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Graco Recalls Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:02:16 GMT

Graco, in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers.

The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric are not permanently attached to the toys and can become detached during use, posing a choking hazard.

As of this date, the company has received one report in which a child removed the fabric strip and was placing it in his/her mouth. There has been no reported injuries.

The recalled items are Jump ‘n Doorway Jumpers with Model Number: 1755544. They were sold at Babies R Us and other specialty retail stores nationwide from April 2009 through July 2009.

Consumers can contact the manufacturer for a replacement set of toys. In the meantime, consumers stop using the recalled jumpers and remove and discard the detachable toys and fabric strips.

Consumer Information: Contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.gracobaby.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Recalled Due to Projectile Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:08:00 GMT

JAKKS Pacific Inc., in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefit Kits.

Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.

To date, the company has received a total of 88 reports of exploding jars, including 13 injuries. Injuries to children include irritated eyes and eye injuries. And injuries to adults include 4 reports of bruising and a swollen joint amongst others.

The following models are included in this recall. The item number can be found on the bottom of the product packaging.

Model	Item Number
Spa Factory™ Bath Benefits™ Kit	37836
Spa Factory™ Deluxe Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain	37908
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain	37837
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain	54892
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain	54857

Consumers are advised to take the toy’s jars and caps away from children immediately and to contact JAKKS for free replacement caps with vent holes.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JAKKS toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.myspafactory.com, or email the firm at caps@jakks.net

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Ford Recalls Nearly Half-Million Mustangs Due to Air Bag Issue

Jenny Albano — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:06:09 GMT

Just 3 months after Ford Motor Co recalled 1.2 million trucks and SUVs, the automobile company is recalling 470,000 Ford Mustangs due to safety concerns with the deployment of air bags on the passenger side.

The sports cars have been recalled due to a much needed air bag software update that will adjust the force with which the passenger side airbag deploys, the models affected are from 2005-2008.

The airbag could potentially deploy and injure a passenger not wearing a seat belt. So far Ford has not received any reports of injury from consumers. Ford is recalibrating the force of the air bag.

Just Auto said "the recall come about after an internal test found that the air bags could injure a small passenger not wearing a seat belt".

Owners of Ford Mustangs will be notified by Ford Motor Co. through the mail.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks

Jenny Albano — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:16:28 GMT

Brian Smith, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling 5 units of Serene Float Tanks due to an electrocution hazard.

Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.

The recalled product is a Serene Float Tank, which is a water tank that is light and soundproof and the temperature is insulated and ventilated. The tank allows the consumer to float on top of the water effortlessly because of the water and dissolvent that fills the tank.

So far the company has not received any reports of injury and the Serene Float Tanks were available on the company's website from August 2007 to October 2007.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Car Seat has Death Risk for Infants

Jenny Albano — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:02:02 GMT

Findings from a study published online by Archives of Disease in Childhood claim that there is a small risk of sudden death for babies who use car seats. The study is based on an analysis of cases of sudden death in infants up to 12 months in Quebec, Canada, that happened between 1991 and 2000.

Of the 508 deaths that were investigated, 17 of these deaths happened when an infant was seated in a car seat. The risk was larger for babies less than a month old. The authors of the study state that the risk is very low and that car seat safety should not be questioned.

But doctors from the University of Auckland in New Zealand recommend that parents do not let very young babies sleep unattended in their car seats.

In a study by these doctors, 43 babies turned blue from lack of oxygen while in car seats. Most of these cases occurred in babies at an average age of five weeks. The infants head was flexed forward with the jaw pressed into the chest, which caused the babies to have difficulty breathing. This may have been due to the fact that babies this young lack head control.

The researchers urge parents to take extra care when putting young infants in any type of car seat.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

"Popcorn Lung" Lawsuit Settled

Jenny Albano — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:34:47 GMT

A man who filed a lawsuit claiming he incurred lung damage from a chemical in the flavoring of microwavable popcorn has reached a settlement with the popcorn flavoring company.

John Weimer Jr., who claims he suffered lung damage from a chemical called diacetyl found in buttery popcorn flavoring, filed a lawsuit against the International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. for being negligent. Weimer stated that the company knew that the flavoring posed a health hazard, but did not fulfill its duty to inform the public and governmental agencies.

The chemical diacetyl is linked to a respiratory disease called popcorn lung. The vapors from the flavoring cause lung damage in popcorn plant workers, but pose no risk to regular consumers. Weimer says he was injured when he worked at the Snappy Popcorn Company plant in Breda, Iowa as a manager.

The amount of the settlement cannot be released due to provisions prohibiting both sides from discussing the terms. Other workers from the plant have filed similar lawsuits for undisclosed amounts and the Snappy Popcorn plant discontinued their use of the product.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Volkswagen Recalls Vehicles for Faulty Brake Lights

Christina Cole — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:43:58 GMT

Volkswagen is recalling 800,000 vehicles due to faulty brake lights, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recalled vehicle models include: New Beetles, Jettas, Golf/GTIs and R 32s which include the 4th generation 1999-2005 Jetta sedans, 2001-2005 Jetta Wagons, 2003-2007 New Beetle Convertibles, 1999-2006 Golf/GTIs and the 2004 R32, all which were manufactured within the United States.

At times, the brake lights and brake light switches malfunction and do not work properly and sometimes the break lights remain on.

This recall expands a previous recall by Volkswagen last year when 362,000 Jetta's and New Beetles were recalled because of this same defective car part.

Volkswagen dealers will be accepting service appointments to perform repairs free-of-charge. They are not planning to notify vehicle owners until April.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole