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Global Plastics Recalls Paper Towel Dispensers Due To Fire Risk

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:14:00 GMT

Global Plastics Ltd recently announced a voluntary recall of Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers, because the electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.

To this date, no injuries have been reported but the company has received two reports of the dispensers overheating.

The recalled products are Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers. The product can function in mechanical or electronic mode.

Consumers should remove the batteries from the dispenser and use the mechanical function to avoid a fire hazard. Global Plastics should be contacted for instructions on how to receive a replacement.

Consumer Information: Contact Global Plastics at (888) 225-7380 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.globalplastics.com

The recall was conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Cribs Recalled Due to Suffocation Risk

Shannon Weidemann — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:58:29 GMT

Two children died after being suffocated in their cribs and now over one million cribs have been recalled due to a design flaw. The recalled cribs were made in China and are sold under the name Simplicity and Graco. They are drop side cribs that were sold in stores from January 1998 through May 2007. The retail price for the cribs was from $100 to $300.

Two infants, a 9-month-old and a 6-month-old, died after the drop-rail sides of their cribs were installed upside down, the agency said. It is investigating the death of a third child in a newer-style crib that is not part of the recall.
Ken Waldman, the president of Simplicity for Children, was not available for comment, according to a receptionist at the company's headquarters. A company spokesman did not immediately return calls.

The company is asking parents to make sure their cribs have been installed correctly to minimize risk. They are also offering a repair kit to fix the defective cribs.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Metz Fresh Recalls Spinach

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:56:46 GMT

Salmonella is responsible for the latest spinach recall. California based Metz Fresh has issued a bagged spinach recall after testing uncovered Salmonella contamination. It is unknown how the spinach was contaminated with Salmonella.

There have been no reports of illness or problems related to this spinach.
The positive test came during independent lab testing Metz Fresh conducts on all of its products.
The company's president said testing has changed in the last year. He said his primary concern is for the consumer.

Over 8100 cases of spinach are involved in the recall. Salmonella can cause food poisoning and is sometimes fatal. If you purchased the recalled spinach do not use it and return it to the store for a refund. Last summer there was a large recall of spinach due to E. coli.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Fake Toothpaste Found in More Stores

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:14:32 GMT

A counterfeit version of Colgate toothpaste that was marked "Made in South Africa" has been found in some Michigan discount stores. The toothpaste contains diethylene glycol, a harmful ingredient found in antifreeze. The FDA has issued a huge recall for all toothpaste made in China, as it may contain diethylene gylcol.

Some local dollar stores have been selling counterfeit Colgate toothpaste. Both dollar stores say they didn't know until now that the toothpaste was counterfeit and that it may be dangerous. Once they found out, store management immediately pulled the products from their shelves.

Colgate does not manufacture toothpaste in China or Africa. The FDA has asked anyone with the toothpaste to stop using it immediately and throw it away.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dengerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Off-road Motorcycle Recalled Over Defect

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:27:29 GMT

An off-road motorcycle manufactured in Austria and sold in the United States by KTM has been recalled. About 20,000 motorcycles are included in the recall. The defective product has a faulty seal that can allow fuel to leak which is a fire hazard.

KTM has received 5,114 reports of leaking fuel tanks. CPSC has received one report of a minor chemical burn due to fuel coming into contact with a consumer's skin. The dealer said the bikes were sold from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.

If you own this motorcycle you may contact your local KTM dealer to get the seal repaired for free. You may also call KTM for more information at (888) 985-6090.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Signs Your Pet May Be Affected by Food Recall

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:00:56 GMT

With the massive recall issued by Menu Foods for their canned and foil packet pet food, dog and cat owers are left wondering if their pets have been affected. The food may cause kidney damage and failure. Here are some of the symptoms to watch for:

Signs of illness include:
Loss of appetite,
Lethargy,
Depression,
Vomiting,
Diarrhea,
Sudden changes in water consumption,
Changes in the frequency or amount of urination
These signs may also occur with other illnesses.
Any animal showing these signs should be examined by a veterinarian, even if the animal has not eaten any of the recalled pet food.

You can contact your retailer or your veterinarian to find out if your pet food is involved in the recall. If you believe you pet has been affected and you would like to speak to an attorney, please use the contact form on the right.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Medical Device Lawsuit News

Staff Writer — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:17:17 GMT

A colleague in Philadelphia, personal injury lawyer Jamie Sheller, has been doing a great job keeping people informed about what is going on with defective medical device litigation and other news. She has some great posts about Guidant Corporation and their pacemaker and defibrillator recalls. Jamie is a leading defective products attorney for people in the Philadelphia area.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer