May, 2011Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard.

Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard

The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer’s head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.

Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone: Possible Increased Risk of Blood Clots

Audience: OBGYN, Family Practice, Patient ISSUE: FDA is aware of two newly published studies that evaluated the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women who use birth control pills that contain drospirenone. The two recently published studies…

HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers urged to recheck notebook models and batteries

The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stro…

CPSC Warns Memorial Day Weekend Among the Deadliest Holidays for ATV Riders

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders to take steps to stay safe this holiday weekend. CPSC staff is aware of 28 fatalities that occurred during the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend in 2010. That…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for May 27, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Arizona’s alien employment statute, and, Novartis wins a defense verdict in a Zometa jaw injury trial. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’sâ„¢ Publications. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of…

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CPSC Alert: Counterfeit Smoke Alarms Distributed in Atlanta

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers in the Atlanta area to check their homes for counterfeit smoke alarms. About 18,500 counterfeit photoelectric smoke alarms were distributed for free in the Atlanta area between 2006…

Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers

The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers

The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.