The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 3,000 single and double jogging strollers due to injuries that can occur due to a fall hazard. Imported by Kelty, the agency said the font wheel can come off during use, causing the stroller to fall over. There have been three reported incidents, which Read More

Tennessee passed the Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011. Now it looks like additional tort reform measures in the form of a higher burden of proof for emergency room physicians, loser pays, innocent employer provisions, and a possible constitutional amendment are on the table. Will Arkansas see these same bills in 2013? https://www.tennessean.com/article/20120220/NEWS0201/302200020/More-TN-tort-reform-may-make-loser-pay-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE

The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides of the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12109/

The retail giant Walmart has issued a recall of eight-count packages of Cruller bakery pastries due to the common name “milk” not present on the label. The label shows sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, but people with milk allergies may not recognize the ingredient as a milk product. There has been one report of an Read More

The coffee brewer company Tassimo has issued a recall of more than 5.7 million brewers and espresso pads after the Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports that consumers were burned by the hot liquid. The agency said at least 160 people have reported being burned, and that some were hospitalized. The coffee makers were sold Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 2,000 rooster-themed lamps sold exclusively at Fred’s Inc. due to shock and fire hazards. Manufactured by Designs Direct, the agency said the lamp’s electrical cord can fray near the base and put users at risk of shock. There have not been any injuries reported Read More

In 2008, the federal government passed the Rail Safety Improvement Act, requiring all railroads be equipped with Positive Train Control technology to prevent collisions, all at the expense of the railroad companies. Railroad officials, gaining the support of key Republicans, say the act is too costly and impossible to implement, demanding less expensive, albeit less Read More

Pinnacle Food Groups has issued a recall of several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. According to the company, the products may have been “cross-contaminated” with soy products. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the products. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/giant-food-alerts-customers-to-voluntary-recall-of-aunt-jemima-frozen-pancakes-138236389/