Defective & Dangerous Products

• Strangulation Risk Leads To Recall of Window Blinds

  Jamie Sheller | November 02, 2009 1:16 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, some Roman shades and roller blinds pose a serious strangulation risk for young children. Therefore, recently there was a recall of nearly 1...

• Emergency Alert Regarding MTD Snow Throwers

  Jamie Sheller | October 20, 2009 7:32 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Winter is quickly approaching, and snow has already fallen in parts of the country. Along with snowfall, comes the use of snow throwers. However, some snow throwers should not be used. In 2006,...

• Tylenol Children's Products Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | September 24, 2009 8:52 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Twenty-one infant and children's Tylenol liquid products have been recalled due to concerns about potential contamination. The products at issue were manufactured between April 2008 to June 2008....

• Dangerous Blinds and Shades Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | September 01, 2009 1:02 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of millions of window blinds and shades, involving several companies. Several big-name companies, including Pottery Barn Kids and IKEA, are...

• Simplicity Bassinet Recall Re-announced

  Jamie Sheller | August 28, 2009 9:56 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  In August 2008, a recall of Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets was announced. However, not all of the recalled bassinets were returned and the information didn't reach enough people, because the...

• Danger With The Yamaha Rhino

  Jamie Sheller | August 09, 2009 11:02 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  In 2002, during a test ride of the Yamaha Rhino, then in development, the vehicle tipped over after going down a hill and injured the driver's foot. The Rhino is an off-road vehicle. The driver in...

• Undeclared Steroids In Dietary Supplements

  Jamie Sheller | July 27, 2009 11:12 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  According to federal authorities, two over-the-counter dietary supplements, Tren Xtreme and Mass Xtreme, contain illegal man-made steroids. The products are made by American Cellular Labs, and are...

• Cribs and Baby Floats Recalled

  Jamie Sheller | July 06, 2009 11:27 PM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  Cribs and baby floats are being recalled due to their risk of danger to young children. The recalls for Simplicity Cribs and Aqua-Leisure inflatable baby floats were issued by the Consumer Product...

• Situation Regarding Exploding Pool Filters Similar to MTD Snow Throwers

  Jamie Sheller | June 30, 2009 11:43 AM | 0 CommentsPhiladelphia, PA

  A certain type of pool filter is linked to critical injuries and deaths. The filter is a kettle or canister style, which is two pieces held together by a fastener. During cleaning of the filter, if...

• Homeopathic or "Natural" Remedies Carry Risks

  Jamie Sheller | June 29, 2009 2:21 PM | 1 CommentPhiladelphia, PA

  Several recent recalls illustrate the dangers that can be posed by homeopathic or natural health remedies, which generally aren't required to go through the same kind of FDA-approval process as...