September, 2009Risk of Falls Prompts Recall of Grand Trunk Parachute Hammocks
Grand Trunk is recalling about 2,500 of the company’s single and double “Parachute” hammocks because supporting hooks on the products can fail, causing the occupants to fall and be injured, the Consumer Product Safety Commission just announced.
Continue →Big Lots Recalls 20,000 Bunk Beds Which May Collapse
About 20,000 wooden bunk beds sold at Big Lots stores nationwide are being recalled today because support slats on them may break, causing the beds to suddenly collapse and injure consumers, product safety officials said.
Continue →Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
A problem with the boiler’s ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler’s transformer can damage the boiler’s venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Continue →Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard
The hammock’s supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries.
Continue →Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
The bunk beds’ mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for September 23, 2009
The 2nd Circuit reinstates two global warming lawsuits, and, the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Facebook over its ad program seek approval of a $9.5 million settlement. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. For the latest litigation news headlines, visit www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys.
Hundreds of 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavors Recalled Due to Airbag Problems
Defective welding on metal brackets that hold airbags in place has led to the recall of 531 Mitsubishi Endeavors from the 2010 model year, company officials and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
Continue →Too Much Tanning Bed Time Bad for Teens, FDA Warns
Tanning salon operators are not doing enough to limit the amount of time American teens spend bronzing their skin in tanning beds, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Continue →‘CPSC 2.0′ Launches Product Safety Agency into Social Media
In keeping with its commitment to protect the lives of children and families, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching “CPSC 2.0,” a comprehensive social networking initiative that will make lifesaving and other safety information more accessible to consumers. Utilizing a variety of technologies and social media sites, CPSC will rapidly expand its reach to millions of consumers.
Continue →Most States Reach Tentative Settlements in Zyprexa Lawsuits
Nearly all the states suing Eli Lilly & Co. over the antipsychotic Zyprexa have reached agreements to settle the cases, with only some details of the settlement terms still to be hammered out.
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