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Don't Forget to Check Toy Recall List After Opening Gifts
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 … [Read more...]
CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord on New Product Safety Legislation
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 … [Read more...]
Tundra Pick-up Trucks Being Recalled
Reuters reported on December 14, 2007 that Toyota Motor Corp is recalling 15,600 Tundra pickup trucks in the United States because a rear propeller shaft may separate at the joint.The recall involves 2007 model-year Tundra four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. … [Read more...]
Radio Frequency RF Ablation Devices Associated With Deaths
The US Food and Drug Administration has released a Public Health Notification about deaths associated with Radio Frequency Ablation of Lung Tumors.The FDA has received several reports of patients dying after treatment with radio frequency ablation of lung tumors (RF Ablation). Patient selection, subsequent treatment and technical use of the RF … [Read more...]
Possibly Fatal Skin Reactions to Carbamazepine – Cabatrol, Tegretol, Equertro
The FDA has alerted healthcare professionals about dangerous and possibly fatal skin reactions to Carbamazepine, marketed as Cabatrol, Tegretol, Equertro and various generic names.Data suggests that Asians and South Asian Indians are at an elevated risk of an adverse skin reaction to Cabamazepine, such as Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic … [Read more...]
Confetti Bursts Recalled Due to Lead
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with American Greetings Corp. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 60,000 DesignWare Confetti Bursts because the surface paint on the individual bags of confetti contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported thus … [Read more...]
Fisher-Price Caught Red-Handed But Still Peddling Lead
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 LeadIt's one thing to have state pride, but quite another to have state bias when it comes to protecting kids from unsafe toys. … [Read more...]
Study Says Many Dangerous Toys Still on Shelves
As read on the Kroot Law Chicago website, a study just released by the Ecology Center, a non-profit organization based in Michigan, indicates that there are still many toys not-yet recalled that contain dangerous levels of lead.The report points to tests on more than 1,200 toys and products for children which showed that 35 percent of these … [Read more...]
Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Recalled for Fire Danger
It's that time of year again. People are bundling up inside and turning on the space heaters, which usually brings on a rash of heater-related fires and the recall of a few dozen space heater brands.The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Collins International Co. have recalled oscillating ceramic heaters (pictured below) sold at Menards … [Read more...]
Old Navy Boys' Jackets Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Old Navy LLC, has nnounced a voluntary recall of Performance Fleece-lined Boys Jackets . Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or … [Read more...]
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Top Ten Reasons Medmal Victims Get Shafted in Court
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 surviveFailure of family to obtain an autopsyState and Federal time limits (statute of limitations)Inexperienced attorneysThe cost of the … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Flu Shots Could Mess With Kids Minds
The FDA would like new warnings put on two widely-used flu drugs after twenty-five patients, mostly in Japan, have died while taking Tamiflu. The deaths were from strange behavior, such as running out in front of traffic. … [Read more...]
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