October, 2009Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Strangulations can occur if the blind’s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child’s neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
Continue →Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Continue →Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Continue →Surge Protectors Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
About 68,700 SurgeMaster brand surge protectors made by Belkin International Inc. have been recalled because the plastic plug on the products can crack and can cause electrical shocks to users.
Continue →Belkin International Inc. Recalls SurgeMaster Surge Protectors Due to Shock Hazard
The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Continue →How to Keep This Halloween Creepy But Still Safe and Fun
When the moon comes out on October 31, millions of ghosts, goblins, princesses, and pirates hit the streets across the United States in search of candy and fun. Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids (and even for some young-at-heart adults), but it also can be very dangerous.
Continue →LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for October 27, 2009
The Pennsylvania high court says those who have recovered for fear of cancer can later file a cancer case, and, the 9th Circuit rejects a nurse’s claim that a shift differential violates the Fair Labor Standard Act. 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.
Accusure Insulin Syringes (Qualitest Pharmaceuticals) – Recall
Audience: Diabetes healthcare professionals and patients
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of Accusure Insulin Syringes. All syringes, regardless of lot number, are subject to this recall….
9/11 Rescue Workers More Likely to Have Acid Reflux, Study Shows
Police officers, fire personnel, and other emergency responders who were among the first on the scene of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City are twice as likely than others to suffer from a condition commonly called acid reflux, a new study shows.
Continue →Stop Using ‘My Baby Soother’ Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard, CPSC Warns
Parents and others who care for young children should immediately stop giving My Baby Soother brand pacifiers to infants and toddlers because the products may be defective and pose a risk of choking, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning.
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