New federally mandated safety standards for infant and toddler play yards was approved this week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Improvement in the safety of play yards is a much needed tool for the prevention of injuries and deaths to children. The vote was 4 to 0. The new federal standard incorporates […]
Product Liability / Defective Products
Space Heaters Recalled By Big Lots As Fire Hazard
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio today announced a voluntary recall of their ceramic portable oscillation space heaters. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard. Aproximately 70,500 units which […]
Recalled Bikes And Accessories That Can Lead To Death Or Serious Injury
Now that spring is here, the Alexander Law Group is reminding consumers to check to see if their bicycles, bicycle components or accessories have been recalled before using them. Recalled bicycles, components and accessories can be dangerous and cause an accident, resulting in injury or even death. If you have a recalled product, contact the […]
Baby Rattles Recalled as Choking Hazard
The Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn., today announced a voluntary recall of the Whoozit® Starry Time Rattle. The Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles are plastic rattles that feature three colored (orange, aqua blue and purple) stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The rattle measures about 5-1/2-inches long. […]
National Poison Prevention Week Marks 50th Anniversary
As the United States marks the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week from March 18-24, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with product safety counterparts in Canada and Mexico to call attention to the dangers of unintentional poisoning. CPSC, Mexico‘s Consumer Protection Federal Agency (Profeco), the Federal Commission for the […]
