Defective & Dangerous Products

• Two Children Hospitalized From Dangerous Toy

  Scott Kappes | November 08, 2007 9:39 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Yesterday the Consumer Products Safety Commission announced the recall of 4.2 million Aqua Dot Chinese made toys. The toys allegedly contain a "date rape" drug that can pose a serious risk to children. The Craft toys contain 1,4, butanediol on their beads which if ingested can cause unconsciousness, respiratory depression and seizures. The Aqua Dot toys had made Wal-Mart's list of the top 12...

• Burn Risk Associated With Rage Wireless Guitars

  Ashley Davis | April 01, 2009 9:22 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Due to a chemical burn risk, Rage Wireless Guitars had to recall their wireless guitars, which are used with the popular video gaming system Wii. About 57,000 units have already been recalled and...

• FDA Recalls Cantaloupes For Salmonella Risk

  Scott Kappes | March 24, 2008 3:48 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Over the Easter weekend the FDA issued an alert to consumers and grocers about a possible risk of salmonella associated with cantaloupes imported by Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer. Research has lead health authorities to believe that cantaloupes imported by this company may be associated with over 50 reported cases of salmonella. All cantaloupes imported by this company...

• Denture Cleansers Linked to Allergic Reaction

  Scott Kappes | February 25, 2008 4:05 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Today the FDA issued a warning to consumers about the safety of denture cleaning products. The warning was prompted by the death of one person and allergic reactions experienced by at least 72 others. The FDA said that some but not all of the reactions resulted from improper use of the products. The likely culprit is a bleach called persulfate, an allergen found in nearly every denture cleanser...

• Woman Sues Over Non-Disinfecting Contact Solution

  Scott Kappes | February 20, 2008 6:11 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Kimlyn Cline of Kilgore, Texas has filed a product liability lawsuit against Advanced Medical Optics, the makers of Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose disinfectant contact lens solution, alleging that the solution did not disinfect as advertised causing her to develop an eye infection. Cline's infection even with treatment worsened and she is now in need of corneal transplant surgery. The...

• Pain Patch Recalled for Possible Overdose Risks

  Scott Kappes | February 14, 2008 9:59 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Yesterday Johnson & Johnson announced a voluntary recall of a popular version of their Duragesic pain patch. About 32 million patches sold by PriCara, a unit of J & J, are being recalled due to concerns that a defect could expose patients to excess doses of the powerful opioid, fentanyl, leading to respiratory difficulties and even death. The company estimates that defects exist in two out of...

• FDA Launches Investigation into Tattoo Chemicals

  Scott Kappes | February 11, 2008 12:01 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  For the first ever FDA scientists will be evaluating the safety of the materials used in tattooing. The investigation was incited by numerous reports of skin irritation following a tattooing session. The FDA wants to know how the chemicals break down, and if any pose a threat to the individual's safety. If the FDA finds it necessary to enact changes or limitations it could have a huge impact on...

• Lawsuits Stem From Medtronic Lead Recall

  Scott Kappes | November 01, 2007 2:20 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Earlier this month the FDA issued a Class I Recall on defibrillator wires that connect implanted defibrillators to the heart. The wires, (leads) were manufactured by Medtronic Inc., one the leaders in this market. The Sprint Fidelis leads were linked to several reports of patients receiving unwarranted shocks from their defibrillators. Plaintiffs' attorneys have begun filing lawsuits against the...

• Class I Recall Issued For Defibrillator Leads

  Scott Kappes | October 18, 2007 2:41 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  The FDA has issued a Class I Recall for possible fracture risks of Medtronic Defibrillator Leads. The recall comes one day after the company issued a warning of possible fracture dangers and voluntarily stopped distribution of suspected products. The FDA says that fracture risks can be associated with a very small percentage of manufactured leads however they are taking fast and furious action....

• Seven New Toy Recalls are Announced

  Scott Kappes | September 27, 2007 2:57 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Just when you thought the toy recalls had finally passed, today comes news of a seven new recalls. The recalls all have been issued in association of unsafe levels of lead paint. Over 600,000 new toys and children's jewelry are affected by the recall. About 200,000 units of Thomas & Friends railway toys are involved in the most recent recall. The Chicago based company, RC2 Corp., that...