Posted on September 1st, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Char-Broil, LLC have recalled the vertical gas smokers due to hazards that are associated with machines that may cause injury.
The vertical gas smoker’s regulator does not always allow for enough gas to flow so a fire may start. The build up of smoke inside may cause the door of the smoker to blow off and cause injury.
The recall object weighs 75 pounds and has the measurement of 21.5” x 19.5” x 45.5” and was sold at Wal-mart and other retailers between March 2008 and June 2010.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the New jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on August 12th, 2010
At the end of June, Kellogg announced a recall of over 28 million boxes of cereal due to the fact that the company found that the liner can produce a waxy taste and smell in the cereal.
Reportedly the Kellogg company destroyed multiple boxes of defective products that showed that the taste and smell were a result of chemical 2-methylnaphthalene before announcing the recall. This chemical has be known to be associated with lung injuries in adults.
The Subcommittee of Oversight and Investigation is asking for a meeting with Kellogg to address the issue and discuss the company’s activities and how they plan to prevent chemicals from entering the cereal.The committee has asked Kellogg to have relevant information ready by August 16,2010.
If you or a loved one has been injured after eating a defective food product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by callinf 800-346-5529 today.
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 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 November 9th, 2009
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.
