Posts tagged Defective Products

• Portable Electric Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

  Jenny Albano | February 20, 2008 7:46 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Aloha Housewares Inc., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 152,000 Portable Electric Heaters due to a fire hazard.These heaters can overheat and plastic parts can melt posing a fire hazard to consumers. The company so far has received 29 reports of the portable electric heaters melting, smoking, and/or catching fire and 18 reports of general damage. There has also been one report...

• Napastyle Recalls Romano Pitchers and Tumblers

  Jenny Albano | November 13, 2007 11:58 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  NapaStyle, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling their Romano Pitchers and Tumblers because they might contain high levels of leachable lead.No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was a result of an FDA test that showed that the items may contain lead introduced by the manufacturing process by our supplier.The recalled products were sold in stores in California and were...

• Lead is no Halloween Treat

  Claude Wyle | October 30, 2007 6:43 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Parents have a lot more to worry about than their children eating too much candy this Halloween. A recent test of popular Halloween products revealed dangerous amounts of lead. Of these products, are "Ugly Teeth," which are designed to be worn over real teeth. Ugly Teeth contain levels of lead over 100 times the legal limit. This is particularly concerning, because lead can be very dangerous...

• Medronic Pulls Defibrillator Wires Off Market

  Claude Wyle | October 29, 2007 6:28 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  After reports of five deaths, Medronic, Inc., has pulled defibrillator wires of the market. These wires connect defibrillators to the heart. Medronic suspended sales of these wires because the wires can fracture. Fractured wires may result in release of an electrical jolt. Sometimes the jolt can cause mild discomfort; other times the jolt can result in serious injury or organ failure. ...

• Unwanted Bactria in Salmon Spread Prompts Recall

  Claude Wyle | October 07, 2007 6:34 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Consumers of Jensen's Smoked Salmon and Onion spread may have more than just bad breath. "Listeria monocytogenes," an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, has worked its way into Jensen's product line. Listerine may cure bad breath, but it won't cure Listeria, so throw this product out if it is in your refrigerator.For more information on this subject, please refer...

• Two Infant Deaths From Dangerous Graco Cribs

  Claude Wyle | September 26, 2007 6:37 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Simplicity for Children has recalled a crib marketed under the Graco brand name, because the drop-side rails of the crib can easily be installed upside down, and this can trap children and be a strangulation hazard. This is the company's fourth recall in two years. Two infants have died because these dangerous and defective Graco cribs trapped the children and suffocated them. The children...

• Toxic Barbie Barbells Recalled due to Lead Hazard

  Claude Wyle | September 13, 2007 8:12 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Mattel Inc., has voluntarily issued a recall of Barbie Barbells after learning the toys are painted with lead-based paint. Barbie may not be affected, but children may suffer serious injury if they put the toy in their mouths. Parents can protect their children by taking the toy away. Mattel is offering a full refund.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to our section on...

• Faulty Spindle-Back Chairs Recalled Due To Whiplash

  Claude Wyle | September 12, 2007 3:54 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The title you read is correct; at least one consumer did report whiplash when the wooden chair he purchased at J.C. Penney collapsed when he sat on it. Other consumers reported bruising and other injuries from similar accidents. J.C. Penny is offering a full refund.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Children's Shirts Recalled due to "Entrapment" Hazard

  Claude Wyle | September 07, 2007 8:49 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Parents should avoid purchasing Kmart's Basic Edition Girls' Clothing Sets during back-to-school shopping this year. Kmart has recalled two shirts in this line because they have dangerous drawstring-waists, which may pry loose and tangle a vehicle door, thus, creating the risk of serious injury or death. Parents can reduce the risk of injury by removing the string. For more information on...

• Dangerous Wax Transforms Candle into Torch

  Claude Wyle | September 06, 2007 5:15 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Candles are supposed to burn, not torch. This is exactly why "Avant Yarde" is recalling three styles of outdoor citronella candles. These candles burn so hot, the wick sets fire to the wax, thus, transforming these outdoor candles into outdoor torches. The company is voluntarily recalling the product, after receiving reports of consumers suffering from burns.For more information on this...