March, 2011LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 4, 2011

A Colorado federal judge dismisses SEC claims against a footwear manufacturer and its executives, and, an admitted computer hacker is sentenced to 82 months in prison, more than $10 million in fines and forfeiture. Hear these and other stories from L…

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Topamax (topiramate): Label Change – Risk For Development of Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate in Newborns

Audience: Neurology, OB/GYN ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of an increased risk of development of cleft lip and/or cleft palate (oral clefts) in infants born to women treated with Topamax (topiramate) during pregnancy….

Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

The refrigerator’s door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.

AOSOM Recalls Wooden Playpens Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

The wooden playpen can break, split and/or crack at points where screws and other hardware are located. Small, broken wood pieces and hardware from the playpen can pose a risk of choking and laceration hazards to children. In addition, an unstable play…

IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

Pressure from the metal pot holder against the coffee/tea maker can cause the glass to break unexpectedly, posing burn and laceration hazards.

Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard

The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles’ soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for March 3, 2011

The FDA has ordered 500 unapproved cough, cold and allergy prescription drugs off the market, and, the U.S. Supreme Court says a church has a free-speech right to hold protests at military funerals. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Meal…

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CPSC Chairman To Honor Consumer Product Safety Leaders

U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Inez Tenenbaum today has established a new Chairman’s Commendation Circle Award program to identify and honor people and organizations that have made significant contributions to consumer product…

Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard

The slow cooker’s control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.