WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Read More

Sam Ledbetter, Charles Harrison and Carter Stein had the pleasure of speaking with Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA) last night. We had a great time discussing Arkansas laws applicable to bicyclists, motor vehicles and pedestrians. We also discussed the various insurance coverages that may cover you in the event of a bicycle wreck involving Read More

Due to the serious risk of injury to babies, CPSC and Bumbo International Trust of South Africa (“Bumbo International”) are urging parents and caregivers to never place Bumbo Baby Seats on tables, countertops, chairs or other raised surfaces. Infants aged 3-10 months old have fallen out of the Bumbo seat and suffered skull fractures and Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 45,000 KEDS brand girls’ shoes due to laceration hazard. The agency said that the ornamental stars on the shoe’s heel may come loose, posing a risk of laceration to the wearer. There have been 27 confirmed reports of cuts or scraps caused by the loosened Read More

A new CPSC report notes that about 181,500 children younger than 15 years of age were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments due to toy-related injuries in 2010. McMath Woods wants everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12042/

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced a recall of about 30,000 Ashland glass vases due to laceration hazards. Distributed by Michaels Store Inc., the agency said the vases can break or fracture when a user picks them up, posing a risk of injury. There have been four reports of vases shattering, Read More

New research suggests that newer automated defibrillators may save fewer lives than the older, low-tech models, and shortcomings of the equipment lead to around 1,000 deaths in hospitals each year. Soon after the American Heart Association recommended hospitals switch the automated devices, problems with the devices began to arise, such as the failure to turn Read More

Apple has announced it will recall first-generation iPod Nanos after it was discovered the devices can overheat. The recalled products were sold between September 2005 and December 2006. The company said the issue stems from a manufacturing defect in the iPods’ battery. https://www.forbes.com/sites/briancaulfield/2011/11/13/ipod-people-problems-apple-recalls-some-first-generation-ipod-nanos/

Toyota Motors has issued a recall of 420,000 vehicles due to an engine error that can cause difficulty in steering. The recall covers 2004 Avalon; 2004-5 Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Solara; 2006 Highlander HV; 2004-5 Lexus ES 350 and RX 330; and the 2006 RX 400h hybrid. The company said the issue lies with the Read More

General Motors Co. has issued a recall of 38,400 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles due to an issue with the front passenger seat airbags. The company said the airbags “may not be in compliance with federal standards for head injury protection of some passengers.” The company said there have been no reported injuries related to the Read More