Bumbleride has had to recall their Indie and Indie Twin strollers due to a defect that creates a possible fall hazard.
28,000 units are affected by this recall, which encompasses model numbers I-107, I-110, and I-205 in the single stroller product, and IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 in the twin stroller set. Both products were produced between January 2009 and August 2011 and were sold at various baby product stores across the country from January 2009 through to last month. They retailed anywhere from $500 to $700.
The problem concerns the front wheel, which can break at the axle hub. This makes it possible for the stroller to tip over and injure the occupant or occupants. There have already been 36 reports of the front wheel cracking, including two in which minor injuries occurred.
Consumers are advised to cease usage of the products and contact Bumbleride for a free wheel retrofit kit.
As a Ventura personal injury attorney, I understand that just about any method of conveyance can pose a hazard to consumers, even a stroller. It’s unfortunate that two injuries already occurred as a result of the described defect, but it’s my hope as a personal injury lawyer in Long Beach that word of the recall reaches affected consumers before more incidents can transpire.
S & M USA Enterprise has announced a recall of Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella, as it may consist of sulfites that are not mentioned on the labels, posing a risk of an allergic reaction to those sensitive to that material.
The product in question was sold in New York and New Jersey. A regular sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and an ensuing product analysis led to confirmation of the sulfite presence. A mere 10 milligrams of sulfite can cause anaphylactic shock in sulfite-allergic individuals, but no illness has been reported thus far. Buyers may return the product to the purchase location.
The item, which was imported from China, comes in a 150 gram plastic bag and does not have any identifying codes.
As a personal injury attorney in Long Beach, I know that just about any food item on the market can face a recall. Even if the presence of an ingredient isn’t hazardous to everyone, it’s crucial that labeling is correct so that the portion of the population that would be endangered by the item knows so before purchasing a product. It’s my hope as a Fresno personal injury attorney that this problem gets corrected before anyone gets hurt.
Bin-Bin Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers that were distributed by President Global Corporation between January 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012 are being recalled. The recall has been issued because of the presence of egg, which has not appeared on the label. There has been one reported allergy case to date as a result of consumption of the rice cracker product.
Anyone with an egg allergy should not consume the product because of the increased risk of severe reaction. They can return the crackers for a full refund at the store where they were purchased.
The snow rice variety of the crackers came in a 5.3 ounce package and the regular rice crackers came in a 15.8 ounce package.
As a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, I know that some of the most hazardous recalls involve food items. Because we ingest these items, we rely on manufacturers to post the correct information, which allows us to make an informed decision on what we put into our bodies. Proper labeling is crucial in ensuring safety for consumers across the country. It’s my hope as a Bakersfield personal injury lawyer that word of this defect is spread before someone gets seriously injured.
Ford has recalled 36 of its 2011 F-650 trucks due to a risk of losing steering control. The trucks, which were manufactured between February 2 and February 17 of last year, suffer from a problem in which the steering arm can shake loose of the steering knuckle and increase the possibility of a crash situation. The bolts attaching one to the other were not properly fastened.
Ford will be notifying purchasers of these trucks to have the vehicle brought in to have the problem fixed for free. This will involve an inspection of the steering arm and knuckle and, should a problem be found, the necessary repairs will be made by the dealer.
As a car accident attorney in San Francisco, I know how important it is for every part of an automobile to be working in unison to ensure the safety of the driver and his or her passengers. When this doesn’t happen, recall alerts are crucial in informing the consumer when a potential problem could present itself. As a San Francisco personal injury attorney, I might pay attention to these sorts of things a little more than the average consumer, but I think it would be wise if everyone out there checked on recall information on a regular basis.
There seems to be no shortage today of stories involving a product posing a danger due to an electric shock hazard.
Next up, Williams Sonoma, whose West Elm division has announced a recall of nearly 6,000 Overarching Floor Lamps, a six and a half foot tall lamp with a curved arm that allows the lamp to hang five feet wide of the base.
West Elm has already received 39 reports of the item short circuiting. Of these, three people have gotten a shock, two people had their property damaged, and one person even suffered a minor burn injury.
The lamp, which was sold at West Elm stores all across the country between March and November of last year for $250, should be unplugged at once. It can be returned to a West Elm store for store credit.
As a personal injury attorney in San Diego, I’m used to seeing recalls take affect after a small amount of incidents have occurred. 39, though, seems like an unusually high amount of short circuit reports to occur before a recall. I hope as a Long Beach personal injury attorney that the issue can get straightened out before yet another person can become injured due to this faulty product.
Earlier today I brought you news of a recall of certain HP fax machines, and now comes word that a similar piece of office equipment from a different company could pose a danger.
Konica Minolta has announced a recall of select models of its Magicolor and Bizhub printers. The affected units are Magicolor 4750 DN and 3730 DN, and Bizhub C35 and C35P. 8,430 of the units are at risk of catching fire due to issues with overheating and short circuiting.
Already two accidents have been reported, but luckily no injuries have occurred. If you use the Magicolor printers, the company is asking that you cease usage at once and contact them for a replacement. Konica Minolta has stated that Bizhub users will be visited by a service technician shortly.
The affected units were sold at various electronics stores nationwide between June 2010 and March 2011 and retailed for between $900 and $3500.
As a personal injury lawyer in Riverside, I know that because we use so much electronic equipment on a daily basis, it’s easy to take those machines for granted. But every so often, those same machines we rely on to make our lives easier can pose a hazard. That’s why it’s my belief as a Los Angeles personal injury attorney that consumers should pay close attention to recall information.
Sometimes, the very way in which a food is processed can pose a danger to the consumer.
W & C International Import Inc. has announced a recall of their “Rely” Dried Yellow Croaker, a fish product made in China but distributed all across the United States. New York State Food Laboratory testing revealed that the fish was not properly eviscerated before being shipped to market.
What does this mean? Well, clostridium botulinum spores, a cause of botulism, are faremore likely to appear in a fish that hasn’t been eviscerated. These spores flourish more so in the viscera of the fish than in any other part of the animal, and as such, the New York State Agriculture and Markets department carefully monitors products to ensure proper evisceration.
Thus far, no illnesses have been reported. Consumers are advised to return the Croaker to avoid a possible contamination of the botulism disease.
As a personal injury attorney in San Bernardino, I know that we often take for granted the fact that the food we have in our homes is safe for consumption. Oftentimes, though, contaminated products slip through the cracks. That’s why it’s my advice as a Fresno personal injury lawyer to always monitor news feeds for the latest in product recall information.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Hewlett Packard has recalled over one million fax machines due to a fire hazard.
The problem involves the failure of defective internal components. This failure causes the fax machines to overheat and subsequently catch fire.
Already seven reports have reached HP of fires breaking out in the fax machines. Of these reports, one resulted in a large amount of damage to surrounding property and another left a person’s finger with minor burns.
The affected units are the HP Fax 1040 and HP Fax 1050 machines. They were sold all across the country at various electronics stores between November 2004 and December 2011. They retailed anywhere from $90 to $120. Ironically, some of these items were replacements for a previous recall of a similar product that occurred in June 2008. Consumers can contact the company for a rebate that’s good for a replacement fax.
As a personal injury attorney in Ventura, I think it’s a shame that a handful of these fires broke out before the recall could be announced, especially considering the nature of that similar recall in 2008. I hope that consumers take my advice as a San Bernardino personal injury lawyer and heed the recall.
Glaval buses, model year 2006 to 2011, may contain defective fuses in the air conditioner unit and are being recalled for this reason. The fuses may loosen over time and cause damage to the vehicular structure, possibly resulting in a fire. The fuses are reportedly affected by the passage of time, vibrations resulting from use and other factors such as temperature.
The transit buses affected by the recall were built on chassis from Ford, Chevrolet, GMC and Freightliner and contain Carrier GenV EM-1 Evaporator Units.
Glaval will contact all owners of these models and inform them of the fault. They will attempt to rectify the situation by providing a free retrofit kit and repair instructions.
As a personal injury attorney in Long Beach, I’ve seen a number of recalls due to a faulty part. Vehicles are quite often some of the most serious forms of recall that can be had. The road can be a dangerous place, and we rely on our automobiles to get us to a destination safely. I hope that vehicles affected by this recall get fixed before damage can be done. As a Long Beach car accident attorney, I advise everyone to stay cautious on the roads, because you never know who’s driving around in a car with a part that’s been recalled.
Since the introduction of the R-44 more than a decade ago, Robinson Helicopter Co. was allegedly aware of the vibrations present in the main rotor mast. According to a statement made by counsel Wednesday, those same vibrations contributed to the 2006 helicopter crash in Riverside County that left an experienced pilot and his brother-in-law dead.
During the opening statements of the Los Angeles Superior Court civil suit filed against the helicopter manufacturer in April 2008, attorney Kevin Boyle claimed, “They had 13 years to fix it and they never did. They masked the problem instead of solving it.”
Boyle is representing the widow and family of Leo Straatman, a passenger in the Robinson R-44 Raven II that crashed at approximately 2:30pm near Desert Center on May 1, 2006 when the tail boom shook off, causing the main rotor to hit the cabin and slice off one of pilot Frank Verellen’s legs. Attorney Brian Panish, representing the Verellen family, stated that the helicopter was roughly 85 minutes into its maiden voyage out of Zamperini Field on its way to southern Ontario, Canada, where it was to be ferried by the pilot to Zimmer Air Services Inc, an authorized Robinson dealer. According to Panish, 63-year-old Verellen was Zimmer’s chief pilot and he and 64-year-old Straatman owned a portion of the company.
According to Robinson Helicopter’s Raymond Hane, the crash was likely caused by pilot error. He stated that the craft was inspected by a Robinson test pilot prior to the flight and that the test pilot found nothing wrong. But Boyle stated that Robinson’s chief engineer admitted during a deposition that the vibration in the main rotor mast could result in the gearbox violently shaking. The engineer said that the company referred to this shaking as “chugging”, and that the company did not know the source of the issue.
“They continued to sell these things every day, and they didn’t know the cause,” Boyle stated. The attorney continued by saying that the company made minor adjustments to the rubber mounts in an effort to quell the shaking, but nothing more.
