Posts tagged Defective Products

• Weber Gas Grills Recalled

  Shannon Weidemann | March 10, 2007 7:53 PM | 0 CommentsTopeka, KS Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Weber has recalled several models of gas grills due to a potential fire hazard. The gas hose on the side burner may have been damaged during shipping allowing gas to leak. This recall involves the Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series gas grills which are designed to be used with either natural gas or with liquid propane gas tanks, and are equipped with a flush-mounted side burner accessory. All...

• Hernia Patch Recalled

  Shannon Weidemann | February 07, 2007 10:00 PM | 0 CommentsTopeka, KS Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The Composix® Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch recall was upgraded to a Class 1 by the FDA because the device could cause serious health problems or death. People who have had hernia repair surgery should contact their doctor or hospital to find out if they are included in the recall. They should pay attention for the following symptoms: fever, tenderness at the site of the surgery, and/or persistent...

• New Warning on Guidant Heart Defibrillators

  Matthew Bergmann | August 05, 2006 2:30 PM | 0 CommentsTopeka, KS Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The Boston Scientific Co. has issued a warning to doctors that another 996 defibrillators made by its Guidant unit may be defecitve, placing receiptents of the deivice at high risk for sudden cardiac death.No deaths or injuries have been linked to the battery failures, the Natick, Mass.-based company said Monday. The defect, a faulty low-voltage capacitor, was confirmed in 30 defibrillators...

• Ex Cop Sues Taser Company

  James B. Biggs | May 15, 2006 12:14 PM | 0 CommentsTopeka, KS Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  A lawsuit has been filed against a leading manufacturer of stun guns, alleging that the company has mislead law enforcement officers about possible dangers that could occur during training exercises. A former Kansas City, Kan., police officer has filed a lawsuit against Taser International Inc., contending an electrical shock from a Taser stun gun during a training exercise caused muscle...

• Medtronic: Major Recall of Marquis ICD Models

  Matthew Bergmann | March 11, 2006 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsTopeka, KS Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  On February 11, 2005, Medtronic, Inc., the nation's leading manufacturer of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), issued a warning to physicians regarding a defect in approximately 80,000 Marquis ICD models. ICDs are designed to detect heartbeat irregularities and restore normal rhythm by sending an electrical pulse to the heart.Medtronic, Inc. revealed that a battery shortening...

• Guidant Recalls Heart Defibrillators

  Matthew Bergmann | February 26, 2006 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsTopeka, KS Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  On June 21, 2005, Guidant Corp. announced the recall of approximately 50,000 heart defibrillators after device failures led to several patient injuries and two deaths. Guidant warned that certain models sometimes short circuit, preventing the cardio device from delivering an electric shock to the heart in order to restore a normal heartbeat. The short circuit may also cause accelerated battery...

• Defective Product Recalls

  Staff Writer | December 08, 2005 10:59 AM | 0 CommentsTopeka, KS Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The Wichita Eagle provides a list of defective products that are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The list includes defective trestle ladders, electric tower fans, baby cribs, kids' activity trunks, sweatshirts, ATVs and other items.Continuously updated information on product recalls and safety news is available at www.cpsc.gov.