Triaminic and Theraflu Recalled
Date: January 31, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
Novartis Consumer Health Inc., has recalled 2.3 million units of cold and cough syrup after four children opened the child-resistant caps and accidentally poisoned themselves, according to ABC News. In some cases, the child-resistant caps don’t work and the child can
Drop Off Unwanted Prescriptions
Date: November 16, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
East Tennessee residents can safely dispose of any expired or unwanted prescription medications on Saturday, November 17. Residents can bring their unwanted medications to the following locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: In Knoxville, at the West Town Mall parking lot,
Child Passenger Safety Week
Date: September 20, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
Auto accidents are the number one killer of children 1-12 years old, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The best way to protect young children from car accident injuries is to make sure that you are using the right car seat and that it is properly
Children are Swallowing Detergent Pods
Date: September 7, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
Laundry detergent capsules are easy to use, but pose a health threat to young children. Kids are attracted to the small colorful packets that resemble candy. Health officials have received numerous reports of children swallowing the detergent pods. CNN reports that U.S.
Eye Burns Linked to Contact Lens Cleaner
Date: June 13, 2012 Author: Lawyer Central Category: Consumer Alerts
The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP), a patient safety group, claims that Clear Care contact lens cleaner does not adequately warn consumers about the dangers of using the product incorrectly. The patient safety group insists that Clear Care does not carry a strong
Skechers Settlement
Date: May 22, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
Last week, Skechers settled a lawsuit with federal and state officials over false advertising allegations. Government officials said Skechers made false and unsubstantiated claims that their Shape-ups, Tone-ups and other toning shoes helped people lose more weight and get more
Dole Recalls Bagged Salad
Date: April 17, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
According to the Associated Press, Dole Food is recalling 756 cases of bagged salad due to possible salmonella contamination. Dole is recalling the Seven Lettuces salad with a use-by date of April 11, 2012, UPC code 71430 01057 and product codes 0577N089112A and 0577N089112B.
Toy Trucks Recalled
Date: April 3, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Happy Shirts are recalling the Big Movers Super Car toy trucks due to a fire and burn hazard. The company has received reports that the toy trucks’ battery compartment can smolder or catch fire when batteries are inserted.
GM Recalls Vans and SUVs
Date: March 27, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
General Motors Company (GM) has recalled over 6,000 vans and sports-utility vehicles in the U.S. due to a steering issue. The automaker is recalling certain 2012 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana vans, Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon XL models because the gear shaft can fracture,
Baby Formula Recall
Date: March 13, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
According to the FDA, Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling a batch of its Good Start Gentle powdered infant formula due to an off-odor. The recalled formula comes in a 23.2 ounce plastic package. The batch number GXP1684 and the expiration date of March 5, 2013 is
Sleeping Pills Linked to Deaths, Cancer
Date: February 28, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
A new study published in the medical journal, BMJ Open links the use of sleeping pills to an increased risk for death and cancer. Findings from the study suggest that patients that take sleeping pills are almost 4 times more likely to die than people who don’t take
Tassimo Coffee Makers Recalled
Date: February 14, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and BSH Home Appliances Corp. are voluntarily recalling the Tassimo Single-Cup Brewer due to a burn hazard. The plastic disc referred to as the “T disc”, that holds the coffee or tea can burst while brewing. There
Fax Machines Recalled by HP
Date: February 7, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Hewlett-Packard (HP) issued a voluntary recall of HP 1040 and 1050 fax machines on February 2, 2012. There have been reports of the fax machines overheating and catching fire, resulting in property damage. The
HP to Pay Penalty for Not Immediately Reporting Overheating Battery Packs
Date: January 25, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has agreed to pay a $425,000 civil penalty for failing to immediately report to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that their lithium-ion battery packs posed a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The CPSC alleges that by September 2007,
Novartis Recalls Over-The-Counter Pills
Date: January 10, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Greg Coleman Law Category: Consumer Alerts
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public about a potential mix-up between prescription pain pills and common over-the-counter medications made by the pharmaceutical company Novartis. Novartis is recalling No Doz or Excedrin products with an expiration
