March, 2011Government Investigation Raises Concerns About Pool and Spa Drain Cover Testing and Entrapment Risks

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is conducting an investigation into the safety of pool and spa drain covers and the adequacy of testing procedures used to determine the flow rating of these covers. The investigation has revealed that…

CPSC and HUD Issue Updated Remediation Protocol for Homes with Problem Drywall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are issuing an updated remediation protocol for homes with problem drywall. A study conducted on behalf of CPSC by Sandia National Laborat…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 18, 2011

A False Claims Act case settles for $85 million, and, a magistrate judge declines to vacate Twitter discovery orders in the Wikileaks investigation. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis,…

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Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard

The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Kawasaki Motor Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard

The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 17, 2011

The 11th Circuit expedites the appeal of a ruling that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, and, a Delaware judge denies a preliminary injunction in a trademark infringement case involving single-serving coffee cartridges…

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American Regent Injectable Products: Recall – Visible Particulates in Products

Audience: Pharmacy
Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials
Concentrated Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 23.4%, 30 mL Single Dose Vials and 100mL Pharmacy Bulk Packages
Sodium Thiosulfate Injection USP…

Girls’ Jeans for Toddlers Recalled by Parigi Due to Choking Hazard

Decorative rhinestones and sequins on the jeans’ pockets can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Pogo Sticks Recalled by Bravo Sports Due to Risk of Serious Injury

The bottom of the pogo stick’s frame tube can break or come apart and a pin holding the spring in place can break, posing laceration and fall hazards to consumers.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 16, 2011

An Illinois jury returns an $89.6 million asbestos verdict, and, NFL players seek to enjoin the NFL lockout as violating antitrust law. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division o…

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