December, 2008Botox-Like Drug Causes Birth Defects, Australian Officials Say
Australian health officials say that an anti-wrinkle treatment that is virtually identical to Botox can cause severe birth defects in children whose mothers receive the treatment while pregnant.
Continue →Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure
The software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.
Continue →Faulty Instructions Prompt Recall of Electrical Wiring How-to-Books by The Taunton Press; Shock Hazard to Consumers
The books contain several errors in the technical diagrams that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Continue →Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children’s torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 30, 2008
On this edition, a summary of stories from the legal news desk and reported in the second half of 2008 by LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ publications. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
FDA Warns About Dangers of “Natural” Weight Loss Pills
People looking to slim down after the holiday season should avoid dozens of weight-loss products that contain potentially dangerous ingredients not listed on the product label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Continue →Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Suspension Forks Due to Crash Hazard
The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash.
Continue →Teknion Recalls to Repair Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Continue →Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for December 23, 2008
On this edition, a summary of stories from the legal news desk and reported in the first half of 2008 by LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ publications. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, go to www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
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