Syringe Defects Lead to Infant Acetaminophen Recalls
As parents, we assume that medicines we give our children are safe and that they will benefit their health. But in November of 2013, the Perrigo Company voluntarily issued a nationwide product recall of 18 batches of acetaminophen liquid for infants due to a defect with the oral syringe included in the package. While the […]
Children’s Choking Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Choking is among the top causes of death among children, and it is not uncommon for adults to sustain serious injuries or even die after choking incidents. Food is the most frequent culprit in choking accidents, but toys and household items also present dangers. In this month’s blog, we explore the prevalence of choking injuries […]
RECALL ALERT: Britax B-Agile Stroller AMPUTATION HAZARD
AFFECTED PRODUCTS: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. SAFETY RECALLPartial Fingertip Amputation Hazard. Child Injury Risk.BRITAX B-AGILE StrollersManufacturing Dates: March 1, 2011 to June 10, 2013A Partial Fingertip Amputation Hazard exists from the folding hinge mechanism as the consumer folds the stroller. All registered owners of the affected strollers are being sent a remedy kit. To register […]
List of Choking Hazards: Foods, Household Items and Toys
List of Choking Hazards: Foods, Household Items and Toys Foods: Hot dogs (especially cut into a coin shape), meats, sausages, and fish with bones Popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, and snack foods Candy (especially hard or sticky candy), cough drops, gum, lollipops, marshmallows, caramels, hard candies, and jelly beans Whole grapes, raw vegetables, raw peas, fruits, […]
Parents beware! Maclaren Stroller Recall – Safety Hazard! Slam dunk products liability
See the below ad on the msnbc website from Monday Nov. 9th. Please call our office as soon as possible with any Maclaren stroller injuries! Stroller company announces major safety recall Maclaren umbrella strollers pose risk of injuries to children’s fingers updated 5:02 p.m. ET, Mon., Nov . 9, 2009 Maclaren is recalling at least […]
