Defective & Dangerous Products

• 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. ...

• The Right To Know The Truth About Medical Products

  Bob Carroll | February 13, 2007 6:02 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  I am the owner of two drug-eluding coronary stents. I keep them in one of my major blood vessels where they were placed in the fall of 2006. Two days after their installation the ongoing debate over their safety surfaced in the medical literature. The debate continues today according to this article:Drug-eluting Coronary Stents-A Wealth of Data and Little AgreementThe use of the stents in my...

• Toyotas With Potential Steering Problems Recalled

  Bob Carroll | January 20, 2007 7:14 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  A defect in a motor vehicle that could make it impossible to steer makes you sit up and take notice.Toyota Recalls 533,000 Trucks for Failed Ball Joints By Joe Benton, ConsumerAffairs.ComToyota Motor Co. is recalling 533,000 trucks and SUVs because of possible steering and suspension problems caused by faulty ball joints.The recall marks a sudden shift in policy for the Japanese automaker after...

• More Puffs And More Nicotine - Big Tobacco "Improves" Its Delivery System

  Bob Carroll | January 19, 2007 6:56 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  According to this International Herald Tribune story Big Tobacco is making each cigarette a bigger hit of Nicotine. One more reason for every Florida resident who believes cigarette smoking has caused a serious disease or condition to accept the invitation of the Florida Supreme Court to file an individual claim for damages. The deadline for filing a claim is fast approaching. Cigarettes...

• Loose Nuts A Problem On Some ATV's

  Bob Carroll | January 11, 2007 6:27 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  ATV's manufactured by Kawasaki are the subject of a recall. Kawasaki Recalls 2007 ATVsKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling its 2007 model year KFX50 and KFX90 all-terrain vehicles. On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque.Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss...

• Medtronic Soon To Need A Defibrillator

  Bob Carroll | January 11, 2007 5:52 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  It will get pretty expensive for Medtronic real soon. The recall of 87,000 defibrillators meant 87,000 replacement surgeries (give or take a few). Each surgery cost $25,000 (give or take a few bucks). You can do the math.Medtronic may be sued for device replacementMedtronic may have to repay health insurers for the cost of replacing 25,000 recalled defibrillators following a federal court...