February, 2011Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard

The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.

James Perse Recalls Jackets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

The jackets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for February 17, 2011

The California Supreme Court rules that stores may not collect ZIP codes during credit transactions, and, the Federal Circuit affirms the constitutionality of limits on filing vaccine claims. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ …

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Warfarin Sodium Tablets (Jantoven), 3mg: Recall – Mislabeled Bottles Containing Higher Dosage

Audience: Pharmacy, Family Practice, Consumer ISSUE: Upsher-Smith Laboratories and FDA notified healthcare professionals of the recall of one lot of Jantoven Warfarin Sodium, USP, 3mg Tablets, an anticoagulant, after a single bottle labeled as…

Terbutaline: Label Change – Warnings Against Use for Treatment of Preterm Labor

Audience: OBGYN, Family Practice ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals that injectable terbutaline should not be used in pregnant women for prevention or prolonged treatment (beyond 48-72 hours) of preterm labor in either the hospital or…

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Children’s Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

Watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch’s stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel.

Kristi G, SwimWays Corporation Recall Child Chairs Due To Fall Hazard

The chair can tip over, posing a fall hazard.

LEM Products Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

The screws that secure the motor to the back panel can come loose, causing the motor to fall on the heating element. This poses a fire hazard.

Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores

These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard

Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside.