June, 2011Napa Home & Garden Recalls NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ign…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 22, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court will address the issue of standing in a lawsuit against a title insurer, and, there’s a $75 million settlement involving an oil field service company related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill litigation. Hear these and other sto…

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Celebrating July 4th Safely: Fireworks Big and Small Can Pose Risks, CPSC Urges Caution with Every Use

Sparklers, bottle rockets and small firecrackers may appear harmless due to their size, however, new data released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that last year, during the 30 days surrounding July 4, these fireworks …

Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard

The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 21, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court reverses certification of a WalMart gender class, and, the high court reverses a 2nd Circuit ruling allowing states’ lawsuits over greenhouse gas emissions. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publicatio…

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LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for June 20, 2011

The FDA warns of increased risks associated with an anti-diabetes drug, and, the BP oil spill MDL judge dismisses environmental claims seeking injunctive relief. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publications. Copyright© 20…

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Risperdal (risperidone) and Risperidone: Recall – Uncharacteristic Odor

Audience: Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Neurology, Internal Medicine ISSUE: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals notified healthcare professionals and the public of a recall of specific lots of Risperdal (risperidone) 3mg  tablets and risperidone 2mg…

Zicam Inventor Accused of Illegally Marketing Drug

The man who invented the cold treatment gel Zicam has been arrested on federal charges for the illegal marketing of another drug during the 2005 bird flu scare. Charles B. Hensley allegedly sold the drug Vira 38 as a “prevention and treatment” of influenza and bird flu without approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted Hensley on 12 counts related to sales of Vire 38 to customers in Kansas and California. …

Only New, Safer Cribs will be Available for Consumer Purchase on June 28, 2011

In less than two weeks, a new generation of safer cribs will be for sale in retail stores across the country. On June 28, 2011, anyone that manufactures or sells baby cribs will be required to meet new and improved crib safety standards approved by the…