Jerdon Style Coffeemakers Recalled
Date: February 28, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
On Wednesday, Jerdon Style issued a recall for the Jerdon Style model CM12B one-cup coffee makers due to fire and burn hazards. The company has received reports of the coffeemakers overheating. The recall only affects the CM12B one-cup coffeemakers with the date code 1217.
Subaru Recalls Over 600,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Date: January 3, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Subaru has announced that it is recalling close to 634,000 vehicles in the United States for issues with exterior lights that have been found to cause smoke or fires. Contact our auto product liability attorneys today if you or a loved one has been injured by this vehicle malfunction. FREE Review.
Toyota to Pay $1.1 Billion in Unintended Acceleration Settlement
Date: December 27, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
After years of litigation, Toyota announced on Wednesday a $1.1 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits alleging “unintended acceleration” in select Toyota and Lexus models.
2013 Ford Escape and Ford Fusion Recalled for Fire Risk
Date: December 4, 2012 Author: Christina Memorio Category: Consumer Alerts
Ford will recall around 89,000 2012 Ford Escape SUV’s and 2013 Ford Fusion cars which are equipped with 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines over a risk of fire. More than 80,000 vehicles affected by the recall are in the United States.
Popular Bounce Houses See 15-Fold Increase in Injuries, Study Finds
Date: November 26, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
A nationwide U.S. study found that the number of injuries from inflatable bounce houses is on the rise. The study suggests that 30 children each day are treated in emergency rooms across the country for broken bones, sprains, cuts and concussions from dangerous bounce house injuries.
Toyota Recalling 670,000 Prius Hybrids in U.S.
Date: November 15, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Toyota is recalling 670,000 of its 2005-9 Prius hybrids to fix issues involving the loss of steering and the hybrid powertrain shutting down, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
General Motors Recalls Cadillac, Buick and Chevy Cars over Safety Concerns
Date: November 14, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
General Motors Co. is recalling many of its newer Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet models for issues that could compromise passenger safety in the event of a collision.
Nestlé Recalls NESQUIK Chocolate Powder Over Salmonella Risk
Date: November 9, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Nestlé USA is recalling a limited number of NESQUIK Chocolate Powder because one of the product’s ingredients is involved in a recall.
Meningitis Death Toll Rises to 31
Date: November 8, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Another fatality in the fungal meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections has been reported, bringing the confirmed death toll to 31 with a total of 424 cases reported across the country.
Hospitals Contacting Patients Who Received Products from the NECC
Date: October 22, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Local clinics and hospitals are sending out letters to patients who received injections from the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that were linked to a nationwide outbreak of meningitis. All products from the NECDC have been recalled.
Toyota Announces World’s Biggest Car Recall in 16 Years
Date: October 10, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Today, Toyota Motor Co. announced that it is recalling 2.5 million vehicles sold in the United States due to a potential risk of fire. Globally, the recall involves 7.43 million vehicles sold under the Toyota and Scion brands. This is the largest safety-related recall the manufacturer has announced.
Pharmaceutical Company Recalls All Products after Meningitis Outbreak
Date: October 8, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
New England Compounding Pharmacy recalled all of its products yesterday in light of an investigation into the meningitis outbreak that has left seven dead and 91 sick.
Whole Foods Recalls Ricotta Salad over Listeria Concerns
Date: September 14, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Whole Foods Market is recalling its Ricotta Salata from stores in 22 states, including Alabama and Florida. The recall was issued due to concerns over Listeria contamination. Listeria contamination can turn into listeriosis, a serious disease that has a mortality rate of
Cantaloupes Linked to 141 Salmonella Cases
Date: August 20, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Indiana and Kentucky health officials are investigating farms, distributors and retailers after a recent salmonella outbreak that killed two and affected at least 141 in 20 states. The outbreak is linked to cantaloupe that was grown in southwestern Indiana.
General Motors Recalls Over 38,000 Chevrolet Impala Police Cars
Date: August 16, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
General Motors Co has recalled over 38,000 Chevrolet Impala police cars in North America. The recall was issued because the lower front control arms could fracture, significantly increasing the likelihood of an auto accident. The recall includes 36,413 cars in the United
GE Dishwashers Recalled
Date: August 10, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and GE have issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.3 million dishwashers due to a fire hazard. The recall effects GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint dishwashers. GE has received several reports
Target Food Products Recalled
Date: August 9, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Several food products that are sold at Target stores nationwide have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. All of the recalled products are from the Market Pantry and Archer Farms product lines. The following products have been
Aftermarket Devices Unreliable in Detecting Kids Left in Hot Cars
Date: July 31, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to a warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some popular aftermarket devices that were designed to alert caregivers of children being left behind in hot vehicles may not be as reliable as originally hoped. Research conducted by the
Peg Perego Recalls Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Date: July 27, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
About 223,000 strollers were recalled by Peg Perego this week due to a strangulation hazard that claimed the life of a six-month-old boy in 2004. The recall includes Peg Perego’s Venezia and Pliko-P3 strollers which were manufactured between January 2004 and September
NHTSA to Investigate Ford Escape After Fatal Arizona Crash
Date: July 19, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
U.S. auto-safety regulators are investigating 2002 models of the Ford Escape for possible unintended acceleration after a fatal car accident in January involving a 17-year-old Arizona girl. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating about
Hospira Recalls Four Cancer Drugs for Glass Particles
Date: July 18, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
Drug manufacturer, Hospira Inc., has issued a nationwide recall of four of its injectable cancer drugs due to glass particles that were embedded at the neck of the vial. The recalled drugs include Carboplatin, Cytarabine, Paclitaxel and Methotrexate. They were distributed
Baby Formula Recall
Date: March 13, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Consumer Alerts
According to the FDA, Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling a batch of its Good Start Gentle powdered infant formula due to an off-odor. The recalled formula comes in a 23.2 ounce plastic package. The batch number GXP1684 and the expiration date of March 5, 2013 are
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