Posts tagged defective product

• Transvaginal Mesh Issues

  Jon Lewis | May 17, 2012 5:36 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  Many woman suffer from vaginal prolapse - a common condition where the bladder, uterus and or bowel protrudes into the vagina. This can cause symptoms such as a sensation of a vaginal lump,...

• Defective Valve Stems - What You Should Know

  Gibson Vance | December 11, 2008 10:42 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Tech International, one U.S. distributor of Chinese-made valve stems, issued a massive recall of approximately 6 million “Replacement Snap-In Tire Valve Stems.” The stem has been...

• Frozen Hamburger Patties Recalled from Sam's Clubs

  Courtney Mills | 2007-10-08T10:50:58 | 0 Comments Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The agribusiness giant Cargill has recalled over 840,000 lbs. of frozen beef patties from Sam's Clubs across the country after four children in Minnesota developed E. coli bacteria poisoning from eating hamburgers.Sam's has pulled all Cargill frozen burger patties from shelves sold under the name "American Chef's Selection Angus Beef Patties". The beef patties were processed on a variety of...

• Chrysler Bankruptcy Will Leave Product Defect Victims Empty-handed

  Jason Knowles | 2009-06-18T17:42:46 | 1 Comment Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  There is an interesting article in the June 10, 2009, issue of BusinessWeek which discusses the effect of Chrysler’s bankruptcy protection on those injured or killed by a faulty Chrysler...

• Eye Injuries Can Be Prevented

  Gregory Zarzaur | 2007-09-04T08:24:16 | 0 Comments Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  A recent study showed that each year there are as many as 600,000 eye injuries from sports-related accidents. Most of these injuries can be prevented if eye protection works properly. According to Health News Digest, the lenses in protective eyewear should be made of polycarbonate and meet ASTM standards for the sport being played. Common sports-related eye injuries include painful corneal...

• Crib Turtle Toys Recalled by Kids II for Choking Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | 2008-01-31T20:06:35 | 0 Comments Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Kids II Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced a crib toy recall. The recalled products include the Baby Einstein, Baby Neptune and Soothing Seascape toy turtles.The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the toy can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children. The company has received 23 reports of the anchors detaching. No...

• Who are Trial Lawyers - Really?

  Jon Lewis | 2010-01-21T09:40:38.523 | 1 Comment Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Are trial lawyers really greedy, money grubbing individuals? Some maybe, but most are productive citizens who are small business owners contributing to their communities. Check out the lawyers on...

• FDA Meets Regarding Defective Drug-Eluting Stents

  Christina Cole | 2006-12-08T08:52:33 | 0 Comments Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The FDA met today regarding problems related to drug-eluting stents.Many independent studies, The World of Congress and leading cardiologists have shown that drug-eluting stents might actually cause additional blood clots, rather than helping to keep heart arteries open. Since their inception in 2003, drug-eluting stents have been commonly used with over 4 million patients receiving such...

• Don't Die in a Chrysler

  Jon Lewis | 2009-07-31T18:27:27 | 3 Comments Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Today, it was reported on CNN.com that Honda is issuing a recall on 440,000 vehicles. According to the article, there is a potential defect in driver-side airbags in 2001-02 Honda Accords, 2001...

• Stokke Recalls Strollers for Wheel Detachment Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | 2007-12-11T22:20:27 | 0 Comments Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Stokke LLC, in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of 2,000 Xplory Baby Strollers. A bolt that attaches the front wheel to the stroller can come loose, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to small children.The company has received 14 reports of wheels falling off the stroller, including an incident where a child suffered scratches when she fell out...