Dangerous and defective products seriously injure or kill thousands of people each year. Regrettably, many of these injuries could have been avoided if appropriate safety and design measures were taken prior to manufacturing and distribution.
Some examples of defective products include:
- Metal on Metal Hips
- Automobiles
- Dangerous toys
- Industrial machinery and equipment
- Prescription drugs
A product must be labeled with sufficient instructions or warnings about necessary precautions. As a result, the law protects consumers and workers from these types of products by permitting them to bring claims against manufacturers or other entities responsible for the defective product.
Axley’s personal injury attorneys have significant experience with defective hip claims (Wright Medical, Zimmer, and Depuy) and with injuries caused by automobiles, child carriers, automated doors, and many other products.
Recall Alerts
IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs for Burn Hazard – May 2021
IKEA has issued a recall on its HEROISK and TALRIKA bowls, plates, and mugs due to a burn hazard posed to consumers. According to the recall, “The bowls, plates, and mugs can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out, posing a burn hazard.” About 148,000 of the products included in the recall were available for sale at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2019 through May 2021. IKEA has received 123 reports of incidents, including four injuries.
Peloton Treadmill Recall – May 2021
Peloton recalls 125,000 treadmills after multiple reports of children becoming entrapped, pinned, and pulled under the device. Learn more here.
Defective 3M Ear Plugs – May 2021
3M Loses Lawsuit Over Defective Earplugs Sold to the Military. More than 230,000 military members have filed additional claims. If you have been impacted, please reach out to Axley Attorney Heath Straka. Learn more here.
Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases With Headphones Due to Fire Hazard – April 2021
A recall has been issued on Audio-Technica’s charging cases with wireless headphones due to a fire hazard. Included in the recall are model ATH-CD3TW of the charging cases, which can overheat and catch fire. The devices were sold at American Musical Supply, Inmotion Entertainment Group, Micro Electronics, Music and Arts Center stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and audio-technica.com. Audio-Technica has received four reports of charging cases overheating, resulting in damage to the cases and surrounding surfaces.
Maxtrade’s Coolster Youth ATVs Recalled for Risk of High Speed Crash – April 2021
A recall has been issued on Maxtrade’s Coolster youth ATV-3050-C and ATV-3050-B models due to a risk of serious injury or death during a high-speed crash. The youth ATVs are intended for use by children over 6 years of age. However, according to the recall, the ATVs exceed the maximum allowed speed for 6-year-old children, posing a risk of high-speed crash. The affected ATVs were sold online and at dealerships.
Meow Mix Sold at Walmart Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination – April 2021
The J. M. Smucker Co. has announced a recall on its Meow Mix cat food due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall applies to two lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (30LB bag). The affected bags of cat food were sold at Walmart stores across seven states.
Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases With Headphones Due to Fire Hazard – April 2021
A recall has been issued on Audio-Technica’s charging cases with wireless headphones due to a fire hazard. Included in the recall are model ATH-CD3TW of the charging cases, which can overheat and catch fire. The devices were sold at American Musical Supply, Inmotion Entertainment Group, Micro Electronics, Music and Arts Center stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and audio-technica.com.
Dr. Reddy’s Medications – March 2021
The FDA issued a recall on Dr. Reddy’s Medications due to a risk of poisoning from packaging that is not child resistant. The recall includes Imatinib Mesylate Tablets 100mg, Imatinib Mesylate Tablets 400mg, Pregablin Capsules 50mg, Pregabalin Capsules 75mg and other medications in blister packages. If your child experienced harm from this product, please contact an attorney to discuss potential compensation.
GUM Hydral Dry Mouth Relief Oral Spray – February 2021
According to the FDA, Sunstar Americas, Inc is voluntarily recalling GUM Hydral Dry Mouth Relief Oral Spray with an expiration range of November 2021 to May 2022 for potential contamination. If you have used this product and experienced an infection or other adverse effects, please reach out to one of our attorneys to discuss your rights. More information here.
