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.
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 Food and Drug Administration’s ability to police new medical products might be strengthened if Democrats get their way.
They are in the process of trying to pass a bill that would disallow companies from manufacturing products that are substantially similar from previous items that were recalled or if they are in the process of being taken off the market.
Democrats point to reports of women sustaining internal injuries due to the usage of transvaginal implants that resulted in an alert put out by the FDA. Bloomberg News was able to trace those items’ history all the way back to 1989, when a similar mesh was recalled due to safety issues.
Currently, the FDA has a system in place called the 510(k) system, which lets companies bypass the human testing phase of a product if a similar item is already available. The new bill aims to close this loophole, with supporters likening the new rules to how subsequent models of automobiles aren’t allowed to arrive on the market with a previously discovered defect.
As a car accident attorney in San Francisco, I think this comparison is apt. If a product has a flaw and is recalled, it’s important that the problem is fixed before subsequent items reach consumers. I’ll be watching what transpires closely as a San Francisco personal injury attorney.
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.
Even though you may have just recently put away your Christmas ornaments, now comes a reason to dig them back out.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Nantucket Distributing Co. announced a recall of around 4,500 Hurricane Style Lights which were imported from China and sold at Christmas Tree Shops in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic.
The item in question is a circular lamp with a movable handle, a mini light bulb and a white metal basket. It comes with a pink, green, or blue glass insert. A flaw can occur in which an electrical short in the lamp’s wiring poses a fire hazard. Already, one report of smoke emanating from the item has come to light, though thankfully, no injuries have been reported at this time.
The items were sold between December of 2010 and November 2011. They can be returned to a Christmas Tree Shop for a complete refund.
No doubt a majority of people out there have already put away their holiday decorations, but as a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, it’s important that you not put off returning the item in question just because it’s in storage. Before you know it, the holidays will be here, at which point it will be all too easy to forget about the recall. As a personal injury lawyer in San Diego, I hope all of the affected units get returned before they cause damage.
Likely you have a power strip somewhere in your home. If so, then you may want to pay attention to the following recall.
Lush Life power strips that were sold for $15 at various Container Store locations nationwide have been recalled. The items in question do not meet fire resistance requirements because the wiring in the units is undersized. This poses a hazard.
Three different brightly colored designs are affected by the recall: a zebra unit, a blue and orange dotted unit, and a black with white scroll unit. Each of the models is a six-outlet strip with a three foot power cord and 8001-6 etched on the back.
The items were sold from October to December of last year. As of yet, no injuries have been reported. The items can be returned not only for a full refund, which is typically the case, but also for an additional $15 gift certificate to the store.
As a personal injury lawyer in Fresno, I pay attention to all sorts of recall information. I’m glad to see any safety issue caught before someone is injured, especially if the item in question poses a fire hazard. It’s my hope as a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer that consumers heed this recall and cease using the product.
The birth control industry is reeling from a one-two punch that calls into question various procedures associated with creation of the drug.
Last month found an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration ruling that Yaz and Yasmin birth control packages need to better inform the user of a risk of blood clots. That product, made by Bayer, was discovered to possibly cause a clot in ten out of every 10,000 users within a year. Given that number, perhaps it’s appropriate that the drug maker is currently facing over 10,000 lawsuits.
In addition to that, it was announced today that Pfizer was recalling one million packages of birth control pills due to the product’s possible failure. Because of a packaging error, women who use the pills might actually become pregnant. This is a result of Lo/Ovral-28 and generic norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol pills not having the correct dosage of the birth control drug.
First a health risk, now a complete failure. As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I feel that this type of thing just should not happen. Women rely on these drugs to keep them healthy, and companies that make these kinds of grave mistakes lose the trust of their users. It’s my hope as a personal injury lawyer in San Bernardino that everyone out there heeds this recall information and checks back often for updates.
