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LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
LED Night Lights Recalled by AmerTac Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.
Papa Bear Loungeabouts Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Retailers Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 10,000 pairs of children’s pajamas and sleepwear due to failed flammability tests. Imported by Papa Bear Loungeabouts, LLC, the agency said the pajamas “fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear,” posing an increased risk of burn injuries. There have been no Read More
30 Million Fuel Cylinders Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Health Canada, have announced a recall of more than 30 million Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP gas cylinders due to a fire hazard. Manufactured by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, the cylinders can leak after being disconnected from fuel-consuming equipment, creating the risk of fire. There have been no Read More
Concussions Caused Suicide of NFL Player, Suit Says
The family of form NFL player Dave Duerson has filed a lawsuit against the league after Duerson took his own life. The lawsuit claims Duerson was led to do so by brain damage he developed from concussions during his time as a player, and the suit says the league knew these types of injuries could Read More
Kelty Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
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
Infant Tylenol Oral Suspension Bottles Recalled
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a recall of around 574,000 bottles of Infant’s Tylenol Oral Suspension after the company received complaints about the dosing mechanism. Officials for McNeil said customers have complained that the flow restrictor on the dosing syringe was not effective. There have been no adverse effects associated with the recalled products. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mcneil-consumer-healthcare-announces-voluntary-nationwide-recall-of-infants-tylenol-oral-suspension-1-oz-grape-due-to-dosing-system-complaints-139508363/
Will Arkansas Follow Tennessee’s Lead in Enacting Tort Reform?
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
Children’s Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard
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/
Walmart Recalls Cruller Bakery Pastries Due To Mislabeled Milk Allergen
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
Tassimo Recalls More than 5.7 Million Coffee Brewers, Espresso Pads
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