Defective & Dangerous Products

• Consumer Commission Powerless to Pull Deadly Product Off the Market

  Claude Wyle | July 23, 2007 10:48 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Kazuma refuses to pull the Meerkat 50 Youth ATV off the market, or make the product safer. The Consumer Public Safety Commission (CPSC) is unable to force a recall. The ATV is marketed to children under 11 and the products numerous defects places the children at a high risk of serious injury or death. Defects include being able to start in gear and lack of front brakes and parking brakes.The...

• Choking Hazard Prompts Baby Food Recall.

  Claude Wyle | July 16, 2007 12:19 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  After receiving complaints of choking, Gerber is recalling its organic rice and organic oatmeal cereal. The hazard is caused by lumps of product that may not dissolve properly in milk or water. Gerber announced the recall late on Friday afternoon, but there is evidence they knew of the hazard six weeks ago. Many parents, already disturbed that something as essential as food could seriously...

• Baby Cereal Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

  Shannon Weidemann | July 16, 2007 11:45 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  A major manufacturer of baby food has issued a product recall for two of their popular products. Gerber's Organic Rice Cereal and Oatmeal Cereal have been recalled due to a potential choking hazard. The company has received complaints of choking but no injuries. Lumps of cereal in some 8-ounce boxes may not dissolve in water or milk, the company said.Customers who bought cereal (with UPC...

• Fake Colgate Toothpaste Recalled

  Shannon Weidemann | June 16, 2007 7:16 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Five ounce tubes of toothpaste marked as being the Colgate brand have been recalled for containing a dangerous ingredient. The toothpaste was manufactured in South Africa and contains diethylene glycol. A recent warning was issued by the FDA to also avoid toothpaste made in China for the same reason. After analyzing some counterfeit samples, Colgate said it agreed with the FDA's earlier...

• Large Pet Food Recall Has Many Concerned

  Shannon Weidemann | March 22, 2007 11:41 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  The recall of 60 millions cans and foil pouches of dog and cat food has many pet owners concerned that their pet has eaten the contaminated food. They are calling their veterinarians for more information. Some doctors have sent out newsletters to their clients to reassure them and inform them what to look out for.Since Friday, nearly 100 brands of the "cuts and gravy" style food have been...

• Christmas Recalls of Dangerous Products

  Claude Wyle | December 15, 2006 10:41 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Almost every day, dangerous and defective products are recalled by our government, with the coperation of manufacturers and distributors. Amongst the most recent Christmas recalls are: 1. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. who recalled their Christmas Light Sets for Shock and Fire Hazards; 2. Clarion, who recalled their Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries for Burn and Fire Hazards; 3. ...

• 13.5 Million Settlement for Dangerous Toys

  Claude Wyle | December 11, 2006 2:50 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Loose Magnets in Children's Toys Can Be a Deadly Hazard for Children: Since 2003, at least one child has died and 19 more have needed to undergo surgery because they swallowed loose magnets from dangerous toys. The most dangerous of these magnets seem to be the tiny but powerful "rare earth" magnets, that can cause damage to the internal organs by clasping tightly together inside a child's...

• More E. Coli Tainted Food, This Time at Taco Bell

  Claude Wyle | December 09, 2006 10:12 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Wow, with the most serious outbreak of E. Coli toxins since the spinach scare of this last September, at least 39 people were infected, and two of them critically through food traced to Taco Bell. Shockingly, Taco Bell covered up the news for at least several days, hoping it would all go away before the public panicked. This food poisoning attorney believes it is the responsibility of anyone who...

• Dangerous Toys Recalled: Magnetic Parts Defective

  Claude Wyle | November 27, 2006 3:23 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  After three children suffered serious personal injuries from swallowing magnetic parts that fell out of dolls, Mattel recalled certain Polly Pocket Doll Sets. The newer toys are dangerous because they contain magnets that are smaller and more powerful than those used in older toys. The newer magnetic parts make these toys dangerous products for children because the magnets can cause damage to...

• Dangerous Products: Silicone Implants Back On the Market

  Claude Wyle | November 21, 2006 4:15 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Despite documented risks of these dangerous and defective products, the FDA said that two companies can now again sell silicone breast implants. It's been about 14 years since these dangerous and controversial products were forbidden, however they will again be sold along with some new warnings about their potentially serious risks and hazards. It's very rare that a dangerous medical device is...