Dec 10, 2021 | Blog, Product Liability
Maker Of Fifth Avenue Children’s Robes Fails To Meet The Federal Flammability Standards For Children’s Sleepwear, Posing A Risk Of Burn Injuries To Children
Recall Details
The recall involves Star Art in Linen-branded children’s 100% polyester robes. The robes were sold in six children’s sizes 2, 3-4, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, and 10-12 in the following seven colors: black, navy, blue plaid, red plaid, red, royal blue, and gray. The long-sleeved robes have two front pockets and two side seam belt loops with a matching belt. “Made in China” and “100% Polyester” are printed on a sewn-in label in the robes seam.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled children’s robes away from children and contact Mark of Fifth Avenue. Consumers can receive a full refund of the purchase price of the garment by cutting the robes in half, taking a photo of the cut garment, and sending an e-mail to [email protected] with the photos. All known purchasers will be contacted.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Online at www.Amazon.com and www.Walmart.com from August 2019 through June 2021 for between $35 and $45.
Manufacturer
Mark of Fifth Avenue, Harriman, N.Y.
Source: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, cpsc.gov/recalls.
Dec 9, 2021 | Blog, Car Problems Car Complaints
Class Action Lawsuit On Behalf Of Current Or Former Owners And/Or Lessees Of 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 & 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Vehicles
Consumers should be aware that a class action lawsuit was filed in United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, against General Motors, LLC (“GM”) on behalf of current or former owners and/or lessees of model year 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 (“Class Vehicles”).
According to the complaint, in April 2021, GM sent a letter to Plaintiff and Class Members informing them that the advertised gross combined weight rating (“GCWR”) on the Trailering Information Label for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 was inaccurate. According to Defendant GM’s disclosure, Plaintiff’s 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 had a GCWR of 15,000 pounds, which is 1,800 pounds less than the GCWR that Defendant GM used to advertise and sell the vehicles to Plaintiff and Class Members. Similarly, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was affected by incorrect Trailering Information Labels.
According to the complaint, had Plaintiff and Class Members known that the Class Vehicles’ actual GCWR at the time of purchase, and in light of the safety hazard posed by towing loads in excess of a vehicle’s capacity, they would have not bought the Class Vehicles or would have paid much less. Plaintiff and Class members, according to the complaint, have not received the value of their bargain in purchasing their Class Vehicles and have suffered damages.
VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS.
Dec 8, 2021 | Blog
Gift Cards As Scam Payment Method – According To The FTC, $148 Million Reported Lost In First Nine Months Of 2021, More Than All Of 2020
Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is making consumers aware that a Federal Trade Commission data spotlight shows that in the first nine months of 2021, consumers reported losing $148 million in scams where gift cards were used as the form of payment, an amount more than was reported in all of 2020.
Nearly 40,000 consumers reported using gift cards to pay a scammer in that time period. Most often, according to the FTC, consumers reported paying scammers who were impersonating large companies or government agencies.
One new development noted in the FTC’s data spotlight is the emergence of Target gift cards as the most popular choice for scammers in the reports received by the FTC. Target gift cards accounted for about $35 million in payments to scammers, more than twice as much as any other brand of gift cards. The median amount lost when consumers paid with Target gift cards, $2,500, was higher than any other brand of card, with nearly a third reporting losses of $5,000 or more.
Scammers also instructed consumers to purchase gift cards, regardless of the brand of card, from a Target store more often than any other location, according to the spotlight.
Since 2018, both the numbers of consumers filing reports in which gift cards were the form of payment to scammers and the amount they have reported lost have increased steadily. The spotlight also notes that consumers’ median reported loss to scammers when they pay with gift cards has increased from $700 to $1000.
The FTC has resources for consumers, including information on how to contact gift card companies to try to stop payments to scammers at ftc.gov/giftcards. The agency also has information for gift card retailers, including materials that can be posted in stores and used to train employees at ftc.gov/StopGiftCardScams.
Source: FTC.gov
Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Product Liability
Recall Of All Drugs Compounded At Edge Pharma, LLC
Process issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance for products intended to be sterile and could impact the safety and quality of non-sterile products.
Consumers should be aware that Edge Pharma is recalling all lots of all drugs compounded at Edge Pharma, due to process issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance for products intended to be sterile and could impact the safety and quality of non-sterile products.
Risk Statement: Administration of a drug product intended to be sterile, that is not sterile, could result in site specific infections as well as serious systemic infections which may be life- threatening.
To date, Edge Pharma, has not received and is not aware of any adverse events related to this recall.
The products being recalled are used for a variety of indications and are packaged in Containers, IV bags, Syringes, Drop containers, Vials, Bottles, and Jars.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Consumers and institutions that have Edge Pharma products should stop using the products immediately and may either return or discard the recalled lots.
- Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using these drug products.
Health professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
- Complete and submit the report online.
- Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration, MedWatch, The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.
Dec 7, 2021 | Car Problems Car Complaints
Ford Motor Company Recalling Certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport And Escape Vehicles – Rear Brake Linings May Have Been Manufactured Incorrectly
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall which MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following MAY APPLY to your vehicle if it is listed below. Please click on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) Recall ID Number below to learn more about the safety issue and the reason for the vehicle recall.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 114,996
Summary & Remedy
Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.” During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21C31. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to nhtsa.gov.
To find out if your vehicle is included in the recall, please use the NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool.
What Is A Vehicle Recall?
When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. The fix, or repair, can be accomplished by repairing, replacing, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car/vehicle.
What should I do if my vehicle is included in this recall?
If your vehicle is included in a specific recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.
For additional recall information, please click Vehicle Recall FAQs.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
VEHICLE OWNERS AND LESSEES AFFECTED BY AUTOMOTIVE DEFECTS OR SAFETY RECALLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT KEHOE LAW FIRM, P.C., [email protected], FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL LEGAL CLAIMS.
