by MediaBeast | Dec 10, 2014 | Legal Blog, recall, Consumer Alert
Nissan is recalling about 470,000 vehicles worldwide, including 133,000 in the United States, because of possible fuel leaks, the automaker said in a reportposted Tuesday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. The action covers the following...
by MediaBeast | Dec 1, 2014 | Legal Blog, Consumer Alert, childsafety
Thousands of kids have faced serious — and potentially deadly — side effects after consuming energy drinks, new research shows. (Photo: Aminart/Photolibrary/Getty Images) By Tia Ghose for Live Science More than 5,000 cases of people who got sick from energy...
by MediaBeast | Nov 25, 2014 | Legal Blog, Consumer Alert, childsafety
After reports of six fingertip amputations, four partial-fingertip amputations and one finger laceration, Graco Children’s Products has recalled about 4.7 million strollers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the...
by MediaBeast | Nov 20, 2014 | Legal Blog, Consumer Alert
In yet another boondoggle for consumers, Honda, GM, BMW and other automakers have begun recalling nearly eight million cars because of potentially defective airbags installed between 2002 and 2008 by safety parts manufacturer, Takata. If stored in climates with...
by MediaBeast | Nov 11, 2014 | Legal Blog, Consumer Alert
Popular Hello Kitty Toy being recalled. Units About 2.3 million in the U.S. In addition, about 200,000 were distributed in Canada. Description The recalled whistles are red and were included in a plastic Hello Kitty figurine holding a pink heart-shaped...
by MediaBeast | Nov 3, 2014 | Legal Blog, Consumer Alert
In honor of Talk About Your Medicines Month In honor of Talk About Your Medicines Month, read up on common mistakes to avoid with your prescriptions. You get the brand name over generic Yes, they’re cheaper, but generic drugs are just as effective as the brand name....
