March, 2011Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC

The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Fun World Recalls Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes with Toy Stethoscopes Due to Choking Hazard

The costumes are sold with a toy stethoscope accessory. The plastic ear pieces at the end of the stethoscope can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 9, 2011

The State of Louisiana files suit against BP and others over the Gulf oil spill, and, a bankruptcy judge has denied a company’s request for past settlement information from thousands of mesothelioma claimants. Hear these and other stories from LexisN…

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Triad Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs, and Alcohol Swabsticks: Recall Due to Potential Microbial Contamination

Audience: Pharmacy, Consumer, Risk Manager [UPDATED 03/09/2011] Smith & Nephew issued a recall of IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes, manufactured for Smith & Nephew by The Triad Group.
[UPDATED 02/11/2011] Triad Alcohol Prep Pads are packaged with devices…

Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard

Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Due to Fire Hazard

The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 8, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court grants certiorari in a copyright restoration dispute, but, the high court says it will not hear a tobacco settlement challenge. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexi…

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Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir): Label Change – Serious Health Problems in Premature Babies

Audience: Infectious Disease ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals of serious health problems that have been reported in premature babies receiving Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) oral solution. Kaletra oral solution contains the ingredients…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 7, 2011

An order declaring the health care reform law unconstitutional is stayed pending an immediate appeal, and, BP moves to dismiss medical monitoring and personal injury claims for its cleanup efforts. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Meale…

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