March 10, 2010 – Three people were killed Tuesday evening, including a father and daughter, during a head-on collision east of Hemet.

Donald Graves, 30, of Hemet, was driving his Chevy Malibu eastbound on Florida Avenue, just east of Warren Road, at 5 p.m. when the car drifted into the opposite lane striking a Honda Accord, California Highway Patrol spokesman Chris Blondon said.

The crash killed the other driver, Andrew Huizar, 20, of Apple Valley, who died at the scene.

Graves’ 3-year-old daughter, Dakota Graves, was in a backward facing car seat in the Malibu and was severely injured in the crash. She was taken to Hemet Valley Medical Center where she died from her injuries shortly after 6 p.m., Blondon said.

Graves had just come from his mother’s home in Riverside when he picked up his daughter in Hemet right before the crash, Blondon said. He was not wearing his seatbelt but was not ejected.

Authorities are still unsure what caused the crash, but described it as an unsafe turning maneuver by Graves on the straight stretch of Highway 74. Both cars are estimated to have traveling about 55 mph.

The Honda showed slight signs of skidmarks and turning, but hit directly head-on with the Malibu, Blondon said. There were no signs of intoxication of either driver.

March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Byer California DBA Amy Byer, Philly, of San Francisco, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of Girls’ Cargo Pocket Jackets.

This recall involves girls’ brown cargo pocket jackets sold in sizes small through extra-large. Style number 2029G1J is printed on the tag inside the jacket.

The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Approximately 600 jackets have been sold at Burlington Coat Factory, Bon Ton Stores and juvenile clothing retail stores nationwide from December 2008 through September 2009 for about $12.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Regaliti Inc., of New York, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory.

This recall involves girl’s cropped jackets in a velvet-like material with a hoodie that has a drawstring. The jackets were sold under the Betty Blue brand name in pink, red, blue and brown, and in children’s sizes small through XL. Betty Blue Girls is printed on the hangtag on the neck.

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Approximately 3,600 jackets have been sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 through September 2009 for about $4.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, in cooperation with Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall of Therma Scarf scarves.

The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.

Approximately 98,500 scarves have been sold in the United States and about 1,500 have been sold in Canada at Bed Bath & Beyond^® stores, As Seen on TV retail kiosks in shopping malls nationwide, through direct response television and over the internet at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January 2010 for between $20 and $25.

Telebrands Corp. has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Brand Evolution, of Philadelphia, Pa., today announced a voluntary recall of Locks All Over Boys’ Hoody, All Over Skaters Boy’s Hoody and Rock Mask Boy’s Hoody.

The recalled boys hooded sweatshirts come in three styles: All Over Locks style #MSK7SK3400B in white with colored printed padlocks in sizes S, M, L and XL; All Over Skaters style #SKATBS7K302B in white with red and orange skaters in S, M, L, and XL; and Rock Mask Hoody style #KROCKF7K300K in solid black with imprint in sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Approximately 2,800 hoodies were sold at the Burlington Coat Factory, Amm One Inc., Avante, Dr. Jays, Stop, E & J Lawrence Corp., Exclusive Wear, G-Pulse Apparel, Hip Hop World, Nouveau, Stop Kid, Unica, and Village Mart.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), in response to a recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to the food industry, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger potato crisps and Pringles Family Faves Taco Night potato crisps as part of an industry ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential Salmonella exposure.

These products contain as an ingredient the specific hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Only products with the following “best by” dates are being recalled. The “best by” date for each product can be found on the bottom of the can.

• Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger, Super Stack Canister, 181 grams (UPC Code: 37000 26936) (“Best by” date: 02/2011, 04/2011)
• Pringles Family Faves Taco Night, Super Stack Canister, 181 grams (UPC Code: 37000 26773) (“Best by” date 03/2011, 04/2011, 05/2011)

No other Pringles varieties or flavors are affected by this recall.  None of the affected products have been shipped to retailers outside of the United States.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Monaco RV is recalling certain Model Year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Campmaster recreational vehicles for failing to comply with Part 567, “Certification,” and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection And Rims.”

The labels that list the trailer’s gross axle weight ratings, tire information, and cargo carrying capacity may be incorrect.  Tire blowout may happen without warning causing a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Daihatsu is recalling certain Model Year 1990-1992 Rocky sport utility vehicles.

The check valve in the fuel vapor evaporative emission control system might develop a crack in long-term vehicle usage due to insufficient durability under some environmental or operational circumstances.  A leak of fuel evaporative gas vapor into the vehicle cabin may occur, potentially resulting in a fire.

At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), American Car Care Center has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain American Prospector SUV tires, size 245/70R/17, produced between November 15 and November 21, 2009.

These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.”  At various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area.  Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle or the driver may lose control resulting in a crash.

At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez Law Firm today.

March 10, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Del-Nat Tire Corporation has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain Delta A/S Sierradial tires, size 245/70R/17, produced between November 22 and December 5, 2009.

These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.”  At various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area.  Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle or the driver may lose control resulting in a crash.

At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez Law Firm today.