Posts tagged defective products

• Mattel Apologizes to Chinese Officials for Toy Recalls

  Chrissie Cole | September 22, 2007 10:09 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  In an attempt to save face, Friday, Mattel apologized to Chinese officials by taking the blame for the recent recalls of millions of toys. The apology was intended to help patch a strained relationship with the nation that manufacturers most of its toys.Mattel, the world's largest toy maker, sent an executive to apologize in person to China's product Safety Chief Li Changjang. "Mattel takes full...

• Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury

  Chrissie Cole | January 31, 2012 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  Triple Eight Distribution, has issued a recall of bicycle helmets for children and youth, because they failed to comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers are at risk...

• Smith & Nephew Knee Implant Recall

  Jeremy Thurman | February 07, 2006 11:29 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  In September 2003, London based Smith & Nephew, a global medical devices company with its United States headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, issued a voluntary knee implant recall for the cementless versions of its Oxinium, Genesis II and Profix II knee implants from the U.S. market. The knee implant recall was due to the products not bonding properly causing some patients to undergo revision...

• Total Body Liquid Diet Supplements Recalled After Reports of Adverse Reactions

  Chrissie Cole | March 27, 2008 1:49 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Total Body Formula, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced a voluntary recall of Total Body Formula, liquid diet supplements in Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar flavors.The following lot numbers are included in the recall: 4016801, 4016802, 4024801, 4024802, 4031801, 4031802 or 4031803.The recall follows a recent report by the Florida Department of Health that...

• Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

  Jenny Albano | February 14, 2008 8:25 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Summit Import Corp., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Oriental Mascot Brand Sweetened Sliced Coconut because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who are allergic or sensitive to sulfites can incur serious or life-threatening effects if this product is eaten.The coconut in packaged in a 4 oz. plastic container and was distributed in New York and was produced in China. The problem...

• Korica Brand Dried Plums Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

  Jenny Albano | February 09, 2008 6:53 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Domega Internationanl Ltd., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Korica Brand Dried Plums because the product may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was sold in 6 oz. plastic jars and were sold only in the state of New York.Consumers who eat this product and are sensitive to sulfites can run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions. The consumption of 10 or more...

• Holmes oil-filled electric heaters recalled

  Staff Writer | April 26, 2007 9:18 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Due to a possible fire hazard, The Holmes Group of Milford, Mass. has recalled 300,000 oil-filled electric heaters. The hazard is reported to be a "poor electrical connection within the heater," which can lead to overheating and possible fire and burn dangers. The company has apparently received at least 59 incident reports involving this defective product. The incidents include burns and...

• Boys' Jackets Recalled by Gap Outlet for Entrapment Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | December 28, 2007 1:21 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Gap Outlet, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of its "Warmest Jacket" boys' jackets. The jackets have a waist drawstring which can become caught or snagged in small spaces such as doorways or on cabinet doors and posing an entrapment hazard to small children."Gap Outlet" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 513573 is...

• Curious George Dolls Recalled for Lead Hazard Risk

  Chrissie Cole | November 08, 2007 7:21 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  In cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Marvel Toys announced a toy recall of 175,000 Curious George plush dolls. The surface paint on the plastic face of the toy and hat contains excessive levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by small children.The toy recall includes Curious George 12 inch plush dolls with a plastic face. They come with different outfits:...

• Gerber Organic Baby Cereal Recall

  Chrissie Cole | July 16, 2007 11:44 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Gerber posted a nationwide voluntary recall for two of its organic baby cereal products due to a possible choking hazard. In a press release, it said they had received choking complaints but no reported injuries. The recall was prompted because some of the packages contain clumps that did not dissolve in milk, posing a choking hazard to small children. Customers who bought cereal (with UPC codes...