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Category Archives: Product Liability
About 6,800 Naturalizer Women’s Shoes Recalled
According to news sources , a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women’s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they pose a fall hazard to consumers due to faulty heels. The recalled dress shoes have three-inch heels and an open toe design. Continue reading
FDA Safety Warning For Multaq, A Heart Rhythm Drug
According to news sources , the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated with the drug with a subset of patients that took part in the study. The heart rhythm drug controls the heart’s chambers by allowing them to pump in sync for patients with atrial fibrillation. The new warning would allow the drug to remain on the market but would stress to doctors and patients that it be used only for treatment of the short-term variant of the condition Continue reading
Pampered Chef Ice Cream Scoops Recalled
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers due to seals and caps that can potentially “fly off with substantial force”. The recalled product is an ice cream dipper that is filled with a non-toxic liquid that is intended to conduct heat from the hand to the handle to create easier ice cream scooping. The scoopers however have caps and seals that can “fly off” and cause impact injury to consumers Continue reading
E&B Girftware Agrees To $550,000 Civil Penalty For Defective Product
According to news sources , the company E&B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product. The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in 2007 that were related to its defective fitness balls. Continue reading
Women’s Heels Recalled
Around 6,100 pairs of women’s dress shoes are undergoing a recall due to the heels leaning, which is a fall hazard. As of now, one customer has reportedly sustained a minor leg injury after falling while wearing the shoes Continue reading
O Organics Celery Seed Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for O Organics Organic Celery Seed sold in Safeway stores after it was discovered that the product was potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The company, B&M, Inc., has issued the voluntary recall after it was found to be potentially contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause … Continue reading
Bill Strengthening Fines For Delaying Recalls
According to news sources , a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing stiff opposition from automakers. The main point of contention in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act bill relates to the maximum fine that an automaker must pay in cases where a proven delayed recall announcement was taken. Currently the maximum fine stands at $17 million Continue reading
Whipped Dairy Topping Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
In a news statement , Ohio Processors, Inc, in cooperation and in accordance with the guidelines of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the voluntary recall of their Instantwhip B/C Topping because of the undeclared presence of milk, a known allergen. This recall was initiated after the company discovered that a supplier had provided the wrong packaging for the product. The Instantwhip B/C Topping was not set for retail distribution and the recalled items were sold to Instantwhip foodservice distributors in 7 states. Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Infiniti M45 Fuel Gauges
In a press statement , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that they were opening a preliminary defect investigation for fuel gauges on 2003-2004 model year Infiniti M45 vehicles from Nissan. The official investigation was prompted by the increasing number of reports the NHTSA is receiving concerning the inaccuracy of the fuel level readings in the Infiniti M45s. Continue reading
Toy Chair Maker Build-A-Bear Agrees to $600,000 Penalty
According to news sources , the maker of Toy Beach Chairs, Build-A-Bear, has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty in a settlement reached with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after allegations that it failed to report a product defect in one of its toy chair models that resulted in injuries to consumers. The toy bear beach chair has been reported to have sharp edges that can cause lacerations while being folded Continue reading
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