Child Safety

Maestro child restraint systems, manufactured by Evenflo Company, Inc., are being recalled due to an unsafe harness adjuster. This part of the seat may crack, leading to the risk of injury because the child will not be adequately restrained. This product did not meet the structural integrity requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213. Evenflo stated that the owners may receive a reinforcement plate along with repair instructions free of charge. Owners may reach Evenflo directly for more information, according to news reports.

As a Charleston personal injury attorney, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this product. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe product, make sure other customers are informed about the defect, then consult with legal representation regarding your case. A personal injury attorney can help sort through the information involved with your claim and make sure you’re getting the best results possible.

IKEA is recalling ANTILOP High Chairs due to restraint buckle having the possibility to open, increasing the chance of the child to fall and sustain injuries. IKEA has received 8 reports worldwide of the restraint buckle opening and three reports of children falling, resulting in minor injuries. Anybody who owns this product should discontinue use immediately and return to IKEA for to get a free replacement of the seat restraint, according to news reports.

As a personal injury lawyer Charleston, I hope nobody is injured due to this recalled product. If you or a loved one were harmed due to an unsafe product, discuss your claim with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect your rights.

The CPSC mandated with the enforcement of ensuring public safety from a variety of products that infringes set safety standard. They have issued an advisory to all manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers to strictly adhere to the Children’s Sleepwear Standards and prevent companies from the use of materials that violate the norms. Children’s sleepwear and loungewear items and the standards concerning their use have been stressed in the letter. These steps are aimed at reducing the incidences of burn injuries that may result in serious injuries, which are sometimes even fatal, which has been thankfully declining due to timely and proactive steps by the CPSC, according to news reports.

As a Florence personal injury lawyer, I am glad to see this safety agency is making an improved effort to ensure that companies follow safety instructions. If you or someone you love was harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney.

Evenflo announces recall of some of its Maestro Child Restraint Systems. The products manufactured from November 24, 2009 to April 9, 2010 with model numbers 310 and onwards are recalled for their nonconformity to the requirements of structural integrity laid down by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.213. A crash event may cause injury to the child. Reinforcement plates with instructions to repair will be provided without charge to the owners by the company. The recall started on October 15, 2010. Owners can contact the company at 1-800-233-5921 (toll-free) and Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. They can also visit HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV, according to news reports.

As a Moncks Corner personal injury lawyer, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this recalled product. If you or someone dear to you was harmed by a product, discuss your claim with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case, and discuss your claim along with any questions you may have concerning your case.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has started a user-friendly registry for small batch manufacturers. A small batch manufacturer is described as a company generating less than $1 million dollars in gross revenues and produced no more than 7,500 units in 2011. Qualified small batch manufacturers will not be required to use third party testing on their products, but are not exempt from providing a certificate of conformity, according to news reports.

As a Sumter personal injury attorney, I hope these efforts decrease the number of incidents involving children’s products. Safety is my top concern and children should be protected through government programs such as these. If you or a loved one were hurt by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can help evaluate your case by discussing any questions you may have regarding your personal injury claim. A lawyer can fight to protect and defend your rights and make sure your case gets the full attention it deserves. A lawyer can work hard to make sure your case is completely evaluated and assessed so that you get the best possible results for your case. With a lawyer on your side, you can rest assured someone will be working to defend your case.

Helmets are made to protect someone from a serious injury, but one helmet in particular was found to cause more harm than good. The “Little Tricky” helmets manufactured by Triple Eight Distribution are being recalled after an investigation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed they do not follow proper safety rules, resulting in injuries for the user. About 30,400 helmets are part of the recall. The recalled helmets were made for children and they are available in a variety of colors. Stores across the country are taking them off shelves, and they are being removed from internet sites, where they sold for $40 from August 2006 to November 2011. The defective helmets were made in China. Those who purchased the product are asked to contact Triple Eight immediately for a refund, according to news reports.

As a Florence personal injury attorney, I hope those who own this product return it as soon as possible. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim and fully assess your case. A lawyer can work hard to protect you legal rights in order to get the best possible compensation for your case.

Around 284,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears are being taken off the market in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a choking hazard. The product was sold in Build-A-Bear Workshops. As a Spartanburg personal injury lawyer, I hope everybody checks to see if they own this toy immediately to avoid any potential issues. The bear’s eyes may loosen and fall out, posing a serious choking hazard for children. As of now, no injuries have been reported. The product undergoing a recall is 16 inches high. The bears have multi-colored hearts all over their fabric, along with black plastic eyes. The recalled toy was sold across the country in Build-A-Bear workshops along with their website from April 2011 to December 2011 for approximately $18 each. Parents and caretakers are urged to take the teddy bear away from children and return it immediately. The company will give customers a voucher for a different stuffed bear, according to news reports. Those with any concerns regarding the recall may contact the company directly.

If you or someone you know was harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a car accident lawyer who can evaluate your case, help assess your claim, and answer any legal questions you may have regarding your case. Consumers should hold companies liable for the safety of their products.

Approximately 7,700 canopy beds for children are being recalled by Pottery Barn Kids because components of the bed may fall, which may injure the person sleeping. As of today, 33 reports have been received of the canopy bed falling. Incidents include injuries such as stitches, cuts, and bruises, according to news reports. The top rails of the canopy may detach, allowing the canopy to collapse. The exact bed included in the recall is part of the Madeline Bedroom Collection. It includes four posts, headboard, and footboard. It is available in twin, full and queen sizes. The beds were sold in the US in retail outlets, online and in the catalog between December 2003 and August 2011 for $150-330 each. Customers are urged to remove the bed from their home and get in touch with a Pottery Barn Kids for a repair free of charge.

As a Spartanburg personal injury lawyer, I hope nobody else is harmed by this bed and that parents check to see if they own it immediately so that injuries can be prevented. If you or a loved one were harmed by an defective product, discuss your case with a car accident lawyer who can evaluate your case and help protect and defend your legal rights by discussing any legal questions you may have and guiding you through the case.

139,000 children’s suitcases are currently being recalled due to excessive levels of lead in their surface coating. This may be a violation of federal safety standards. The recall is being conducted by Target Corp. The excessive lead levels violate federal safety standards. The suitcases have the brand name “Circo” printed on their fabric handle. The girl’s suitcase has hearts, butterflys and daisies printed on them while the boy’s version is blue with airplane graphics printed on it. They were sold in Targets around the nation and also on Target.com between April 2011 and August 2011 for approximately $21 each, according to news reports.

As a Columbia personal injury attorney, I hope that nobody is harmed by this recalled product. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a car accident attorney who can evaluate your claim, help assess your case, and answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. Companies should be held liable for the safety of their products, and as a consumer you should feel safe while using these products. A lawyer can work for you to help protect your rights and guide you through the case in order to best protect your rights.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. will pay a civil penalty of $600,000, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The safety agency alleges the company failed to report a product defect. The wooden frame of the chairs may cause a laceration to children’s fingertip. The toy was sold in stores as well as online from March 2001 to October 2008. So far, there have been ten reported injuries between July 2007 and January 2009. The company did not report these incidents to CPSC within 24 hours. They conducted a recall in May 2009 involving 260,000 beach chairs, according to news reports.

As a Greenville car accident attorney, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this product. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by guiding you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.