Defective & Dangerous Products

• Blood Thinner Heparin Recalled - UPDATED 2/12/08

  Jean Martin | January 29, 2008 9:52 AM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Baxter Healthcare Corporation has announced the voluntary recall of multiple lots of its blood thinner Heparin. Heparin is used to prevent blood clots in people who have certain medical conditions or who are undergoing certain medical procedures that increase the chance that clots will form. The doses subject to the recall are primarily used for hemodialysis and cardiac invasive procedures....

• Dollar Tree Stores Recall Hot Glue Guns for Fire, Burn & Shock Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | January 29, 2008 1:42 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Dollar Tree Stores Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of its Crafters Square Holt Melt Mini Glue Guns. The glue guns can short-circuit and cause the gun to smoke and catch on fire - posing a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.The company has received seven reports of the glue guns short circuiting resulting in two injuries -...

• Toxic Chemical Used to Make Baby Formula Cans Under Review

  RLF Staff | January 28, 2008 4:42 PM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  Bisphenol-A is a toxic chemical used in the manufacturing process of baby formula cans. House Democrats are investigating whether bisphenol-A--known as BPA-- poses a risk to infants. BPA is a chemical used in polycarbonate plastic products, including baby bottles and metal can coatings, intended to protect the food inside from the metal in the can. According to the FDA BPA is legal and safe. ...

• Cough Syrup Sends Children to Hospital

  Jamie G. Goldstein | January 28, 2008 4:35 PM | 0 CommentsChicago, IL

  It is not uncommon for children to wind up in the emergency room after ingesting too much cough syrup. In fact each year it is estimated that approximately 7,000 children end up in the emergency room after receiving too much cough medicine. The CDC has recently posted warnings about the dangers of giving children under 2 cough medicine.Most of the children sent to the emergency room after...

• Potential Bad News For Victims of Defective Products

  Brooks Schuelke | January 28, 2008 9:26 AM | 0 CommentsAustin, TX

  The Washington Post is reporting that the Bush Administration is considering the nomination of Gail Charnley to head the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This would not be welcome news to personal injury victims. Dr. Charnley runs her own consulting firm and has frequently testified and written on behalf of the tobacco, energy and pesticide industries. In 2006, she wrote an op-ed article...

• Domega International Ltd. Recalls Zebra Brand Sweetened Lotus Root Seed and Zebra Brand Sweetened Coconut

  Jenny Albano | January 27, 2008 8:18 PM | 0 CommentsTucson, AZ

  Domega international Ltd., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Zebra brand sweetened lotus root seed and Zebra brand sweetened coconut because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who are sensitive to sulfites may risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.The recalled Zebra brand sweetened lotus root seed is sold in 6 oz. un-coded plastic bags and is a...

• Answers to the Medtronic Recall

  Jennifer Moore | January 27, 2008 2:58 AM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

• Don't Eat the Sushi

  Susy Owen | January 25, 2008 5:55 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  Bad new for sushi lovers. Recent laboratory studies conducted on the sushi tuna in 20 Manhattan stores and restaurants have found mercury levels that exceed the acceptable levels of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)."No one should eat a meal of tuna with mercury levels like those found in the restaurant samples more than about once every three weeks," said Dr. Michael Gochfeld, professor...

• Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks

  Jenny Albano | January 25, 2008 5:16 PM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Brian Smith, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling 5 units of Serene Float Tanks due to an electrocution hazard.Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.The recalled product is a Serene Float Tank, which is a water tank that is light and...

• Hernia Surgery Sufferers May Have Relief After All

  Jean Martin | January 25, 2008 5:05 PM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  The judge hearing the cases in the Kugel Mesh Patch Litigation MDL has recently expanded the scope of the MDL to include more hernia mesh patches than what had been recalled. The judge opened up the MDL to include additional Davol and Bard mesh patches, including some that did not contain an internal ring, but were made of a special bi-layered material similar to the Kugel Mesh patches.What...