The Recall Lawyers

Before you hit the road this spring, here are 6 bicycle, bicycle accessory, and bicycle component recalls to check out. Recalled bicycles, accessories, and components can result in injury and even death. If you have any of the below recalled products be sure to contact the manufacturer before you strap on your helmet.

Bridegway issued a recall of approximately 91,000 of its bicycles in September of 2011 because the bicycle chain can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall. At that time, Bridgeway had received 11 reports of bike chains breaking, including 9 reports of injuries.

Trek recalled its 2012 FX bicycles (shown above) and District bicycles in October of 2011. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break and cause the rider to fall. Prior to the recall, Trek had received 4 reports of breaking bolts with one injury involving a broken tooth.

In February of 2012, Advanced Sports Inc. recalled approximately 10,500 of its Fuji Saratoga women's bicycles. Advance Sports issued the recall because the bicycle's frame can break in the center of the downtube. A broken frame can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. Advanced Sports was aware of 12 reports of breaking frames at the time of the recall. Two reports included scrapes and bruises and a head laceration requiring 20 stitches.

Public Bikes recalled 18 models of its men's and women's bicycles because of a defect with the pedals, which causes them to crack and break. The recalled bicycles were sold in various colors and sizes. For additional information on this recall, consumers should visit the company's website at www.publicbikes.com.

Approximately 460 of Specialized 2012 bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks were recalled in January of 2012. The brake component housed in the bicycles carbon fork can disengage and allow the brake assembly to come in contact with the wheel spokes. If the contact occurs while the bicycle is in motion the rider can fall. The recall involves the 2012 Tricross Comp (shown above) and the 2012 Tricross Sport models.

Todson Inc. recalled approximately 40,000 its Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats because of a defect with the grab bar. According to Todson, children can place their fingers in the opening at the grab bar's hinge. When the carrier is lifted, children's fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a possible fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child. At the time of the recall in April of 2012, Todson had received two reports of injuries, including a crushed finger and a near amputation that required stitches.

The attorneys of JONES WARD PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you have any questions about any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey at JONES WARD PLC. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

The FDA announced today that it is looking into a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine that reported an increase in cardiovascular deaths, and in the risk of death from any cause, in persons treated with a 5-day course of azithromycin (Zithromax) compared to persons treated with other antibiotics.

I've used the Z-Pack numerous times in my life and I always thought it was safe. But, as a drug lawyer, I should know better. The pharmaceutical companies never, and I do mean never, adequately test their drugs before they are released to the general public. In essence, we are all guinea pigs for the drug companies as they "test" their drugs using post-market surveillance data. In other words, they sell you a product and then sit back and see how many people it hurts before they decide to make a label change to warn of the true risks associated with their products.

But, even worse, they try every trick in the book to hide the true risks of their drugs from the general public. And what happens when the hammer finally falls and they start getting sued? They fight like hell, and then pay a couple billion to make the problem go away, and pocket several more billion in profits in the process. I guess it is a cost of doing business to them, but I see the true agony that they cause every day as I represent my clients. I must say, I find this conduct disgusting.

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Banzi Inflatable Pool Slides have been recalled due to one death and two other serious neck injuries. The slides were sold at Walmart and Toys R Us. The two retailers and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall of approximately 21,000 inflatable Banzi in-ground pool water slides for all the right reasons. According to the Commission, the slides can deflate during use, which allows a user to come in contact with the side of the pool. The slide is also extremely unstable and can topple over even absent windy conditions. Importantly, the Commission has determined the slides carry inadequate instructions and warnings.

The Commission is aware of a 29-year-old mother who died in Andover, Massachusetts after fracturing her neck. In this case, the slide was properly placed over the concrete edge of the pool. As the woman was going down the slide, she hit her head on the concrete because the slide had partially deflated. The Commission is also aware of two injuries, which occurred in a similar fashion, and left a woman from Allentown, Pennsylvania with a fractured her neck and a man from Springfield, Missouri a quadriplegic.

The recalled slides (shown below) were manufactured in China by Manley Toys, Ltd. and sold nationwide at Walmart and Toys R Us from January 2005 through June 2009. The slides clearly present a risk of death and serious injury. Consumers should stop using this horribly defective product immediately.

Companies such as Wal-Mart and Toys R Us should take the safety and protection of its customers and consumers very seriously. A company's duty to the public requires it to take immediate action upon being informed of a potential defect with its product. To properly carry out this duty, a company should have systems in place, which allow it to trace and account for all potentially affected products and then quarantine and destroy any remaining inventory.

The attorneys of JONES WARD PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you have any questions about any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

Kolcraft has issued a recall of its Tender Vibes and Light Vibes bassinets. The latches that attach the bassinet base onto the frame can appear locked when actually unlocked. When unlocked, the bassinet can detach from the frame and fall to the ground. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kolcraft initiated the recall because of the potential risk this fall hazard poses to infants. The Commission and Kolcraft have received seven reports of detaching latches. One infant suffered a bruised cheek when the bassinet landed sideways on the floor with the infant inside.

The recall involves Tender Vibes bassinets with model numbers KB039-CMR1, KB021-ARC, KB022-VER and Light Vibes bassinet with model number KB043-BNT1. Both bassinets were sold in specialty stores nationwide and online from July 2008 through May 2012. Parents and caretakers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for infants.

The attorneys of JONES WARD PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you have any questions about any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

Exmark recently issued a recall of approximately 2,200 of its Exmark Quest 42-inch ZRT riding mowers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the bearings supporting the mower's deck can fail, which can cause the deck to interfere with the operator's controls. Exmark issued the recall because this interference can result in a crash hazard. To date, Exmark has received 18 reports of bearing failure and deck interference. Thankfully no injuries have been reported.

The recalled mowers (shown below) have a model number of "QST20BE422" and serial numbers ranging from 790,000 through 860,652. Both numbers can be found on a metal plate behind the operator's seat. The mowers were sold at Exmark dealers nationwide from March 2009 through April 2010. Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately.

The attorneys of JONES WARD PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you have any questions about any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

Importer Manhattan Group LLC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a recall for the Whoozit Starry Time Rattles. According to the Commission, the clear spheres on the ends of the rattle can break and release small parts, which poses a potential choking hazard to small children. Consumers and caregivers should take the recalled rattles away from children immediately to avoid possible serious injury.

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Gerber has issued a recall of its Instant Knife because it poses a laceration hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to properly engage. This failure can cause the blade to fold during use and thus poses a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

The recalled knives (shown below) are spring-assisted with a black retractable 3.18" blade, which can be folded into the textured black handle. Gerber's "sword and shield" trademark appears in silver on one side of the blade. The knives were sold nationwide from February 2012 through March 2012. To avoid injury, consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately.

The attorneys of Jones Ward PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you have any questions about any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

Kawasaki has issued a voluntary recall of its 2012 model Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the vehicles are incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating these vehicles according to the label creates a risk of injury or death and the possibility consumers would do so prompted the recall. The recalled Teryx vehicles (shown below) were sold nationwide from August 2011 through March 2012.

The attorneys of Jones Ward PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you or someone you know has been injured by any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

PUMA has issued a recall of its youth V-Konstruct Training Jackets because of a defect with the drawstring. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the drawstring at the waist is not properly attached to the back of jacket as required by CPSC guidelines. The drawstrings thus could become caught or snagged in small spaces or vehicle doors and possibly entrap or entangle children. To avoid possible injury, consumers should stop using the recalled jackets immediately.

The recalled jackets (displayed below) have two pockets, full-length zipper, a short collar and an elastic cord with toggles at the waist. The PUMA logo is featured on the left sleeve and upper right chest. The jackets have model numbers of: 65110201, 65110202, 65110203, 65110204 and 65110205, and were sold nationwide from 2007 through 2012.

The attorneys of Jones Ward PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you have any questions about any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

XS Scuba, Inc., has issued a recall for its Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses due to "drowning hazard." The high pressure hose is used to monitor the cylinder pressure for the air supply in a scuba tank. Reportedly, the diving hose can rupture, which will reduce the available air supply to the diver. This has the potential to cause a drowning hazard.

To date, there have been 189 reports of hose failures made to XS Scuba. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries.

These hoses were sold at scuba diving retailers starting in May 2009 through this month.

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M.E. Thompson, Inc., has expanded its recall of sub sandwiches which were distributed January 2 through April 13 to convenience stores and groceries nationwide and are labeled "Anytime Deli Turkey & Ham Footlong." The recall includes the turkey and ham footling, the Italian footlong, and the Classic Cuban.

The FDA reports that sandwiches have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, which can cause serious or possibly fatal infection in certain people. In healthy individuals, it can cause fever, headaches, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Death may occur for those who are elderly or have weakened immune systems. Pregnant women may even miscarry if infected.

The Listeria was detected during routine food sampling by the Florida Department of Agriculture.

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Nan Far Woodworking Co. Ltd. has issued a recall of its Rockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the drop-sides can detach or otherwise malfunction, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. Not only could a child fall out of the crib, but such a failure could also create a space into which an infant could become wedged or entrapped and possibly suffocate.

The recalled cribs were sold by J.C. Penney stores and online at jcpenney.com from January 2005, through December 2008. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs.

Companies such as Nan Far Woodworking should take the safety and the protection of its customers and consumers very seriously. A company's duty to the public requires it to take immediate action upon being informed of a potential defect with its product. To properly carry out this duty, a company should have systems in place, which allow it to trace and account for all potentially affected products and then quarantine and destroy any remaining inventory.

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Moon Marine USA Corporation is voluntarily recalling its frozen raw yellowfin tuna product "Nakaochi Scrape." The product is taken from the back meat of tuna and looks like ground meat, but may be used in sushi, sashimi, or other raw dishes available in restaurants and grocery stores.

The product is associated with 116 cases of Salmonella Bareilly in at least 20 states and the District of Columbia. This is a particularly difficult product to recall because it may pass through several processors before reaching the public, often in the form of "spicy tuna." Restaurants and other establishments serving raw tuna should consult their suppliers.

Salmonella Bareilly causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. In some cases, the infection may get into the blood stream causing more severe illness. Salmonella is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, older adults, or anyone with a compromised immune system.

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After receiving 10 new reported accidents, Baja Motorsports has re-announced the recall of its dirt bikes. The initial recall in March of 2011 was prompted because of a defect with the bikes fuel tank. According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, the fuel tanks can leak, which poses a fire and burn hazard to riders and bystanders. Baja received 16 reports of fires from the leaking fuel and 10 of these reports came after the March recall.

The recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes. The bikes were sold at Pep Boys and other motor sport stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2012. Consumers can identify the recalled bikes by the vehicle identification number, which will begin with "L98" and the letter "B" as the 10th character of the VIN. The model number and VIN are located on the bikes data plate, which is on the side of the goose neck (pictured below).

The attorneys of Jones Ward PLC represent hundreds of persons all across the country who have been injured by defective products, prescription drugs and medical devices. If you have any questions about any type of defective or recalled product, contact attorney Terrance Massey. You can reach him by phone at (502) 882-6000 or by email at tj@jonesward.com.

Club Car LLC has issued a recall of certain models of its utility and transport vehicles because of a defect with the brake pedals. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the break pedal mounting blocks can separate and crack, leading to a brake failure. The brake defect and the potential for a resulting crash prompted the recall.

The recalled vehicles were sold in various models, sizes and colors, at authorized Club Car dealers nationwide in April and May 2011. The following models, identified by model number, are subject to this recall:

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