famous recall of Tylenol came in 1982, following several deaths caused by tainted pills.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse due to tainted drugs, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on January 12th, 2010
On Jan. 8, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and St. Martin’s Press LLC, recalled the “Big Rex and Friends” cloth books due to exposure to lead. If you are someone you love has been injured by a poorly manufactured product, the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The recall will recall over 200,000 of the cloth books because of the dangerous levels of lead. The lead was found in a small plastic dot that is sewn onto the book. All who have purchased this product are urged to stop using the book. They are sold from May 2004 through October 2009.
If you or someone you love has been injured because of a poorly manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 4th, 2010
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission and the LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China, voluntarily recalled the LG Dehumidifier. If you or someone you love has been injured by a poorly manufactured product, the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levison Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
About 98,000 of the portable Dehumidifiers are being recalled because the power connector for the compressor can short circuit possibly causing fire or burn hazards. If you own one of these products you should stop using it immediately. There has been 11 reports of malfunctioning dehumidifiers.
if you or a family member has been injured because of a poorly manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 31st, 2009
IKEA Home Furnishings along with the Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a voluntary recall of LEOPARD Highchairs for a choking and falling hazard for small children. If your child has been injured by a poorly manufactured product, the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levison Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
There were 600 leopard highchairs sold worldwide. There have been reports of the snap locks breaking on the highchair, which could allow the child to fall out of the chair. The broken snap locks could also be a choking hazardif it breaks off and a small child puts it in his or her mouth.
If a child you know has been injured because of a poorly manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on December 30th, 2009
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 22 that some Dive Rite Wings will be recalled due to the drowning hazard they pose. If you or someone you love has been injured because of a poorly manufactured product, the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Approximately 16,000 Dive Rite Wings have been recalled. Diving distributors throughout the U.S.A having been selling the product from June 2006 through October 2008. It was noticed that the buoyancy compensator devices could allegedly leak if the pressure valves were to rust and fail. This could cause the diver to drown.
If you or someone you love has been injured because a poorly manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
