Defective & Dangerous Products

• CPSC Launches Rulemaking Effort to Address Firepot and Gel Fuel Safety

  Craig Kelley | February 16, 2012 7:10 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Last summer and fall, decorative gel Firepots hit the news for a number of severe burn injuries—and even casualties—caused while using them. The number and severity of the...

• Recliners, Gel Fuel And Rangetops Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | November 03, 2011 8:47 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently announced three voluntary recalls of recliners, gel fuel and range tops due to injury risks. Recliners with Ottomans Recalled Big...

• 2 million units of gel fuels recalled due to serious burn risks

  Craig Kelley | October 07, 2011 12:04 PM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  A few months ago, we warned of the risk of using Napa firepots due to the risk of severe burns. Those concerns were largely based on the use of what are known as gel fuels, which caused firepots to...

• New crib standards to ensure safe sleeping

  Craig Kelley | July 29, 2011 10:55 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  It seems to be the year of improved safety recommendations for children’s products. After the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration completely revamped its car seat...

• What to do after a product recall

  Craig Kelley | July 08, 2011 8:58 AM | 1 CommentCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Last week we told you about a major recall of Napa firepots that were shown to have been a burn hazard. Like any recall, the advice issued was to immediately stop using the product. But beyond that,...

• Recall - Chrome Shelving Sold At Costco

  Chrissie Cole | April 01, 2010 10:54 AM | 0 CommentsDavenport, IA

  Six Tier Chrome Shelving Units, manufactured by King Long Metal, have been voluntarily recalled because the shelving casters can break at the stem causing the unit to collapse or fall, posing an...

• French Dip Powder Recalled By Johnny's Fine Foods

  Chrissie Cole | February 26, 2010 12:54 PM | 2 CommentsWaterloo, IA

  Johnny's Fine Foods is conducting a nationwide recall of French dip powder and liquid because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes...

• Graco Recalls Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers

  Chrissie Cole | August 31, 2009 2:02 AM | 0 CommentsFort Dodge, IA

  Graco, in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers. The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper...

• IKEA Sofa Sleepers Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | August 28, 2009 4:51 PM | 0 CommentsWaterloo, IA

  IKEA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily recalled IKEA Karlstad sofa-beds because the mattress and seat cushions fail to meet mandatory federal...

• Bowflex Home Gyms Recalled Due to Risk of Injury

  Chrissie Cole | March 03, 2009 6:37 PM | 0 CommentsDavenport, IA

  Nautilus Inc., in conjunction with the CPSC, voluntarily recalled 78,000 Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. The horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched vertically for storage. If the seat...