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Bugaboo Recalls Cameleon3 Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:22:25 +0000

Bugaboo Americas has issued a nation-wide recall involving over 10,000 units of the Cameleon3 stroller model, due to a potential fall hazard caused by the carrying handle detaching while the removable seat is being carried. Bugaboo has received 16 reports of handles breaking, none of which have resulted in injury. Strollers included in the recall have serial numbers from 19010 11153 00001 to 19010 51248 00215. Serial numbers are printed on a horizontal bar of the stroller’s chassis beneath the seat. 9,200 of these were sold in the U.S. and 960 in Canada. In order to remedy the situation, Bugaboo is recommending consumers immediately remove the carry handle from the stroller’s bassinet or seat and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. While awaiting the replacement handle, consumers can continue to use the seat or bassinet when attached to the chassis but should not attempt to use the seat or bassinet separate from the chassis.

Contact the company at:

Bugaboo Americas

Phone: 1 (800) 460-2922

From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday

E-mail serviceus@bugaboo.com or online at www.bugaboo.com

If you or a loved one have been injured and experience complications due to a product malfunction similar to this, the attorneys at Strong, Garner, Bauer P.C. are here to help. Call our office at (417) 887-4300 or email us at info@stronglaw.com for your free consultation.

For more information, visit:

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Bugaboo-Recalls-Cameleon3-Strollers/

Westbound U.S. 60 Closed After Fatal Accident Claims 2 Lives

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:27:15 +0000

Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Pace has confirmed at least two dead in an accident that occurred on U.S. Hwy 60 in Republic, Mo this morning. The crash, shortly after 9 a.m., involved two tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles. One truck rammed into the back of two cars, pushing them under a truck that was stopped in front of them at a red light. Witnesses say two cars appear to have been shoved underneath one of the semis. The Highway Patrol’s crash investigation team has been called to the scene and traffic is shut down going into Republic on 60, being diverted at Highway MM.

If you or a loved on have been injured in an auto accident, the personal injury lawyers at Strong, Garner, Bauer P.C. can help. Call our office at (417)887-4300 or email us at info@stronglaw.com, for your free consultation.

For more information, visit:

http://www.ktts.com/news/200228881.html

3M Recalls Filtrete Room Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:55:51 +0000

3M has recalled around 10,000 of its Filtrete Air Purifiers yesterday, due to potential fire hazards caused by overheating. The air purifiers are white, made of plastic and plug into the wall. They measure about 19 inches tall by 8 inches wide with a 13 inch tall by 4.5 inch wide air filter. The two recalled models are Ultra Quiet, number FAP00-RS, and Maximum Allergen, number FAP00-L, which was sold only at Lowe’s stores. The products serial numbers begin with E, F, G, H, I or J and the model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the product. Two incident reports have been filed so far: one involved the product overheating while the other actually caught fire. No injuries or damage was incurred in either case. If you have one of these products in your home, please unplug it immediately. Also, 3M is recommending consumers contact the corporate office at (800) 388-3458 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a prepaid shipping box so that they may send the recalled product and recieve a replacement, free of charge. Among the retail locations currently selling these purifiers are:

Ultra Quiet at Ace Hardware, Bi-Mart, Do It Best, Fred Meyer, Handy Hardware Wholesale, Nuthouse, Orchard Supply, Orgill Bros., Petco, Rite Aid, Strosniders, Theisen Farm & Home, True Value Hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and others. Maximum Allergen sold only at Lowe’s stores. The FAP00-RS model was sold from November 2008 through January 2013, and the FAP00-L model was sold from October 2012 through January 2013, both for about $60.

If you or a loved one have been injured due to a product malfunction similar to this, the persoanl injury lawyers at Strong, Garner, Bauer P.C. can help. Call our office at (417) 887-4300, or email us at info@stronglaw.com, for your free legal consultation.

For more information, visit:

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/3M-Recalls-Filtrete-Room-Air-Purifiers/

KC Man Loses Both Legs in Tire Shredder

admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:52:24 +0000

Rescue personnel were dispatched to a downtown Kansas City business, ABC Tire Recycling, where a man was said to have fallen into one of the tire shredders on the premises. Upon arrival, they found that the man had been pulled from the machine by coworkers and was in critical condition. The victim was performing maintenance on the shredder when it spontaneously powered up and pulled him in. He was taken to a local hospital and has been confirmed to have survived, despite both main arteries being severed. While no new reports have come in today, authorities say both legs had to be amputated upon arrival at the hospital.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the case and hope to determine whether or not the accident was caused by a product malfunction.

In cases where the product is at fault, the manufacturer can be held responsible for damages suffered by the affected party. If you or a loved one have been made to suffer due to a manufacturing error, the personal injury attorneys at Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. may be able to help.

Call our office at (417) 887-4300 or email us at info@stronglaw.com for your free consultation.

For more information, visit:

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-man-loses-both-legs-in-kc-tire-shredder-accident-20130318,0,1071499.story

Chrysler recalls 2013 Challengers due to Faulty Wiring

admin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:14:39 +0000

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 4,459 model-year 2013 Dodge Challenger cars to address a potential short circuit that could cause a wire harness to overheat and start a fire and took the rare step of telling owners to stop driving the affected cars immediately. About 2,500 of the cars are in owners’ hands, while the rest are still with dealers. Of the total with owners, about 2,100 were sold in the United States, about 350 in the Middle East and the rest in Canada, a company spokesman said. The recall affects only 2013 Challengers built with V-6 engines during an eight-week period ended Jan. 24, 2013, Chrysler said. Owners are advised to contact their local dealers for loaner vehicles to be paid for by the company. Chrysler will also transport the cars to dealerships to make the repairs, Chrysler spokesman Eric Mayne said. However, owners are asked not to park vehicles in or near structures, so as to lessen the risk of spreading in case of fire.

If you or a loved one have been affected by a vehicle fire caused by faulty wiring, the personal injury attorneys at Strong, Garner, Bauer P.C. are here to help. Call our office at (417) 887-4300 or email us at info@stronglaw.com for your free consultation.

For more information, visit:

http://www.ky3.com/news/chi-chrysler-tells-owners-to-stop-driving-recalled-2013-challengers-20130318,0,7993547.story

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/money/consumer/dodge-challenger-recall-chrysler-recalls-about-2500-cars-short-in-a-wiring-circuit-can-cause-fire

Baby Spinach Recalled in Several States

admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:22:28 +0000

California company Taylor Farms Retail are recalling some baby spinach because it could be contaminated with E-coli. The spinach was sold in several states with five different labels. The labels include Central Market Organics, Full Circle Organic, Simple Truth Organic, Marketside Organic and Taylor Farms Organic.

If you or a loved one have experienced health issues related to ingesting one of these products, the attorneys at Strong, Garner, Bauer P.C. are here to help. Call our office at (417) 887-4300, or email info@stronglaw.com for your free consultation.

“When we’re talking about noneconomic losses, we’re talking about what makes people human.” -Steve Garner

admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:10:53 +0000

Jefferson City- Senator Bob Dixon is offering Senate Bill 64 to increase the standard of evidence needed in medical malpractice lawsuits. The bill would change the standard of evidence from a “preponderance of the evidence” to “clear and convincing.” That standard is one step below “beyond a reasonable doubt” the standard used in criminal trials. The Senate Committee on Judiciary, Criminal and Civil and Jurisprudence hearing began at 9 p.m. on Monday February 4. Strong-Garner-Bauer’s own Steve Garner, president-elect of the Missouri Association of Trail Attorneys spoke in opposition to the bill. “When we’re talking about non-economic losses, we’re talking about what makes people human,” Garner said. He went on to say that juries will interpret the higher standard to mean plaintiffs need to use document based evidence. Garner said non-economic damages such as pain and suffering are hard to prove with objection to evidence. Missouri Lawyers Weekly stated, Garner testified that the bill would make it harder for victims of negligence to recover for injuries to their quality of life. “They’re fighting a system that oftentimes is stacked against them,” Garner said. But some members of the committee said the burden didn’t seem to high. “Just because the standard is a little tighter doesn’t mean justice won’t be done,” said Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph and a medical doctor. “In fact, it might lead to more justice being done.” “It depends on whose ox is being gored,” Garner responded
To read the full story visit:
- http://www.news-leader.com/article/20130205/NEWS01/302050055/Higher-standard-of-evidence-proposed-for-medical-malpractice-lawsuits

Multi-State Outbreak Still Making News

admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:30 +0000

Following a massive recall issued by Taylor Farms Retail Inc., the outbreak has reached a total of 39 states, nearly 80% of the country, including: Wyoming, Wisconsin, Virginia, Utah, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Carolina, Montana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, Maryland, Louisiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Iowa, Hawaii, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Colorado, California, Arizona, Arkansas, Alabama, Alaska, Washington and Oregon. While the CDC only reports 33 cases over five states, 13 of those have resulted in hospitalizations. The affected products include five-ounce packages of Simple Truth Organic Baby Spinach with UPC 0-11110-91128-5 and “Best By” date of 2/24/2013, as well as 16-ounce trays of Taylor Farms Organic Baby Spinach with UPC 0-30223-04780-3 and “Best By” date of 2/24/2013.

For more information, visit:

http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2012/O157H7-11-12/index.html

admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:04:06 +0000

Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall on various canned tuna products due to a manufacturing error that prevented the cans from meeting safety standards set by the company. Cans that do not meet seam standards could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or by pathogens, which could lead to illness if consumed. The specific product being recalled is Chicken of the Sea Brand 5-ounce chunk white albacore tuna in water sold at retail locations nationwide in single cans between February 4, 2013 and February 27, 2013.

If you or a loved one have come into contact with the products mentioned above and experienced illness as a result, the personal injury attorneys at Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. can help you. Call our office at (417) 887-4300 or email us at info@stronglaw.com for a free consultation.

For more information on the recall, visit:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm342650.htm?source=govdelivery

Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss recalled due to unsafe ingredient

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:29:24 +0000

Olaax Corp announced February 21 of this year that they are voluntarily recalling one of their products, MAXILOSS WEIGHT ADVANCED soft gels, due to the lack of label representation of the banned substances they contain. Sibutramine was a previously approved controlled substance for the treatment of obesity that was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons, making these products unapproved new drugs. Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk to patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke.

MAXILOSS WEIGHT ADVANCED Dietary Supplement is marketed as a Natural Herb for
Weight Loss. MAXILOSS WEIGHT ADVANCED Dietary Supplement softgels are packaged
in a green or blue box containing 3 X 12 blister packs per box. The product was sold to distributors nationwide and known to be counterfeit versions are sold on various online sites. This product was
distributed nationwide in US from January 2011 to November 2012.

If you or someone you love have experienced complications associated with this product, the personal injury attorneys at Strong, Garner, Bauer P.C. can help you. Call our office at (417) 887-4300, or send us an email at info@stronglaw.com for your free consultation.

For more information, visit:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340921.htm?source=govdelivery