Defective & Dangerous Products

• Playskool Sippy Cups Pose Choking Hazard

  Claude Wyle | August 21, 2007 4:08 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  CVS Pharmacy is recalling Playskool Toddler Sippy cups due to a choking hazard. The company has received reports of children chewing through the spout of the cup. CVS stores are urging consumers to immediately discard the product, and are offering consumers a full refund. For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Wal-Mart Removed Toxic Doggie Treats From Shelves

  Courtney Mills | 2007-08-21T15:51:14 | 0 Comments

  The Associated Press reported that amidst venting of complaints from consumers about dog treats that made their pets ill, the retail chain has tidily pulled the doggie treats from shelves without announcing a formal recall.Wal Mart removed Chicken Jerky Strips and Chicken Jerky, both imports of China, from shelves, on July 26, according to reports. As a further safeguard to the public, Wal Mart...

• Lawsuit Filed Over Mattel Defective Toys

  David Rowell | 2007-08-21T13:46:36 | 0 Comments

  Most people have by now heard about the defective products sold by Mattel, Inc., i.e., millions of toys made in China which are covered with lead paint, a potent neurotoxin. Those toys could lead to severe brain damage in millions of American children. On Monday, a Philadelphia law firm filed suit against Mattel in Los Angeles County, in part seeking to set up a medical monitoring fund which...

• Hampton Direct Toy Trains Recalled - Lead Poisoning Risk

  Courtney Mills | 2007-08-21T13:30:26 | 0 Comments

  Hampton Direct of Williston, Vt., voluntarily recalled about 27,000 train sets because they were painted with lead paint. The trains were all manufactured in China, and shipped to the United States.These are specifically magnetic toy train sets that are in the shape of the alphabet and numbers, and are called the Magnetic Alphabet and Number Train Sets. According to the CPSC recall alert, the...

• Medical monitoring legal debate and toy recalls

  Staff Writer | 2007-08-21T13:27:54 | 0 Comments

  An article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal Online discusses the merritts of medical monitoring, a legal theory that is gaining momentum and support, especially in light of the recent and widespread toy recalls. The question is whether families who believe their children have been exposed to dangerous levels of lead in the toys being recalled have the right to sue toy manufacturers even before...

• Recent Safety Recalls Highlight Continuing Fight for Accountability

  Staff Writer | 2007-08-21T10:05:27 | 0 Comments

  Have you heard about recent recalls of tainted pet food involving food safety? How about toy recalls involving possible lead paint exposure? Have you heard about even more toy recalls involving choking hazards for small children? How about laptop computer batteries recalled due to a fire hazards? After hearing about all of these recalls, do you believe that consumer products are safer or more...

• Poison pajamas from China now a concern

  Staff Writer | 2007-08-21T07:15:20 | 0 Comments

  Like the recalled toys that have caused a recent scare, many of the clothes infants and children wear are also made in China. A new report out of New Zealand says that "scientists found formaldehyde in woollen and cotton clothes at 500 times higher than is safe." Most of those toxic clothes were made in China.Formaldehyde, which is often used in clothing to give it a permanent press appearance,...

• Ford Recall Over Faulty Cruise Control Switch

  Eddie Farah | 2007-08-20T23:25:42 | 0 Comments

  Ford is recalling millions of vehicles because a faulty cruise control switch could spark fires.3.6 million vehicles, including the F-150 truck, Ford Explorer, Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, among others, are included in the recall. All vehicles were built between 1992 and 2004.This is the second time the auto giant has recalled vehicles over this problem. In January 2005, over 6 million...

• Recalled Lounge Chairs Cause Severe Injuries

  Claude Wyle | 2007-08-20T16:55:48 | 0 Comments

  Bond Manufacturing Company issued a recall for the Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chair. These chairs may collapse or fall backwards. The recall was announced after no less than 13 consumers experienced severe injuries to their shoulders, back, neck and head. Owners of these chairs should stop use, and call the consumer help-line at (866) 771-2663 for a full refund.For more information on this...

• Ford Recalls Cruise Control Switch

  Jamie G. Goldstein | 2007-08-20T15:48:16 | 0 Comments

  Ford recently announced it is recalling 3.6 million vehicles due to a faulty cruise control switch. The switch may be a fire hazard. Ford has reported at least a few vehicle owners have complained of fires. Ford has settled at leat one lawsuit. Earl Mohlis filed suit against Ford after his wife died as a result of a fire caused by the faulty switch.The problematic switch was first brought to...