April, 2011Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the acquarium glass to break.

Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury

The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for April 21, 2011

The Supreme Court hears arguments over states’ lawsuits against power companies, and, the 9th Circuit finds state antitrust claims against foreign airlines are preempted. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyr…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for April 20, 2011

Oral arguments are held in a Microsoft Word patent case, and a federal judge denies a Marlboro medical monitoring class. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier…

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Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

The candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled by GeoManGear Due to Fire Hazard

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability

The internal voltage regulator can stop working, resulting in the inability to transmit messages and tracking information in emergency situations.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for April 19, 2011

The Texas high court rejects an asbestos-related challenge to workers’ compensation law, and, the 6th Circuit finds a Michigan city did not violate the free speech rights of adult-oriented businesses. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® M…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for April 18, 2011

A Florida jury awards a widow $4.5 million dollars but splits the blame between her late husband and a tobacco-maker, and, a Pennsylvania appeals panel affirms a non-party subpoena in a vinyl chloride injury case. Hear these and other stories from Le…

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Higher Bleeding Rates Detected in J&J-Bayer Drug

A heart drug from Johnson & Johnson and Bayer AG was recently proven to be effective in preventing certain blood clots—even though it may cause higher bleeding rates that limit the drug’s effectiveness. Patients who received the drug, rivaroxaban, experienced bleeding at more than double the rate of those in a group given an anticoagulant and a placebo, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology in New Orleans. Around 8.100 patients participated in the study. Half …