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jgomez January 19, 2010
January 19, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) will conduct a safety recall campaign. DJG’s petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by NHTSA on January 5, 2010. The safety recall involves the following car seats: * Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02442CNG * Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02442DNP * Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02442JUB * Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02443PRI * Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02448BNG * Cosco Hi Back, Model …. »
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January 19, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Chrysler is recalling Model Year 2010 Chrysler Sebring; Dodge Avenger and Nitro; Jeep Liberty, Commander and Grand Cherokee; and Model Year 2009-2010 Dodge Ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip. This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause 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 …. »
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January 19, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Honda is recalling certain Model Year 2010 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured between October 7, 2009 and November 14, 2009. A bolt used to attach an interior trim piece to either the driver’s or passenger’s side A-Pillar may not have been installed during manufacturing. In the event of a crash resulting in side curtain air bag deployment, the trim piece may not remain properly secured to the A-Pillar, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger. At the Gomez …. »
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January 19, 2010 – Huntington Meat Packing Inc., a Montebello, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 864,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The problem was discovered during a Food Safety Assessment (FSA) by FSIS personnel. The FSA led to the determination that a further investigation of establishment records was warranted. The investigation is ongoing and the following products are subject to recall. The following products, consisting of all ground beef products produced by the plant from January 5, 2010 to January …. »
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January 19, 2010 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is today warning consumers about a counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill kit). Preliminary laboratory tests conducted by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of the FDA approved over-the-counter weight-loss product, revealed that the counterfeit version did not contain orlistat, the active ingredient in its product. Instead, the counterfeit product contained the controlled substance sibutramine. Sibutramine is a drug that should not be used in certain patient populations or without physician oversight. Sibutramine can also interact in a harmful way with other medications the …. »
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jgomez January 15, 2010
January 15, 2010 – Johnson & Johnson is again expanding a recall of Tylenol caplets due to a moldy smell that made some users sick. The company says the problem also affects some lots of its fever and pain drug Motrin. The company’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare Products business said the voluntarily recall applies to some batches of Tylenol caplets, geltabs, arthritis treatments, rapid release, extended relief Tylenol, Children’s Tylenol, as well as Motrin IB, Children’s Motrin, chewable extra strength Rolaids, Benadryl allergy tablets, and St. Joseph aspirin. Click here for a full list of the recalled products. The recall applies …. »
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jgomez January 14, 2010
January 14, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Caramia Furniture and Mother Hubbard Cupboard’s, of Ontario, Canada, today announced a voluntary recall of the Diane Crib. This recall involves Caramia “Diane” drop-side cribs. The cribs were manufactured between September 2002 and June 2004. A label affixed to the inside of the headboard or footboard lists the manufacturing dates. The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment hazards to the child. The firm has received 18 reports of slats detaching from the rails of the …. »
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January 14, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, today announced a voluntary recall of Silver Glitter Tea Lights and Gold Glitter Tea Lights. This recall involves two styles of tea lights. A clear box of 24 silver glitter tea lights with SKU 2410335 and a clear box of 24 gold glitter tea lights with SKU 2410322. The SKU number is located on the bottom of the packaging. The flame from the tea lights can ignite the glitter on the candle, posing a fire hazard. …. »
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January 14, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, today announced a voluntary recall of Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holders. The Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder is red and white and designed in the image of Santa Claus. The tea light holder measures approximately 7-1/2 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide with a red metal hat and an opening in the back to place a tea light candle. SKU number 2417274 is printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. The flame from …. »
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