July, 2011Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled. This pos…

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 12, 2011

The EEOC says Verizon has agreed to pay the largest disability bias settlement in the agency’s history, and, Apple is denied a preliminary injunction in an “App Store” dispute with Amazon. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Pu…

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Many Heart Stents Harmful

Non-emergency stenting procedures to clear blocked arteries in the heart may do more harm than good, researchers reported Tuesday. One in eight U.S. patients who have the treatment performed experience fewer benefits and more health risks, according to results published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Study authors reported that 600,000 stents—small metal mesh tubes—are inserted to prop open blocked arteries in hearts each year. But in some cases, researchers say, the stenting procedure is inappropriately performed for …

Macy’s Agrees to Pay $750,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children’s Outerwear

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Macy’s Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $750,000. The penalty agreement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission.

LexisNexis® Legal News Podcast for July 11, 2011

J.P. Morgan Securities agrees to a $228 million settlement in a municipal bond reinvestment action, and, Wells Fargo will pay $125 million to settle mortgage-backed securities claims. Hear these and other stories from LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Publicat…

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Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) for Oral Suspension: Label Change-New Concentration (6 mg/mL)

Audience: Pediatrics, Pharmacy Patients may potentially receive either concentration (6 mg/mL or 12 mg/mL) from their pharmacy during the next influenza season (2011-2012).
ISSUE: Labeling changes are being made to Tamiflu oral suspension to reduce…

Heart Risks Added to Chantix Health Concerns

A new Canadian study has concluded that smokers who take Pfizer’s Chantix may be at an increased risk of heart problems. Researchers said the smoking cessation drug could cause heart attacks and irregular heartbeats, as well as changes in behavior and suicidal thoughts or actions. Chantix carries a black box warning (the FDA’s most restrictive e safety labeling) about the latter side effect. The researchers examined data from clinical trials involving 8,216 healthy people who received either Chantix or a …

Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules: Public Notification – Undeclared Drug Ingredient

Audience: Consumer ISSUE: FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or use Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that these products contain sibutramine. Sibutramine is a…

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Electric Log Splitters Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Firm to Provide Additional On-Product Warnings; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores

The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the sp…

Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.