Defective & Dangerous Products

• Dangerous Hammocks May Cause Serious Injuries

  Claude Wyle | July 07, 2007 5:29 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Algoma Net Co. is recalling certain models of their hammock stands because a design flaw can cause the foot brackets to crack or tear, which may cause falls and personal injuries. The defect is not readily detectable, and could lead to serious injury or death. The company has already received 28 reports of cracking or tearing of the foot brackets. Consumers who purchased Algoma hammock stand...

• Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets Dangerous To Children

  Claude Wyle | July 05, 2007 4:11 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  With a report of at least one Serious Intestinal Injury, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of hundreds of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets . Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately, unless otherwise instructed. The distributor is Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind., and the product is yet another Chinese import with magnets that may...

• Recalled Lounge Chairs Cause Severe Injuries

  Claude Wyle | July 03, 2007 12:16 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  On June 26, 2007, Bond Manufacturing Company issued a recall for the Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chair. The chairs are also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs. Due to a design flaw, these chairs may collapse or fall backwards. The recall was announced after no less than 13 consumers experienced severe injuries to their shoulders, back, neck and head. Bond has established a toll-free...

• Our Attorneys Fight For Children With Salmonella Food Poisoning

  Claude Wyle | February 16, 2007 10:01 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  As Attorneys who fight for those poisoned through tainted foods, we are again sad to advise that a salmonella food poisoning outbreak has slowly grown to almost 300 cases in 39 states since August 2006. This new national salmonella outbreak has been linked to tainted Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter, beginning with product code "2111". Approximately 20 percent of the 288 infected people...

• Easy Bake Ovens Recalled, Can Cause Burns to Children

  Claude Wyle | February 06, 2007 4:45 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  About 985,000 Hasbro Easy-Bake Ovens, now manufactured in China, have been recalled for repair because they pose an entrapment and burn hazard hazard for children. Parents and caregivers should immediately take these dangerous products away from children under 8 years of age to avoid serious personal injuries, specifically burns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary...

• Tree Stand Safety Harnesses Recalled

  Staff Writer | June 09, 2006 8:47 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  The CSPC and Summit Tree Stands, LLC of Decatur, AL have announced the recall of 106,000 full-body safety harnesses sold with hunting tree stands at sporting goods stores nationwide over the course of the last year.The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker,...