CVS to Pay Fine for Failing to Report Hazardous Product
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday in a news release that CVS Pharmacy, Inc. has agreed to pay a $45,000 civil penalty for failure to report drawstrings on an article of children’s clothing. The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the CPSC, resolves the agency’s allegations that CVS knowingly failed to immediately… read more
Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Recalled Due to Laceration Risk
Bravo Sports, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced in a news release Friday that they are voluntarily recalling Disney-branded pogo sticks due to fall and laceration hazards. According to the release, the fall hazard is posed by the possibility of the rubber tip attached to the bottom of the pogo stick… read more
CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Turkey
U.S. heath authorities have stated that contaminated ground turkey has been linked to a multiple-state outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, resulting in 77 cases of people sickened and one known death, report news sources. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between March 1 and August 1, 26 sates reported cases of the illness… read more
Protect Kids By Avoiding Buying Second-Hand Toys, Products
Raising children can be expensive, and finding ways to save money while still providing for a family is almost always a great thing. Often buying products second-hand can relieve the strain on a wallet; however, according to one news source, because of safety concerns, there are certain items that should never be purchased used or… read more
Black & Decker to Pay $960,000 Penalty for Faulty Trimmer
In a news release Wednesday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday that Black & Decker has agreed to pay a $960,000 civil penalty for failure to report a defective trimmer/edger. According to the release, the settlement, which as been provisionally accepted by the CPSC, resolves allegations by the agency that Black & Decker… read more
To Stay Safe Avoid Buying Second-Hand Cribs, Bicycle Helmets
Finding a bargain at a garage sale or flea market can be great, but one news source reports that consumers should avoid buying certain products second-hand in order to avoid purchasing something that’s been recalled or that carries an inherent safety risk. Items to avoid buying used: Cribs. Poorly made cribs, specifically drop-side cribs, pose… read more
Pogoplug File Sharing Device Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
In a news release Tuesday, San Francisco-based company Cloud Engines, Inc. announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission the voluntary recall of its Pogoplug Video file sharing device due to a fire hazard. According to the release, the file sharing device, which is used to stream and share videos, photos and music… read more
Flashlight Batteries Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, NexTorch, Inc. announced in a news release Wednesday, that they are voluntarily recalling flashlight batteries due to a fire hazard, posing a burn risk to consumers. According to the release, approximately 16,000 NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries are subject to recall because the batteries can overheat and… read more
Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Trucks Due to Fire Hazard
News sources report that Ford is recalling over a million pickup trucks due to a risk of the fuel tank falling off and posing a fire hazard. The recall, which was announced Monday, affects 1.1 million pickups including F-150, F-250, and Lincoln Blackwood trucks. The recalled trucks were sold in cold-weather states where road salt… read more
Blue Line Accident Verdict Awards $17-million to Blind Man’s Family
The Los Angeles Times has reported on the record $17 million Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP verdict. Here is the Los Angeles Times article concerning the recently decided wrongful death suit of Cuthbertson v. LACMTA. A Los Angeles jury Friday awarded $17 million to the mother of a blind man who died after he… read more