Most Recent Product Recalls Winter 2018At Bonina and Bonina, P.C., we keep a vigilant eye on businesses that manufacture and sell products to all consumers. After all, we are experienced products liability attorneys. At times, because of a dangerous or defective part or component, a company may recall a product. Consumers can track the recalls of toys and other products for children at safekids.org. They can track other product recalls at the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Here is a look at some of the most recent product recalls in the winter of 2018:
*Ionic Pro hair dryers
Hazard: The cord can become brittle near the base of the dryer, posing burn hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Recall date: February 14, 2018
Units: About 73,000 (In addition, about 1,000 units were sold in Canada)
*Bed Bath & Beyond UGG Hudson Comforters (garnet, navy, gray, and oatmeal)
Hazard: Mold inside the bedding which may cause respiratory problems or infection.
Remedy: Refund
Recall date: Mid January 2018
Units: About 175,000. Those sold between 8/24/17 and 10/17/27
*Vtech’s Shake & Sing Elephant Rattle
Hazard: Ears of unit may break off creating a choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall date: Mid January 2018, Recall # 18-083
Units: About 280,000 of model 80-184800 sold between November 2015 and November 2017
*Vtech Lullabies Travel Mobile
Hazard: The clamp that attaches the mobile to the crib rail may break, causing the mobile to fall, thus posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall date: Mid January 2018, Recall #18-084
Units: About 37,000 of models 80-503000 and 80-503050 sold between February 2017 and November 2017
If you’ve been harmed by a defective product, Bonina and Bonina, P.C. has the experience in product liability litigation to help you recover compensation from all responsible parties. When businesses sell a product in a defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer, they are subject to liability for any physical harm caused, whether to person or property.
Bonina and Bonina, P.C. is a law firm that provides representation in products liability matters throughout New York State. Contact us today at 1-888-MedLaw1 (888-633-5291) or online so we can help you. The consultation is free. Home and hospital visits are available. Se habla espaňol.]]>

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