Category: Product Liability
Triclosan Antibacterial Ingredient May Harm Muscle Movement
August 15, 2012 -- New research has linked triclosan, an ingredient in thousands of common household products, to decreased muscle movement in animal studies. Triclosan is one of the most common anti-bacterial chemicals used in soap, body wash, mouthwash, toothpaste,...
Attorney General Investigates Monster Energy Drink
Monster Energy drinks are under investigation related to “advertising, marketing, promotion, ingredients, usage, and sale.”
1.3 Million Dishwashers Recalled for Fire Hazard
August 9, 2012 -- GE Appliances has issued voluntary recall of 1.3 million dishwashers due to the risk of electrical fire in the heating element. No injuries have been reported, but the dishwashers have been linked to at least 15...
Magnet Toy Manufacturer Fights CPSC Ban
The CPSC is working to ban or recall Buckyballs and other magnet toys due to the risk of injury and death.
Kenmore Dehumidifier Recall for Injuries, $7 Million in Fire Damage
August 3, 2012 -- The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of Kenmore dehumidifiers due to the risk of short-circuiting, which could cause a severe fire. Sears and Kmart, the retailers who sell these products, have...
Antiseptic Wipes Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
August 2, 2012 -- Zee antiseptic swabs, Dukal antiseptic wipes, and Dukal BZK swabs are being voluntarily recalled after inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found some lots were contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia. No injuries...
Nature Valley Granola Bars Sued Over “100% Natural” Slogan
July 27, 2012 -- Two mothers have filed a lawsuit against General Mills, the company that sells Natural Valley granola bars, for false advertising. They allege that the “100% Natural” slogan is deceptive because the products contain three highly-processed ingredients:...
Tanning Beds Linked to 1 in 20 Cases of Skin Cancer
July 27, 2012 -- The British Medical Journal has published a European study linking tanning beds to a significantly increased risk of melanoma, a type of aggressive skin cancer that can be deadly. The researchers found that people who use...
CPSC Sues to Ban Buckyballs Magnet Toys
The CPSC has filed a lawsuit to forcibly recall Buckyballs and other magnet toys.
Peg Perego Stroller Recall 8 Years After Infant Death
July 24, 2012 -- Peg Perego, a major stroller manufacturer, has announced a voluntary recall of the “Venezia” and “Pliko P3” strollers due to the risk of infant entrapment, strangulation, and death. The recall involves approximately 223,000 strollers. The strollers...