ECHO Recalling Backpack Blowers
According to news sources, a recall is being issued by ECHO for its Gas Powered Backpack Blowers after it was discovered that an assembly line mistake could have potentially caused damage to the fuel line connecting the carburetor and the fuel tank, thereby posing a fire hazard to consumers. The recall affects about 16,000 units… read more
SolarBlend Roof Tiles Recalled Due to Fire Hazards
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for SolarBlend Roof Tiles after it was discovered that they posed a fire hazard due to the faulty connectors between the tiles potentially becoming loose. The recall was announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and reportedly affects about 300 installations. The… read more
Porsche Recalling 2011-12 Cayenne Vehicles
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 20,000 Porsche Cayenne 2011-12 SUV’s after it was found that the vehicle models contained headlights that potentially could loosen and detach. The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as a result of the faulty headlights increasing the risk of crash… read more
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP Sponsors Southwestern Judges Tribute Dinner
Brian Panish Serves as Dinner Chair Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP LLP is a Gold Sponsor of the Southwestern Law School Judges Tribute Dinner being held tonight, February 24, 2012, at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The dinner honors Southwestern alumni who have gone on to serve as a member of the bench…. read more
Suit Filed in Attempt to Address Truck Driver Fatigue Issues
The battle for highway safety continued to rage today in the wake of a lawsuit filed by the Truck Safety Coalition, Public Citizen, and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. The suit aims to prevent the U.S. Transportation Department from keeping rules which put an 11 hour maximum driving time on truckers. Detractors of the… read more
Glenmark Generics Announces Recall of Birth Control
The latest recall we have to share involves a birth control device that was improperly packaged. Glenmark Generics has announced a recall of birth control pills distributed between December 21 and December 30 because the pills were placed into the package in the wrong order. Seven lots are affected by this particular recall. There’s a distinct… read more
Recall: American Honda ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) due to a crash hazard arising from a faulty weld on the ATV’s front right suspension arm, which can cause the rider to lose control if separated. The company, American Honda Motor Company, announced the recall of about 2,900 units of the… read more
Shimano Recalling about 213 Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 213 units of Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stems due to a fall hazard arising from the defective component. The company, Shimano American Corporation, announced the recall due to issues relating to the bolts used to hold the front plate to the stem body being pilled… read more
Recall: Nissan 2012 Altima and Vera Vehicles Due to Air Bag Issues
According to news sources, a recall has been recently issued for Nissan 2012 Altima and Versa cars due to air bag problems affecting the vehicle models. The recall was announced by Nissan North America in cooperation with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after it was discovered that the incorrect mixture of propellants… read more
Recall: Fuji Woman’s Cruiser Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Fuji Saratoga Woman’s Bicycles after it was found that the bicycle’s frame could potentially break in the center of the downtube, causing a possible fall hazard to consumers. The recall affects about 10,500 units of the woman’s bicycle. There have been 12 incidents reported involving… read more
Grape-flavored Infants’ Tylenol Recalled
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 574,000 bottles of grape-flavored infants’ Tylenol after it was found that the faulty protective cover dosing device was not working as intended. The company, Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare unit, announced the recall after receiving reports regarding difficulty with the products Simply Measure… read more
Google Driverless Vehicle To Get Driver Permit, In Nevada
According to news sources, the state of Nevada will be the first in the nation to start awarding robotic driving permits to driverless vehicles, a major step towards a future where robots lead the way and distracted driving becomes largely a thing of the past. Starting March 1, companies can begin applying for special permits… read more