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.
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 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 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 January 20th, 2010
The New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod have learned that furniture manufacturer MooreCo has issued a recall for about 700 of its ergonomic office chairs.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the legs on the Spine Align and Posture Perfect Ergonomic Office Chairs can break, posing a falling hazard. Three people have reported minor injuries as a result of the chairs. Additionally, one person’s pre-existing back problem was aggravated.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a consumer product, contact the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod 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 December 14th, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and OSRAM SYLVANIA Products Inc. announced a recall for the company’s PalPODzzz line of portable night lights shaped like rocket ships. If you or someone you love has been injured by a consumer product, the New Jersey product liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
According to the CPSC, the plastic cover on the bottom of the night light can fall off, exposing internal electrical components and creating a high electric shock risk. The firm has received three reports of consumers receiving minor electrical shocks after the touching the exposed electrical components.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a poorly manufactured or designed product, contact the New Jersey product recall lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
