Category: Product Liability
Graco Recalls 2 Million Infant Car Seats with Sticky Buckles
July 1, 2014 -- After months of fighting federal safety authorities, Graco has finally agreed to recall approximately 1.9 million infant car seats because parents reported having problems opening the buckles. Recalled Graco infant car seats include: SnugRide, SnugRide Classic...
Highway Guardrail Lawsuit Alleges Defective Design
Bloomberg reports that a whistleblower lawsuit has been filed against Dallas-based Trinity Industries Inc., one of the largest guardrail makers in the U.S.
World Market Glass Bubble Knobs Recalled After 5 Injuries
June 12, 2014 -- Cost Plus World Market is recalling over 250,000 glass bubble knobs that are used in cabinet doors and drawers because they can break. According to the recall notification: “The knobs can break and expose sharp pieces...
Weil-McLane Recalls Gas Boilers for Fire, Explosion Hazard
Weil-McLain Ultra is recalling over 8,000 boilers because a cap on the manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.
Texas SimplyThick Lawyer
Infants of any age who are fed SimplyThick in breast milk or formula can develop a life-threatening intestinal condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). At least 20 lawsuits have already been filed on behalf of infants who were injured. What is...
FDA Enacts Infant Formula Safety Standards
June 10, 2014 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set new safety standards for manufacturers of infant formula. The final rule sets a date of September 8 for manufacturer compliance. According to a Consumer Update, the new...
Accidental Shootings Blamed on Gun-Mounted Flashlights
June 9, 2014 -- The Denver Post reports that a certain type of gun-mounted flashlights used by police officers has been linked to five accidental shootings. Some tactical flashlights are designed with a switch located beneath the trigger on a...
Texas Uterine Cancer Lawyer
The Clark Firm, LLP is investigating cases for women who were diagnosed with uterine cancer after using hair relaxers or chemical hair straighteners.
Woman Files Lawsuit for Ovarian Cancer from Baby Powder
The Madison Record reports that a woman has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn that talcum powder could increase her risk of ovarian cancer.
Crossbows Recalled, May Fire Without Trigger Pull
June 3, 2014 -- The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced two recalls for crossbows that can fire unexpectedly when the trigger is not pulled. The first recall was issued on May 27 for about 2,800 crossbows manufactured by...