Posted on July 28th, 2010
The USDA had announced the recall of almost 90,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that were sold in Wal-Mart stores. The frozen chicken nuggets were made by Perdue Farms Inc. and were sold with the “Great Value” label.
These recalled products may contain plastic products inside the chicken. Officials have said that no injuries were reported from the products but there have been complaints of consumers finding blue pieces in their nuggets.
The product code for the recalled products are the one-pound 13-ounce bag of nuggets with a “Best If Used By date of June 9, 2010.
If you or a loved one have been injured because of a defective food product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 21st, 2010
Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced the voluntary recall of their mini bikes and go-carts due to a fire or burn hazard.
The fire can occur when the gas cap leaks or detaches from the fuel tank on the recalled vehicles. There is also a sudden acceleration risk because where the fuel line and cable throttle are positioned.
There have been 9 reports of the fuel cap coming off or leaking and in one case, the defect caused a serious fire that injured a child. There has been 25 reports of the throttles getting stuck and causing injury to the face and other body parts.
If you or a family member has been injured by using a poorly manufactured product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of the law office of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 14th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commision and Seattle Bike Supply have issued a voluntary recall of 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bicycles and Framesets because the forks on the bike could come lose, causing the driver to lose control of the bicycle and possibly fall and become injured.
Nearly 330 units have been recalled and includes the framesets and bicycles that are yellow and black. These bicycles are sold nationwide between July 2009 and May 2010. People are urged to stop using the products and to return it to the store for a fork replacement.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a defective product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on July 8th, 2010
Merrick Pet Care has recalled 86 cases of Beef Filet Squares for dogs due to a possible salmonella contamination.
Products that are involved in the recall have a sticker on the bottom of the bag with the Best By date of March 24, 2012. The company has not received reports of illness from the product but the Federal Drug Administration tested a sample and found that it was contaminated with salmonella.
The salmonella can not only make the pets sick but also the owners if they touch the salmonella. Consumers are urged to not open the container and to bring it back the retailer it was purchased at.
If you or a loved has become ill after consuming a defective product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 24th, 2010
Two separate ground beef recalls occurred in California and New York. According to reports, the ground beef may been contaminated with E. coli.
The recalls were announced by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. E. coli bacteria can cause kidney failures, dehydration, and diarrhea.
If you or anyone you know has ground beef and been infected with E. coli, contact the New Jersey product recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 17th, 2010
Kroger recalled some ice sold in its Indiana stores. According to reports from the supermarket chain, the recall was made for its Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream.
The product may contain tree nuts, which were not listed as an ingredient on the label. Kroger recalled the product to prevent any possible allergic reactions by people allergic to tree nuts and unaware that they were in the ice cream.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a product liability case, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 11th, 2010
Ikea Canada has voluntarily recalled 1.7 million blinds because they could be potentially harmful for children if they are installed incorrectly.
A recall notice has been posted on Ikea’s website to notify consumers of the hazard. The recall includes Roll up Blinds, Roman blinds and Roller blinds. Each of these blinds have chords and looped beaded chains that could present a choking hazard if installed incorrectly and placed around a child’s neck.
The recall comes after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission received a report about a toddler almost being strangled in Massachusetts last year. The blinds may be brought back to the Canadian Ikea for a refund.
If you or a loved one has been injured or become ill after a poorly manufactured consumer product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.C. by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 10th, 2010
Pirates of the Caribbean twin beds were recalled by Bayside. According to company reports, the beds were being sold at Costco stores across the country.
The beds apparently have a storage bin that can pose a risk of injury to children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least one boy has gotten trapped in the bin.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a product recall, contact the New Jersey product recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 4th, 2010
Pfizer recalled a number of nausea medications this week. According to company reports, Pfizer recalled antibiotics metronidazole and ciprofloxacin and another drug, ondansetron.
The medications were recalled because the could result in infections and could be harmful for people with weak immune systems. At the time of the recall, no patients reported suffering infections from the drugs.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a product recall, contact the New Jersey product recall attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
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.
