Graco has recalled their Table2Table 6-in-1 Highchair line due to a potential fall hazard. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, “the highchair’s rear legs can pivot out of position making the chair unstable and posing a fall hazard to a child in the highchair”. To date there has been 38 reported instances -->
According to the Centers for Disease Control, numerous strains of salmonella have been found in papayas sold to wholesalers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Consumers have been instructed to avoid the following brands of Maradol papayas, Agroson’s LLC, Caribeña, Cavi and all varieties of papayas form the Carica de Campeche farm. According to the Gothamist.com 36 -->
When an individual incurs injuries due to a defective car, chances are that they have a product liability claim. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident involving a defective car, contact the personal injury attorneys of Finkelstein and Partners, LLP today. Our team of experienced product liability professionals has the -->
If you have suffered injuries due to an incident with a defective product, you may have a defective product liability case. In order to evaluate whether or not you have a valid case it is important to ensure that you have enough evidence to prove that the product is defective, as well as who is -->
A popular baby product company, Munchkins, recently issued a pacifier and pacifier clip recall. According to the company and to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the pacifiers pose a choking risk to youngsters. The recalled products were sold nationwide, both online and in big name stores like Target, Walmart, and Babies R Us, -->
The Takata airbag issues and recalls have been a long standing hot topic amongst consumers and federal regulators. After a number of crashes and factory tests this is what we know: Some Takata airbags explode when deployed, shooting sharp objects at those in the vehicle. The malfunction has resulted in 10 deaths and over 100 -->
If you reside in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire of New Jersey and shop at Whole Foods please take note! Whole Foods Curry Chicken Salad and Deli Chicken salad sold prepackaged, at salad bars, in sandwiches, and in chef’s cases have been recalled. The recall was issued due to potential Listeria -->
Zak water bottles sold exclusively at Target stores from June 2015 through July 2015 have been recalled due to a potential choking hazard. The recall includes 26-ounce plastic water bottles. The water bottles are 10 inches and have a flip top spout with a twist off cap and colored inner straw. The bottles vary is -->
Fiat Chrysler has been issued a $105 million dollar fine. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company mishandled safety recalls on millions of vehicles. In addition to the fine, Fiat Chrysler will also repurchase over a half million Ram pickup trucks (2008 – 2012 models) due to defective steering parts. Defective steering is not -->
“Baby stroller” and “choking hazard” are two terms no parent wants to hear in the same sentence. Fortunately, no injuries have been associated with the recent UPPAbaby recall, which includes UPPAbaby 2015 CRUZ, 2015 VISTA strollers and the 2015 Rumbleseat. The recalled strollers contain a foam crossbar. Babies/small children could potentially bite off the foam -->
A Pennsylvania company, Bell & Evans, has recalled 20,000 pounds of chicken nuggets. According to officials, the nuggets could potentially cause food poisoning. A sample tested positive for Staphylococcal bacteria. Staphylococcal bacteria may cause Staphylococcal food poisoning, a gastrointestinal illness. The toxins in staphylococcal bacteria are typically fast acting. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, -->
General Motors Co has issued a recall for roughly 780,000 crossover SUV’s. The recall is due to a power gate lift issue. According to GMC, the gates could suddenly fall and hit people. Dirt in the gas struts, which hold up the gate, causes potential wear and fail. As of early July the company has reported -->
With an abundance of information shared on the web and available at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to receive information about things that affect our health and the health of our families. The FDA is now reaching out to the public regarding its protocols, and the way information is obtained and shared. The FDA -->
