Welcome to the NEW US Recall News
March 6, 2008
Hello and welcome to the new and improved US Recall News. We hope you like it!
Stay tuned for more posts and more information on how to get the most out of this site as we put the finishing touches on our new design.
Supreme Court Grants Immunity to Medical Device Manufacturers
February 21, 2008
(Editorial Content)
The Supreme Court finally gave medical device makers their one true wish - Immunity from Lawsuits. Companies that produce medical devices like breast implants and implantable defibrillators now have federal protection against lawsuits arising from deaths or injuries associated with their products as long as the product has been approved for use by the FDA.
FDA Drops The Ball Again - Chinese Drug Maker Not Inspected
February 16, 2008
The tainted blood thinner heparin, which was recalled in January, has been linked to four deaths in the US and about 350 other “complications”.
A recent report by Walt Bodanich and Jake Hooker of the New York Times reveals that the active ingredient in this blood thinner marketed by Baxter International was produced by a factory in China. No big surprise there.
Yet Another Way to Stay Informed on Product Recalls
February 1, 2008
&tUS Recall News offers several widgets and feeds that you can subscribe to, including this blog. We also have a monthly newsletter that we send out. However, the monthly newsletter only highlights the biggest or most dangerous recalls, and you may miss out on being informed of a recall on any number of products you own.
Don’t Forget to Check Toy Recall List After Opening Gifts
December 20, 2007
No parent wants to take a present away from their child after he or she opens it on Christmas. But the health of your child is more important than a few shed tears (although, it probably wouldn’t hurt to wait a couple of days until they’re bored with it) and if a toy is on our Recalled Toy List it can cause serious health issues if children are exposed to it over extended periods of time - especially at a young age when the brain is still developing and children are prone stick toys in their mouths.
CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord on New Product Safety Legislation
December 20, 2007
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Nancy Nord applauds a House vote on landmark consumer product safety legislation:
“I want to thank the U.S. House of Representatives for passing landmark legislation today that finally gives the CPSC the additional tools and resources to address the growing issue of imports and other important product safety issues.
Fisher-Price Caught Red-Handed But Still Peddling Lead
December 11, 2007
The following is an email we received from Ed Mierzwinski, Federal Consumer Program Director of CoPIRG, a consumer rights advocacy group and watchdog in Colorado.
Fisher-Price: Caught Red-handed, But Still Peddling Lead
It’s one thing to have state pride, but quite another to have state bias when it comes to protecting kids from unsafe toys. Apparently, Fisher-Price is stepping up and recalling unsafe toys…but only for their customers in Illinois.
After Consumer Reports magazine and the Attorney General of Illinois found that a red Fisher-Price toy blood pressure cuff contained lead at 7 to 9 times the legal limits in Illinois, Fisher-Price agreed to recall it.
But only in Illinois.
What Our Email Newsletters Look Like
November 28, 2007
You may have noticed the box in our side-bar that says “Get important email alerts weekly”. This is the easy sign-up form for our free email newsletter subscription.
Top Ten Reasons Medmal Victims Get Shafted in Court
November 28, 2007
This content is used with permission from Kroot Law’s top ten list. Jason Kroot is a personal injury lawyer in Chicago, IL.
- Most people never realize that they are victims of medical malpractice - even if they survive
- Failure of family to obtain an autopsy
CPSC Chairman Strikes Back at Congress
November 3, 2007
In an official statement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Acting Chairman Thomas Moore is fighting back against allegations by Congress and the media that he refused additional resources and additional responsibilities for the CPSC in light of so many recent recalls, especially those dealing with lead paint in toys.
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