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Monday, February 8, 2010

Toyota Prius recall imminent

Toyota decided Saturday to recall its latest Prius model in Japan, Japan's largest newspaper, the Yomiuri, reported. An announcement in the US is imminent.

It is likely the recall would not have occurred now, but Toyota is concerned about another repair- its reputation for safety.

Many dangerous products don't get recalled because they don't get news coverage. The Detroit Free Press is following the unfolding story well. John Feroleto

Labels: Prius, product liability, recalls, Toyota

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

U.S. had to force Toyota into safety recall

It took "an enormous effort" to get Toyota to recall vehicles prone to sudden acceleration, according to U S transportation secretary Ray LaHood.

"We're not finished with Toyota and are continuing to review possible defects and monitor the implementation of the recalls." He was likely referring to a concern over possible electronic cause- a subject of a future blog.

Also, the subject of a future blog is a problem with the Prius braking/wheel system which will likely be developing in the press.

LaHood told the Associated Press Toyota was "a little safety deaf." More: Detroit Free Press John Feroleto

Labels: Prius, Ray LaHood, recalls, Safety Recall, sudden acceleration, Toyota recall floor pan design

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Swine flu vaccine recall

The New York Times has reported that, "Sanofi-aventis," a producer of one type of swine flu vaccine has recalled 800,000 doses of the vaccine due to lack of potency.

The doses being recalled are low dose vaccines intended for babies between 6 and 35 months of age.

However, most of the doses have most likely already been administered to babies. Dr. Schuchat, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases has stated, "We think children who got the vaccine are fully protected, assuming they got the two shots we recommended for that age."
Christine Vogel

Labels: babies, recalls, swine flu, vaccine

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Toyota sudden acceleration recall

Toyota first framed the sudden unstoppable acceleration in it's vehicles as a floor mat problem.

However,we discussed the sudden accelerations as a product defect involving the floorpan/gas pedal. Fortunately, Toyota is replacing the gas pedals with a design not prone to sticking . There were hundreds of complaints and deaths, The Toyota Recall is important to users of the roads and our families and also to Toyota, which bills it's products as safe. John Feroleto

Labels: defective products, product safety, recalls

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Stroller roller manufacturer failed to disclose danger to babies

As an attorney who handles cases involving a defective product, often I see where the manufacturer knows the product is harmful, but fails to correct it when it could because it puts profits over people. Recently reported here was a warning about popular baby strollers which allow babies fingers to get amputated in the hinges.

This is not rocket science. Protection against what are called "pinch points" is basic in mechanical design. Pinch points are areas where parts come together and can amputate or badly injure a body part.

You see pinch points designed out on industrial machines, conveyors and all sorts of products. Where they can't be engineered out, protection can be provided by a shield, cover or other means.

As reported in the New York Post Maclaren knew of babies fingers getting amputated but failed to notify the Consumer Products Safety Commission when it first became aware of even a "potential danger" The corporation should be held accountable. John Feroleto

Labels: dangerous products, defective products, recalls

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