Category Archives: Product liability

CPSC Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards Due to Choking Hazard

In a press statement, Battat Inc, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, announced the voluntary recall of their Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards because the pens accompanying the sketchboards pose a choking hazard to children. … Continue reading

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Disney Trikes Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

In a press release, Kiddieland Toys Limited, in cooperation with the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary safety recall of the Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes because of a laceration hazard they pose to children. Consumers are being … Continue reading

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Marshall Gardens Bio-Fuel Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

In a press statement, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the Marshall Group, announced the recall of Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel because of the potential burn and fire hazards the product poses to consumers. This … Continue reading

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B.O.B. Strollers Recalled Over Potential Choking Hazard

In a news release, B.O.B. Trailers, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary recall of their jogging strollers because of a potential choking hazard they might pose to young children. The recall affects about … Continue reading

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Non-Sterile Prep Pads Recalled Due to Contamination

In a news release, Pacific Disposables International (PDI), in conjunction with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the recall of their non-sterile alcohol prep pads as a precaution measure over concerns of the possible contamination of Bacillus cereus, … Continue reading

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Baby Slings Pose Threat to Newborns

Baby slings are used by millions of mothers to cradle their  newborns, but a recent death in South Australia may give them reason to reconsider using the device, according to news sources. A South Australian mother found her 2-day-old baby … Continue reading

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Installing Your Child’s Safety Seat Correctly

It is every person’s priority to drive safe.  Parents especially take care and are extremely concerned about the safety of their young children while traveling. Thus to ensure a safe ride, particularly for their kids, parents use child safety seats … Continue reading

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Pediatric Safety Summit Begins Tomorrow

Educational Review System is organizing a one-day event called “Pediatric Medication Safety Summit” at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington on September 28. The event, sponsored by Talyst will be hosted by barcode point-of-care (BPOC) expert, Mark Neuenschwander and the discussion … Continue reading

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Surgical Device Industry Plans Response to Recalls of Mesh

According to news reports, a public advocacy group known as Public Citizen has asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recall all transvaginal surgical mesh products that are currently being used in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair procedures … Continue reading

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Avaira Toric Contact Lenses Recalled Due to Residue

In a press release, CooperVision, a subsidiary of The Cooper Companies Inc, announced the voluntary recall of certain lots of their Avaira Toric contact lenses due to the reported presence of a residue on the lenses that has sparked some … Continue reading

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