Defective & Dangerous Products

• Potty Training Seats Recalled for Lead Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | December 06, 2007 12:50 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  RC2 Corp., in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of The First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Training Seats due to excessive levels of lead on a decorative plaque located on the back of the seat.The recalled potty training seats have the words "100 Acre Wood" molded into the chair back. The plaque inserted into the back of the seat has Winnie the Pooh and Tigger...

• President Global Corp. Recalls Uni-President Red Bean Flavor Ice Bars and Red Bean Tapioca Flavor Ice Bars

  Jenny Albano | November 28, 2007 8:23 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  President Global Corp., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling its Uni-President Red Bean Flavor Ice Bars and Red Bean Tapioca Flavor Ice Bars because they may contain skim milk that was not on the label of ingredients. If a consumer who is allergic to milk consumes this product he/she may have serious allergic reactions that could result in death.Each product comes in a box containing 6...

• President Global Corp. Recalls Uni-President Red Bean Flavor Ice Bars and Red Bean Tapioca Flavor Ice Bars(2)

  Jenny Albano | November 28, 2007 8:23 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  President Global Corp., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling its Uni-President Red Bean Flavor Ice Bars and Red Bean Tapioca Flavor Ice Bars because they may contain skim milk that was not on the label of ingredients. If a consumer who is allergic to milk consumes this product he/she may have serious allergic reactions that could result in death.Each product comes in a box containing 6...

• Ground Beef Recalled for E. coli Contamination

  Chrissie Cole | November 26, 2007 6:56 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  American Foods Group announced a recall of nearly 96,000 pounds of various ground beef products that may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a deadly bacterium. E. coli O157:H7 can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration.The Illinois Department of Public Health discovered the problem during an investigation after receiving two reports of illness. The company issued a recall after...

• Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli

  Shannon Weidemann | November 26, 2007 12:47 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  A ground beef recall was announced today for over 96,000 pounds processed by American Food Groups, LLC. The ground beef may be contaminated with a strain of E. coli bacterium. E. coli can cause a severe illness with bloody diarrhea that may end in death. The ground beef products subject to recall were produced on Oct. 10 and were distributed to retail establishments and distributors in...

• Colossal Children Jewelry Recalled for Lead Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | November 23, 2007 10:05 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Colossal Jewelry, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary jewelry recall of metal bracelets and necklaces because they contain excessive levels of lead. Lead can be toxic and cause adverse health effects if ingested by small children.The recalled jewelry includes a silver charm and some of the jewelry has colorful beads. "Awesome Boutique" or...

• Football Helmet Chin Straps Recalled by Nike for Safety Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | November 13, 2007 11:33 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Nike, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of approximately 235,000 football helmet chin straps because the plastic cup on the strap can break upon contact, exposing the player to head and facial injuries.To date, Nike has received 18 reports of the chin straps breaking, including two reports of facial lacerations that required...

• Top Christmas Toy Aqua Dots Recalled

  Shannon Weidemann | November 07, 2007 8:20 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  A toy that was expected to be a huge hit at Christmas has been pulled from the shelves of stores because of a dangerous chemical. The recalled toy is Aqua Dots and it is coated with a chemical that can be hazardous if ingested. There were reports of two children falling ill after they swallowed the beads.The craft toy comes with small colorful beads or dots that are coated with a non-toxic...

• Panel to Increase Safety Regulation on Imports

  Jenny Albano | November 06, 2007 10:59 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  The federal government has decided to increase safety regulation on imports after numerous recalls due to excess lead in products from China. The panel, which was created by President Bush to try and ensure product safety, gives several short-term and long-term goals for improving import safety and wants to allot the FDA more power.According to the panel, the FDA could require manufacturers and...

• Fisher-Price Recalls Laugh & Lear Kitchen Toys Due to Choke Hazard

  Jenny Albano | November 06, 2007 1:20 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Fisher-Price is recalling about 155,000 Laugh and Learn Learning Kitchen Toys because they pose a choke hazard to young children. Pieces of the faucet or the hands on the clock can detach, which poses the problem.There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one...