July, 2009Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Continue →Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions
Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner’s manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.
Continue →Morgan Stanley Agrees to $500,000 Fine for Lying to Investors
Investment broker Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $500,000 in fines for lying to customers at its Nashville office about financial relationships the brokerage had with other money management firms it recommended to clients.
Continue →1.4 Million Pairs of Childrens’ Clogs Recalled Due to Choking Risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is ordering the recall of about 1.4 million pairs of children’s clogs because parts of the shoes can fall off and present a risk of choking to young children.
Continue →Buster Brown Clog Children’s Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Continue →Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
About 113,000 Blue Ember Gas Grills sold in the United States and Canada are being recalled because the units pose a risk of serious burns to users, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said today.
Continue →Heating System Thermostats Recalled by OJ Electronics Due to Shock Hazard
The recalled thermostat’s floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected.
Continue →Fiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 21, 2009
The 8th Circuit says a spouse’s failure to sign a mortgage does not make it invalid, and, an Ohio law firm has filed a number of lawsuits alleging injuries caused by oral contraceptives. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Mortgage Lending, Insurance and Lead LitigationReports. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Stabilet Infant Warmers Recalled Due to Burn Risks
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are being advised to stop using certain models of Stabilet Infant Warmers due to the risk of burns and other injuries to infants.
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