Nestle Prepared Foods company has recalled over 875,000 pounds of frozen Lean Cuisine chicken meals because they may contain small pieces of hard plastic that could cause injury for consumers. This is the third major recall this year by Nestle involving frozen foods that were found to contain pieces of plastic. Continued
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Yamaha Rhino Accidents and Deaths Lead to Safety Investigation
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is now looking into the safety of the Yamaha Rhino as a result of a growing number of rollovers, resulting in at least 30 deaths and over 200 Yamaha Rhino accident lawsuits filed on behalf of injured riders. Continued
Toyota Corolla Lawsuit Filed Over Defective Seatbelts and Door Latches
A product liability lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court for Orange County against Toyota Motor Company, alleging that a 2005 Toyota Corolla contained defective seatbelts and door latches, which allowed the driver to be ejected in an auto accident last year. Continued
New York Officer Files Lawsuit over Segway Accident
A New York City police officer has filed a personal injury lawsuit following a Segway accident caused by the self-balancing scooter. The lawsuit alleges that the Segway malfunctioned, causing him to fall and suffer career-ending injuries. Continued
DeWALT Cordless Nail Gun Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (U.S. CPSC) and DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. of Towson, Maryland, have issued a nail gun recall for the DeWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers. A product defect could allow the nail gun to operate even when the lock-off safety is in the locked position. Continued
Segway Lawsuit Filed Due to Product Malfunction
A Chicago police officer has filed a lawsuit against the maker of Segways, a two-wheel transportation vehicle which has generated a lot of public interest due to its groundbreaking technology. The Segway lawsuit alleges that the personal transporter malfunctioned, causing him to fall and suffer severe personal injuries. Continued
Lean Pocket Recall: Plastic Found in Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pockets
A “Lean Pocket” recall has been issued for nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen Spinach Artichoke Chicken sandwiches. It was discovered that some of the microwavable sandwiches produced on May 23, 2008, may contain small pieces of plastic. This could pose a risk of severe mouth, throat or intestinal injury. Continued
Stryker Trident Ceramic Hip Replacement Lawsuits
Trident ceramic hip replacement systems manufactured by Stryker Corporation, have been associated with a number of reports involving loosening of the parts and squeaking in the hip joint. These problems can reduce an individuals ability to participate in activities they otherwise would, cause severe pain, and may lead to the need for additional surgeries. Continued
