NHTSA reissues 15 Passenger Van Warning

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Law Office of D. Hardison Wood

NHTSA has reissued its warning of 15 passenger vans. The agency has warned against using tires that are old and to ensure that the tires are properly inflated for such a vehicle.

For this reason, NHTSA recommends that spare tires not be used as replacements for worn tires. In fact, many tire manufacturers recommend that tires older than 10 years not be used at all.

 

NHTSA also restates that 15 passenger vans should not be used for school aged children.

Pre-primary, primary and secondary schools should not use 15-passenger vans for transporting school children, as they do not provide the same level of safety as school buses. It is also against federal law for schools to buy new 15-passenger vans for school transportation purposes.

More safety tips can be found here.

The Law Office of D. Hardison Wood has been involved with litigation of 15 passenger vehicles in the past due. Representing those injured due to negligent design and defects. If you or someone you love has been involved in a 15 passenger rollover or crash and has suffered injuries, protect your legal rights, contact the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood at 919.233.0520 so we may discuss your matter.

 
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Child Product Recalls

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Law Office of D. Hardison Wood

It has certainly been busy over the last 24 hours with regard to children product recalls. Yesterday, the FDA warned about using sleep positioners after an infant death.

Over the past 13 years, CPSC and the FDA have received 12 reports of infants between the ages of 1 month and 4 four months who died when they suffocated in sleep positioners or became trapped and suffocated between a sleep positioner and the side of a crib or bassinet.

CPSC and the FDA are warning parents and child care providers to:

* STOP using sleep positioners. Using a positioner to hold an infant on his or her back or side for sleep is dangerous and unnecessary.
* NEVER put pillows, infant sleep positioners, comforters, or quilts under a baby or in a crib.
* ALWAYS place an infant on his or her back at night and during nap time. To reduce the risk of SIDS, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing infants to sleep on their backs and not their sides.

 

Read the entire announcement here.

Fisher Price has also issued a recall of more than 10 million toys and high chairs.

About seven million Trikes and Tough Trikes are being pulled off the shelves.

More than a million high chairs, including the "Healthy Care," "Close to Me," and "Easy Clean," have also been recalled.

The company is also recalling nearly three million toys with small parts that could pose choking hazards. (Read More)

 

Has your child suffered an injury from a product or due to the negligence of another? Contact the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood to discuss your potential legal claim 919-233-0520.
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Window Warning form CPSC

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Law Office of D. Hardison Wood

A few weeks ago, the CPSC published a release warning parents about opening their windows during this time of beautiful weather. Though it is quite tempting to leave the windows open, it can prove to be a serious safety hazard to children. Children can fall out of an open window by pushing up against the screen or climbing on furniture near the window. These accidents can be prevented by simple parent supervision or by installing window guards.

Children can face serious injuries from these accidents. On average, approximately 3300 children five and under are treated in the emergency room and an estimated eight deaths occur per year from children falling from a window. Injuries are more common around this time of the year due to the weather outside, so it is especially important to be careful during the spring and summer months.
Here are some safety tips from the CPSC to help prevent window fall injuries:
• Safeguard your children by using window guards or window stops. 
         Install window guards to prevent children from falling out of windows. (For windows on the   6th floor and below, install window guards that adults and older children can open easily in case of fire.) 
         Install window stops so that windows open no more than 4 inches.
• Never depend on screens to keep children from falling out of windows.
• Whenever possible, open windows from the top -- not the bottom.
• Keep furniture away from windows, to discourage children from climbing near windows.
• Some jurisdictions require landlords to install guards. Check your local regulations.


If your child has been injured due to another’s negligence, contact the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood at 1-877-829-7211.
 
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Pacifier Warning

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Law Office of D. Hardison Wood

The CPSC issued a warning to stop using "My Baby Soother" pacifiers due to a choking hazard. The company that distributes these pacifies, T & L Trading, has refused to recall them. Approximately 16,500 pacifiers have been sold. The pacifiers do not meet federal safety standards and the nipple can separate from the base posing a serious choking hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop providing “My Baby Soother” pacifiers to their children. The pacifiers were distributed by T & L Trading Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.

To read the entire posting on the CPSC website as well as view pictures of the pacifiers involved, please click here.

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Diet Pill Warning

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Law Office of D. Hardison Wood

So its the holidays- a time when some of us may put on a few extra pounds - or others may start thinking about a new year's resolution which includes shedding some extra weight. Before you chose a diet pill, make sure you do some research. The FDA has issued a warning for 28 diet drugs.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration is warning
against 28 weight-loss products you might be tempted to try after
the holidays. The FDA says they contain unlisted ingredients, including
powerful appetite-suppressing drugs and a suspected carcinogen. A
spokeswoman says in some cases, they have prescription drugs in
amounts that greatly exceed their maximum recommended dosages.
The FDA says none of the supplements lists the dangerous
ingredients on the label. The pills are advertised as "natural" fat busters, and have
names like Imelda Perfect Slim. Some suggest they are innovative
"herbal" remedies from Asia. The FDA is considering criminal charges against some of the companies because they have not responded to requests for recalls.

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