Products That Hurt News: Personal Injury Law

Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Personal Injury Law Blogs

OR PHONE (866) 635-1838 for Bankruptcy Help, (866) 635-6190 for Divorce,
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense

Find a Local Lawyer

Bankruptcy (866) 635-1838
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402

Personal Injury Law

Products That Hurt News

From Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

Post Frequency: 37.8/day

Last Entry: December 15, 2008 at 13:39:20

Dennis Quaid, wife among witnesses to testify about FDA regulation, product liability claims

Posted on May 19, 2008
--> Dennis Quaid, wife among witnesses to testify about FDA regulation, product liability claims Committee?s hearing examines whether FDA approval of drugs exempts manufacturers from product liability lawsuits Related Pages: Baxter Healthcare Hep-LOCK U/P (Preservative-Free Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP) On May 14, 2008, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing addressing whether Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug and medical device regulation should bar injured patients from filing product liability lawsuits...

Tips for avoiding escalator injuries from the CPSC

Posted on May 18, 2008
--> Tips for avoiding escalator injuries from the CPSC On May 13, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released tips to keep an estimated 90 billion escalator riders safe while using the moving stars. The CPSC estimates there were 11,000 escalator-related injuries in 2007...

USDA recalls almost 70,000 pounds of ground beef

Posted on May 18, 2008
--> USDA recalls almost 70,000 pounds of ground beef Recalled Palama Holdings ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli Related Pages: Palama Holdings ground beef Palama Holdings LLC Foodborne illness from E...

Manhattan Group recalls 7,000 infant rattles due to choking hazard

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Manhattan Group recalls 7,000 infant rattles due to choking hazard End caps on recalled rattles can break, creating small parts Related Pages: Manhattan Group LLC Tumble Tower Infant Rattles Choking On May 15, 2008, Manhattan Group LLC recalled about 7,000 Tumble Tower Infant Rattles because plastic ends on the recalled rattles can break, posing a choking hazard to young children...

To access this complete feed in the blog feed reader login or register for free.

Umarex air pistols recalled due to consumer report of accidental discharge

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Umarex air pistols recalled due to consumer report of accidental discharge Consumer suffered swelling in lower leg Related Pages: Umarex USA Inc. RWS-5G Magnum Air Pistols On May 15, 2008, Umarex USA Inc...

Maple Chase Co. recalls carbon monoxide alarms because of carbon monoxide poisoning risk

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Maple Chase Co. recalls carbon monoxide alarms because of carbon monoxide poisoning risk Fault alarm in presence of CO could expose customers to hazardous levels Related Pages: Maple Chase Company FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms Carbon monoxide poisoning On May 15, 2008, Maple Chase Company recalled about 280,000 FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms because of a carbon monoxide poisoning risk...

Girls? corduroy jackets distributed by Maran Inc. recalled due to strangulation hazard

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Girls? corduroy jackets distributed by Maran Inc. recalled due to strangulation hazard Jackets sold exclusively at TJ Maxx stores nationwide Related Pages: Maran Inc. Squeeze Kids Girl?s Curduroy Jackets Strangulation Hazard On May 15, 2008, Maran Inc...

Fairbank Reconstruction recalls 22,000 pounds of ground beef products that may contain plastic

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Fairbank Reconstruction recalls 22,000 pounds of ground beef products that may contain plastic Consumer complaints prompted ground beef recall Related Pages: Fairbank Reconstruction Corp. Fairbank Reconstruction Corp...

Black Pepper Cheese recalled because of possible Listeria contamination

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Black Pepper Cheese recalled because of possible Listeria contamination Sweetwater Valley Farm initiates recall after routine product sampling Related Pages: Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc. Tennessee Aged Black Pepper Cheese Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes On May 15, 2008, Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc...

Researchers confirm increased mortality risk with Bayer?s Trasylol

Posted on May 15, 2008
--> Researchers confirm increased mortality risk with Bayer?s Trasylol Final analysis of BART trial confirms preliminary findings Related Pages: Bayer AG Trasylol On May 14, 2008, the New England Journal of Medicine published a report that concluded patients receiving Trasylol (aprotinin) during cardiac surgery have an increased risk of death when compared to patients receiving one of two other drugs in the same class: Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) and Amicar (aminocaproic acid)...

Master Craft� Pressure Washers recalled after reports of smoke, fire

Posted on May 13, 2008
--> Master Craft� Pressure Washers recalled after reports of smoke, fire Recalled pressure washer?s motor can overheat, pose fire hazard Related Pages: Fingerhut Direct Marketing Master Craft� Pressure Washers Fire/Burn Hazard On May 8, 2008, Fingerhut Direct Marketing recalled about 1,900 Master Craft� Pressure Washers after receiving four reports of smoke coming from the washer, including one report of fire...

Chrysler recalls 2007, 2008 Jeep Wranglers due to partial brake system loss risk

Posted on May 13, 2008
--> Chrysler recalls 2007, 2008 Jeep Wranglers due to partial brake system loss risk Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between steering shaft, rear brake tubes Related Pages: Chrysler 2008 Jeep Wrangler 2007 Jeep Wrangler Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On May 13, 2008, Chrysler LLC recalled about 1,600 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wranglers because some vehicles have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and the rear brake tubes, which could cause a partial brake system loss over time...

2006 Jeep Commanders recalled by Chrysler because of engine stall risk

Posted on May 13, 2008
--> 2006 Jeep Commanders recalled by Chrysler because of engine stall risk Powertrain Control Module software may allow stalling of engine Related Pages: Chrysler 2006 Jeep Commander Catastrophic Injury from Car Accidents On May 13, 2008, Chrysler LLC recalled about 25,000 2006 Jeep Commander vehicles because the powertrain control module was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions, which could lead to a catastrophic injury from a car accident...

TJ Power Sports recalls dune buggies because of ejection hazard

Posted on May 12, 2008
--> TJ Power Sports recalls dune buggies because of ejection hazard One consumer reported a seat belt breaking, causing nerve damage Related Pages: TJ Power Sports LLC Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies On May 6, 2008, TJ Power Sports LLC recalled about 400 Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies after receiving a report from a consumer about a seat belt breaking, resulting in nerve damage to the consumers? right arm...

Playworld Systems' Playground Swing Sets recalled due to fall hazard

Posted on May 12, 2008
--> Playworld Systems? Playground Swing Sets recalled due to fall hazard Swing can detach from the set, causing the consumer to fall Related Pages: Playworld Systems Inc. Playground Swing Sets Fall hazard On May 6, 2008, Playworld Systems Inc...

Carbon Monoxide poisoning risk prompts recall of Weil-Mclain Gas Boilers

Posted on May 12, 2008
--> Carbon Monoxide poisoning risk prompts recall of Weil-Mclain Gas Boilers A potential leak in the vent piping can cause carbon monoxide leak Related Pages: Weil-McLain Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers Carbon monoxide poisoning On May 6, 2008, Weil-McLain recalled about 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers and about 32,000 Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers because of a possibility for a carbon monoxide (CO) leak...

Actavis recalls heart drug

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Actavis recalls heart drug Digitek recall does not include reports of death Related Pages: Digitek Actavis Totowa, LLC Actavis Totowa LLC, the maker of Digitek, is recalling all lots of the drug because some of the tablets might contain twice the approved level of the active ingredient...

Harris Teeter withdraws Fresh Foods Market deli salads due to possible listeria contamination

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Harris Teeter withdraws Fresh Foods Market deli salads due to possible listeria contamination Related Pages: Gourmet Boutique LLC Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market 6-pound Szechuan Chicken Salad Fresh Foods Market Honey, Fruit and Nut Chicken Salad Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis On May 3, 2008, Harris Teeter removed Fresh Foods Market deli salads from shelves after the maker of the salads, Gourmet Boutique, recalled salads that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria...

Gourmet Boutique recalls 286,000 pounds of fresh, frozen meat and poultry products

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Gourmet Boutique recalls 286,000 pounds of fresh, frozen meat and poultry products Recalled food may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria Related Pages: Gourmet Boutique fresh and frozen meat and poultry products Gourmet Boutique LLC Foodborne illness from Listeria monocytogenes Listeriosis On May 3, 2008, Gourmet Boutique LLC recalled about 286,000 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria...

Cardinal Health recalls alcohol-free mouthwash due to consumer infection risk

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Cardinal Health recalls alcohol-free mouthwash due to consumer infection risk Recalled mouthwash tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia Related Pages: Cardinal Health Inc. Cardinal Health-labeled alcohol-free mouthwash Burkholderia cepacia infection Hydrox Labs On May 2, 2008, Hydrox Labs recalled Cardinal Health alcohol-free mouthwash after it tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B...

Broil King Gas Grills recalled by Onward Manufacturing due to fire, burn hazards

Posted on May 06, 2008
--> Broil King Gas Grills recalled by Onward Manufacturing due to fire, burn hazards Bottom of the book box can melt, posing consumer hazard Related Pages: Onward Manufacturing Co. Broil King Gas Grills Fire/Burn Hazard On May 5, 2008, Onward Manufacturing Company recalled about 4,800 Broil King Gas Grills because they pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers...

Study suggests link between pesticides, herbicides and brain cancer

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Study suggests link between pesticides, herbicides and brain cancer Woman may have higher-than-normal risk An April 2008 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found a possible connection between women who are regularly exposed to pesticides or herbicides on the job and the risk of developing a specific form of brain cancer...

Pfizer settles Bextra, Celebrex personal injury lawsuits

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Pfizer settles Bextra, Celebrex personal injury lawsuits Lawsuits alleged painkillers caused heart attacks, strokes Related Pages: Celebrex Bextra Pfizer, Inc. Heart attack Stroke On May 2, 2008, Pfizer Inc...

Merck extends registration deadline in settlement for former users of Vioxx

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Merck extends registration deadline in settlement for former users of Vioxx At least 94 percent of eligible claimants have signed up to date Related Pages: Vioxx Merck & Co., Inc. Heart attack Stroke On May 1, 2008, Merck & Co...

Merck warned over vaccine plant problems

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Merck warned over vaccine plant problems Manufacturing rules not being followed in PA plant Related Pages: Merck & Co., Inc. On April 30, 2008, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning letter sent to Merck & Co...

FDA says heparin contamination was deliberate

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> FDA says heparin contamination was deliberate Chemical contaminant in drug caused severe allergic reactions, deaths Related Pages: Heparin Sodium Injection Baxter Healthcare Chondroitin Contamination In April 2008, officials at the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said they believe the chemical contamination of Baxter International?s blood thinner heparin was intentional...

Lifetime Brands recalls Pfaltzgraff�, Nautica J Class� dinnerware products due to lead, cadmium poisoning risk

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Lifetime Brands recalls Pfaltzgraff�, Nautica J Class� dinnerware products due to lead, cadmium poisoning risk Stoneware dinnerware products may exceed federal guidance levels Related Pages: Pfaltzgraff� Villa della Luna� pattern stoneware dinnerware products Nautica J Class� pattern stoneware dinnerware products Lifetime Brands Inc...

Fire hazard prompts QVC recall of SoleusAir Space Heaters

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Fire hazard prompts QVC recall of SoleusAir Space Heaters Company received nine reports of flames, 70 reports of overheating Related Pages: QVC, Inc. SoleusAir Space Heaters Fire/Burn Hazard On May 1, 2008, QVC recalled about 28,000 SoleusAir Space Heaters because they pose a fire hazard...

DEWALT recalls jobsite table saws because of laceration hazard

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> DEWALT recalls jobsite table saws because of laceration hazard Company received one report of blade misaligning Related Pages: DeWalt DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws Laceration hazard On April 29, 2008, DEWALT Industrial Tool Co...

Children's storage bins sold at Lowe's stores recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Posted on May 05, 2008
--> Children?s storage bins sold at Lowe?s stores recalled because of lead poisoning risk Surface paint on the recalled bins may contain excessive lead levels Related Pages: Lowe?s Companies Inc. L G Sourcing Children?s Storage Bins L G Sourcing, Inc...

Previous | Next

Related Law Bulletins

Consumer Product Safety Commission Reports Increase In Nursery Products-Related Infant Deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a report that st...

2007 Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year: The Illegal Immigrant
The Dallas Morning News came up with a surprise today -- the newsp...

Mitsubishi Ordered to Pay $11 Million in Products Liability SUV Wrongful Death Case
A Florida jury has ordered Mitsubishi Motors to pay almost $11 mil...

BREAKING NEWS - NJ Supreme Court's Decision in Mt. Laurel v. MiPro
Today, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a decision in Mount Lau...

U.S. Supreme Court Deals Blow to Lawsuits Against Defective Products
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that private lawsuits agai...