Category Archives: Personal Injury Lawyer
Velvet Crème Popcorn Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
In a news release , the Kansas-based Velvet Crème Popcorn Company, in conjunction with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the recall and allergy alert on several of their products after it was discovered that they contain milk, soy and wheat, known allergens. This recall affects only Velvet Crème-brand 4-ounce Peanut Brittle, which contains milk, and 1-pound and 8-ounce Tail Gate Crunch and Sweet Cajun Heat, both of which contain soy and wheat Continue reading
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled
Approximately 7,100 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles are being recalled due to posing a crash hazard for riders. Continue reading
Pickup Truck’s Transmission Unsafe
2011-2012 Ford F-series pickup trucks are undergoing a recall due to a problem with their transmission interlocks. 16,091 affected vehicles may be put into gear from “Park” without use of the brakes, which increases the risk of a crash and possible injury to pedestrians. The affected vehicles are 2011 model year Ford F-150, 2012 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and heavy duty F-550 Continue reading
Teen Motorist Crashes, Four Injured
Prior to a collision that resulted in four injuries, a 17-year-old girl had bought alcohol using someone else’s driver’s license. The investigation revealed that the teen had purchased alcohol using the ID three times. She was identified in liquor store video surveillance footage. Continue reading
Build-A-Bear Failed to Report Injuries
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $600,000 for a settlement which has been accepted by the Commission. Consumer Product Safety Commission staff allege the company failed to report a defect in its toy bear beach chair Continue reading
Build-A-Bear Paying Civil Penalty
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. will pay a civil penalty of $600,000, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The safety agency alleges the company failed to report a product defect. Continue reading
Bad Battery Terminals Cause Stalled Engines
Over 33,800 Nissan Sentra cars are being recalled due to faulty battery terminals which may result in an engine stall while a vehicle is in motion. This may result in an auto accident. Continue reading
Toaster Recalled for Fire Hazard
Approximately 14,000 toasters are undergoing a recall because they pose a fire hazard. The Hamilton Beach classic chrome 2-slice toasters are dangerous because their heating element could be potentially energized despite it being turned off, posing a fire hazard for users Continue reading
Ford Recalls F-Series Pickup Trucks
2011-2012 Ford F-series pickup trucks are being recalled due to an error with transmission interlocks. As many as 16,091 may be put into gear from “Park” without using the brakes, heightening the risk of a collision and potentially injuring pedestrians. The vehicles included in the recall are 2011 model year Ford F-150, 2012 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and heavy duty F-550. Continue reading
Rice Cakes Recalled for Undeclared Egg
Eight-ounce packages of a Korean rice cake are being recalled due to containing undeclared egg. Rhee Bros, a Hanover, Maryland based company delivered a statement through the Food and Drug Administration that the rice cakes being recalled were distributed across the country to Asian food retail stores. The product came on a tray in plastic wrapping. Continue reading