Defective & Dangerous Products

• General Motors Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Fire Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | March 14, 2008 11:23 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  General Motors Corp. announced an automobile recall of more than 207,000 Buick Regals and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans warning consumers not to park them in garages or other enclosed structures due to a fire hazard.The company has received reports of 267 vehicle fires and six injuries, five of them minor and one moderate. And 17 fires in structures.The recalled vehicles include: 1997-2003 Buick...

• Recall of Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix

  Shannon Weidemann | March 06, 2008 10:57 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Quaker Oats has issued a product recall of Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle mix sent to around 17 states due to fears of salmonella contamination. Salmonella can cause an illness with diarrhea, nausea, fever, and headache. The risk in the recalled pancake mix is in the raw or uncooked mix. The products, have a "Best Before" date between February. 8, 2009, and February 16, 2009.The recall...

• Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled for Lead Exposure

  Chrissie Cole | February 24, 2008 10:29 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Pecoware Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of its children's metal necklaces due to high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by small children and can cause adverse health effects.The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver colored heart with a...

• Recalled Beef Served in New York City Schools

  Shannon Weidemann | February 21, 2008 9:24 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A massive recall involving 143 million pounds of beef is affecting the New York City Public School System. The recalled beef was obtained through the National School Lunch Program and served in school cafeterias. News of a "hold" on beef prompted the New Yory City's Department of Education to "take it upon ourselves as a precaution to stop serving hamburgers," a spokesperson for the department...

• Burn Reports Prompt Recall of Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products

  Chrissie Cole | February 11, 2008 11:39 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Chattem Inc. announced a recall of several varieties of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, following numerous reports of consumers suffering burns and skin irritations.The recall involves approximately 1.8 million boxes of patches and includes all lots and all sizes of the packs labelled for use on the back and those for arm, neck and leg.Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat -- Back Icy Hot...

• Korica Brand Dried Plums Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

  Jenny Albano | February 09, 2008 6:53 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Domega Internationanl Ltd., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Korica Brand Dried Plums because the product may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was sold in 6 oz. plastic jars and were sold only in the state of New York.Consumers who eat this product and are sensitive to sulfites can run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions. The consumption of 10 or more...

• L.L. Bean Insta-Bed Battery Chargers Recalled for Injury Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | January 31, 2008 9:29 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  L.L. Bean, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of its Insta-Bed battery chargers.The batteries in the car chargers can overheat when the car is running, causing the battery-charging unit to explode. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.To date, the company has received one report of the batteries overheating and bursting. No...

• Dollar Tree Stores Recall Hot Glue Guns for Fire, Burn & Shock Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | January 29, 2008 1:42 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Dollar Tree Stores Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of its Crafters Square Holt Melt Mini Glue Guns. The glue guns can short-circuit and cause the gun to smoke and catch on fire - posing a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.The company has received seven reports of the glue guns short circuiting resulting in two injuries -...

• Toy Construction Set Recalled Over Magnet Hazard

  Shannon Weidemann | January 24, 2008 9:55 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A construction set meant for children three and up has been recalled due to the possibility of magnets in the toy falling out and becoming ingested. The recalled toy is the Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems. The product was sold in stores around the country for a retail price around $30. This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H)...

• Boys' Jackets Recalled by Gap Outlet for Entrapment Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | December 28, 2007 1:21 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Gap Outlet, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of its "Warmest Jacket" boys' jackets. The jackets have a waist drawstring which can become caught or snagged in small spaces such as doorways or on cabinet doors and posing an entrapment hazard to small children."Gap Outlet" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 513573 is...