Category: Product Liability
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...
Children Injured When “Bounce House” Blows Away
June 2, 2014 -- The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched an investigation after two more children were seriously injured in a bounce house in Littleton, Colorado. Winds were gusting at 30-mph. Two 10 year-old children were injured by...
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters for Fire Hazard
May 29, 2014 -- Sunbeam Products is recalling about 151,600 Holmes Ceramic Heaters because they can overheat, smoke, and potentially catch on fire. The recall affects Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters that were sold in black, purple, red, blue, and white....
Nap Nanny Infant Recliners Linked to 6 Deaths
May 29, 2014 -- The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported another tragic death linked to Nap Nanny Infant Recliners, which were recalled in December 2012. It is the sixth death that has occurred in the recliners. The latest...