Posted on August 31st, 2010
Two items pertaining to small children have been recalled for safety issues and causing potential harm to consumers.
First, wooden toy rattles have been recalled due to a choking hazard that can appear if the metal ball in the rattle becomes exposed. The products were manufactured in China, distributed in Ohio and sold in gift and bookstores across the nation.
Nearly 500 products are involved in the recall after four cases of the rattle becoming exposed were reported. No injuries have been reported as a result of the product.
Also, the Levana wireless video baby monitors have been recalled after it was found that a wiring issue can lead to possible fire after the wire overheats. There has been two reports of this happening and 800 products have been recalled as a result of it.
If you or a loved one has been injured after using a defective manufactured product, contact the Detroit product liability lawyers of Ravid & Associates, P.C. by calling 866-644-6587 today to discuss your legal rights.
Posted on July 7th, 2010
The headquarters of the Kellogg Company in Michigan has issued a voluntary recall of select Kellogg’s cereal.
The cereal involved in the recall are Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Fruit Loops and Apple Jacks. These products were recalled for having an off-flavor and smell coming from the bag.
These products were shipped throughout the United States and if you have purchased a recalled item, you are urged not to consume it. There has been reports of symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea occurring after eating the cereal.
If you or a loved one has become ill after eating a defective consumer product, contact the Detroit product liability lawyers of Ravid & Associates, P.C. by calling 866-644-6587.
Posted on June 3rd, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Whirlpool Corp have voluntarily recalled 1.7 million dishwashers from the Maytag unit due to potential fire hazard.
The recall comes after 12 reports of failing heating elements were reported to the product maker. Each failure lead to a fire that caused serious damage to the dishwasher and extensive damage to a kitchen in one case. Besides the Maytag brand, the recall also includes Amana, Crosley and Jenn-Air. Consumers are encouraged to call Maytag to see if their dishwasher has been effected by the recall.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a defective product, contact the Detroit products liability lawyers of Ravid & Associates, P.C. by calling 866-644-6587 today.
