Over 200,000 Fisher-Price Rainforest themed play yards have been recalled by safety regulators. Various concerns have been expressed about these and other play yards, most of which involve the collapsing of the play yards. Reportedly, more than 18 children have died because of injuries suffered in one or another of the various play yards available to consumers. 

Defective tires or improperly sizing of tires can lead to disastrous accidents. In 2008 a serious bus crash was allegedly caused as a result of a retreaded tire that was illegally fitted on a bus. The crash caused the death of 17 people. Federal, state and local authorities are expected to render a decision soon as to who should be held responsible for that crash. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident resulting from a faulty or defective tire, please call one of our defective products attorneys for a free consultation. All of our fees are contingent upon the outcome of the case. If we are not successful on your case, there will be no fee.

The Peanut Corporation of America has recalled more than 400 products following the death of more than 500 persons who are thought to have suffered from salmonella related illnesses. Indeed, a peanut plant in Georgia apparently knowingly shipped contaminated peanut products several times during 2007 and 2008. Some of these products have found their way into schools and hospitals. Kellog Cracker with peanut butter have tested positive for salmonella, the first consumer product to do so. Many calls for stronger regulation of this industry went largely unheard in the Bush administration. It is hoped that more vigilance will be used in the new Obama administration. Incredibly, current wording requires the FDA to get approval of the language of a recall from the company under investigation before proceeding. A Texas peanut plant reportedly went 4 years without a license before the recent salmonella outbreak. The plant was run by the same company allegedly responsible for the Georgia salmonella outbreak. Indeed, the plant was not even subject to health inspections during that period. This may change quickly under the Obama administration. Indeed, recently, a criminal probe has been opened against a peanut processor linked to the outbreak of salmonella poisoning. 

Medtronic, Inc. recently suspended worldwide sales of one of their products-Sprint Fidelis defibrillation lead because of increased risk of lead fractures. Supposedly, they knew of defects in the producr prior to the recall.They had been selling this product since 2004. The fracture in the lead apparently can cause shock to the patient or cause the defibrillator not to operate whatsoever. The Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead is also used by manufaturers other than Medtronic. The model numbers for the defective leads are 6930, 6931, 6948, & 6949. Medtronics has acknowledged that approximately 5,000 people will experience lead fracture with 30 months of the implkant procedure. Thousands of consumers are at risk for failure of the product. The options are to leave the implant in the body or have high risk replacement surgery. The FDA has not recommended the removal by surgery because of the hig risk. Younger patients appear to be even at a greater risk. This is yet another in a long line of products that have been shown to increase risk to patients including Vioxx, Fen-Phen, Rezulin, Phenylpropanolmine, Propulsid, Ephedra, Baycol, Breast Implants and tainted blood. If you have any questions regarding these products please consult with us as we have co-counsel arrangements with large firms who are actively involved in products liability cases nationwide.