June, 2011Women’s Multivitamins Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements

The product contains iron, but does not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these vitamins could cause serious injury or death.

International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplement tablets at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.

Children’s Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard

The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 30, 2011

Bank of America will set aside $14 billion to settle residential mortgage-backed securities claims, and, the Fifth Circuit says it is unable to resolve a dispute over post-loss assignments. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’sâ„¢ P…

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Valproate Products: Drug Safety Communication – Risk of Impaired Cognitive Development in Children Exposed In Utero (During Pregnancy)

Audience: OBGYN, Neurology, Psychiatry Including valproate sodium (Depacon), divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote CP, and Depakote ER), valproic acid (Depakene and Stavzor), and their generics
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals that…

Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability. This can result in a crash.