Blog: Product Liability - Page 9

Dresser Sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon, Recalled Over Tip-Over Risk A dresser sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon, is being recalled due to a tip-over risk. One fatality has been reported due to the tipping hazard. South Shore Furniture is recalling their Libra style three-drawer chests. The chest of drawers is unstable if not anchored to the wall. This poses a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard for children. The company received two reports of...

General Motors Recalls 368,000 Trucks due to Potential Fire Risk The auto manufacturer, General Motors (GM), has issued a recall on 368,000 trucks worldwide The recall includes certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 trucks, as well as the 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500. All have GM’s 6.6-Liter diesel engines and an optional engine block heater used in colder climates. GM says that...

Tyson Foods Recalling 11.8 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken Strips due to Possible Metal Contamination Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling 11.8 million pounds of frozen chicken strips due to a possible metal contamination. Affected products were sold and shipped between October 1, 2018 and March 8, 2019. They were shipped to retail and Department of Defense locations statewide and to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The USDA is worried consumers may still have the...

Fisher-Price Recalls 4.7 Million Rock n’ Play Sleepers The well-known children’s manufacturer, Fisher-Price, has recalled 4.7 million of their popular Rock n’ Play sleepers. The recall involves all models Since 2009, there have been over 30 infant deaths that have occurred in the sleeper due to rolling over while unrestrained or other circumstances. The Rock n’ Play is an inclined sleeping product with soothing vibrations.  It is also equipped...

Pre-Cut Melon Products Sold at Walmart, Target and More Recalled due to Salmonella Contamination Caito Foods have recalled pre-cut melon products sold at local retailers due to a possible salmonella contamination. Caito Foods is recalling their pre-cut melon products for the second time this year. The pre-cut melon was distributed to 16 states and sold at Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Amazon/Whole Foods Market. The affected products...