Even Flo Recall
Approximately 3728 Even Flo First Choice Infant Restraint systems, model
CPSC's Town Hall Meeting on Toy Safety
The CPSC held a town hall meeting in New York this week to discuss toy safety and the new federal regulations involving toys. Chairman Tenebaum is hoping that the new standards instituted this year will help parents, grandparents and others in their toy selections this holiday season. Some of the new regulations over the past year are:
Continue Reading...* federal limits for lead in paint on children's toys dropped to 90 parts per million, which is among the lowest in the world;
* toys for children 12 and younger must now be tested and certified that they meet the new lead in paint limits;
* children's toys cannot be made or sold with more than 300 parts per million of total lead;
* children's toys cannot be made or sold with more than 0.1% of six prohibited phthalates;
* and most children's toys now fall under mandatory standards, instead of voluntary ones.
Maclaren Strollers Recalled
Approximately one million Maclaren strollers have been recalled after 12 reports of children's finger tips being amputated on a hinge found on the strollers. The recall involves both the single and double umbrella strollers sold between 1999 and 2009.
The models involved are Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno, and Easy Traveller.
Should you have been injured by a product such as this, please contact our firm immediately to discuss your potential claim at 1-877-829-7211.
CPSC Recalls Wooden Playsets, Travel Mugs, Microwaves
The CPSC issued several recalls on November 5th.
Adventure Playsets recalled about 275,000 (n the US) wooden playsets. The plastic coated lumbar on the horizontal ladder (aka. the monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to the rotting whitewood thus resulting in a serious fall hazard.
Continue Reading...Nissan Sentra Recall
Nissan announced that it is recalling approximately 10,586 Nissan Sentras from the 2009 model year which are equipped with Bosch master cylinders. Brake fluid may leak causing the brakes to function improperly.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH MASTER CYLINDERS. BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. IF THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES TO BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE AS DESIGNED AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
According to the listing on NHTSA's site, the brake circuit may fail and therefore increase the likelihood of a crash. If your vehicle is defective and you would like to discuss your situation with us, contact us immediately at 919-233-0520.
Audi Recall
Audi has issued a recall of approximately 10,200 Audi A3, TT, and TT Roadster models for involving MY 2006 through 2010. It appears there may be an issue a spring found in the fuel tank ventilation valve, leading to its inability to close during extreme driving conditions. when not closed, fuel can leak out, and with an ignition source, could lead to a car fire.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
If you have had a car fire and would like to discuss your situation with our firm, please contact us immediately at 919.233.0520.
