Defective & Dangerous Products

• Consumers Advised to Discard Toothpaste from China

  Christina Cole | June 02, 2007 4:16 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled "Made in China" while also issuing an import alert to prevent toothpaste that may contain a poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States. DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.Consumers should examine their toothpaste products for labeling that...

• Monkfish Recalled after Two Become Sick

  Christina Cole | May 25, 2007 11:13 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  On Thursday, a California company announced a voluntarily recall of several thousand pounds of frozen monkfish from China, after two people became sick from eating what officials believe may have been toxic puffer fish.The fish was labeled as monkish; however federal agents have found life threatening levels of tetrodotoxin in the fish, which is commonly associated with puffer fish.Both people...

• Chrysler Recalling Over 400,000 Vehicles for Airbag Defect

  Christina Cole | May 11, 2007 11:15 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  DaimlerChrysler is recalling 2005 Dodge Caravans and Chrysler Town & Country Minivans. Chrysler will fix all defective air bags that may not deploy due to corrosion on the sensors. More than 400,000 vehicles are affected by the auto recall.The recall affects vehicles sold and registered in states that use large amounts of road salt. This is yet another widely criticized regional recall....

• Children's Necklace Recalled for Lead Poisoning

  Christina Cole | May 04, 2007 2:01 AM | 1 CommentTampa Bay, FL

  The Oriental Trading Company, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, is volunarily recalling 132,000 Children's Religious Fish Necklaces because they contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by small children and can cause serious health effects.The recalled necklaces hang from a black cord and have a silver fish pendant. The necklaces were sold through...

• Listerine Recalled by Johnson & Johnson

  Shannon Weidemann | April 15, 2007 10:25 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  4 Million bottles of Johnson & Johnson's Listerine Agent Cool Blue Plaque-Detecting Rinse have been recalled. The recall affects all bottles of the Rinse that have been produced. There are concerns that the product does not control all germs found in the mouth.The company conducted a thorough assessment and concluded that the risk of illness in healthy individuals following use of this product...

• Melamine Found in Recalled Pet Food

  Shannon Weidemann | April 04, 2007 8:42 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Researchers at UC Davis working with equipment purchased on a Homeland Security grant were the first to identify melamine in the wheat gluten used to make the recalled pet food. Over 90 brands of dog and cat food manufactured by Menu Foods were recalled. The recall includes canned and foil packet "cuts and gravy" style food. To date only one brand of dry cat food has been recalled. Dr....

• "Park To Reverse" Transmission Defect Kills California Man

  Bob Carroll | March 08, 2007 5:39 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  When you park your pickup truck or automobile you should not have to chain it to a post to keep it from backing over you. That should be Rule #1 for motor vehicle manufacturers. Apparently, DaimlerChrysler didn't realize how important a secure Park in its transmissions is. After a $55 Million Verdict the company may finally correct the problem.55 Million Verdict Imposed Against...

• What Is Salmonella Poisoning?

  Bob Carroll | February 21, 2007 4:39 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Plenty of peanut butter eaters think they may have experienced Salmonella poisoning after learning about the recent recall. Fellow InjuryBoard law blogger, Shannon Weidemann in Rhode Island, has helped us all by providing the symptoms of Salmonella poisoning.Know Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning from Peanut ButterIt does mean that consumers should check the brand and product code of peanut...

• This Toy Bunny Is No Laughing Matter

  Bob Carroll | February 19, 2007 6:55 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Today we learn that there can be a serious safety hazard hidden in the nose of a toy bunny. Fisher-Price Recalls "Laugh and Learn" Bunny Toys Due to Choking HazardThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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...

• ATV Safety Again - Your Attention Please

  Bob Carroll | February 13, 2007 7:11 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  I have not yet had the first terrible ATV injury or death accident of 2007 appear in my Florida office. It won't be long, however, before my partners and I meet with a grieving family or a seriously injured All Terrain Vehicle operator or rider. Sometimes there is a lull during which it appears the manufacturers have done their jobs well and the operators have become more safety conscious. ...