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1.2 Million Graco High Chairs Recalled

March 19th, 2010

Approximately 1.2 million Graco Harmony™ High Chairs are being recalled due to a fall hazard to children. If your family has one of these chairs, you should stop using it immediately.

The screws holding the front legs of the chair can loosen and fall out. Also, the plastic bracket on the back legs can crack, which causes the chair to become unstable and tip over. The high chair, which was manufactured from November 2003 through December 2009, is no longer in production.

The chairs were sold for between $70 and $120 at Target, Target.com, Walmart, Walmart.com, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, and other retailers from December 2003 to March 2010.

To order a free repair kit, call Graco toll-free at 877-842-3206 or visit gracobaby.com.

If your child has been injured while using one of these high chairs, contact the recalled baby products attorneys at Carr & Carr. With offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, we can help determine what legal steps you should take.

Harmony™ High Chair models included in the recall are (model number can be found on the label located on the underside of the foot rest):

3920BAN
3920BAN2
3920BEB
3920BEBB
3920COV
3920DOH
3920GEI
3920GEIDSP
3920GRN
3920HMP
3920IVY
3920LAU
3920PKR
3930DDH
3930DHO
3935CAL
3935OXB
3935PKR
3935PKRDSP
3935SPM
3935SPMDSP
3935THR
3935THR2
3935THR3
3940BIA
3940BIADSP
3940CAP
3940CLE
3940COT
3940DRM
3940HML
3940MCH
3940NGS
3940SAV
3940SLT
3940SPT
3940STA
3940UNN
3951CLO
3951CLT
3951COT
3951ORC
3951WLO
3955WSR
3960BGN
3960CJG
3960CNP
3960GGG
3980CNR
3E00ABB
3E00BAT
3E00DCF
3E00DCFDSP
3E00DGP
3E00DGPDSP
3E00GPK
3E01BDS
3E01BDSCA
3E01DNY
3E01DNY1
3E01ELP
3E01ELPDSP

Note: These model numbers may begin with the letter A, B, C, or D

Additional Models:

1752404
1755859
1755860
1757259
1757412
1760429

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Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million Cars Due To Sticking Accelerator Pedal

January 29th, 2010

Separate From On-Going Recall Involving
Floor Mat Pedal Entrapment Issue

Toyota has recalled approximately 2.3 million vehicles due to the dangerous possibility of sticking accelerator pedals. The problem can occur when the accelerator pedal becomes hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or mechanically stick in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash. Vehicles being recalled are:

• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

The condition can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or stuck in a partially depressed position.

In the event that a driver experiences this problem, the vehicle can be controlled with firm and steady application of the brakes. Brakes should not be pumped repeatedly because it could deplete vacuum assist, requiring stronger brake pedal pressure. The vehicle should be driven to the nearest safe location and the engine shut off.

Click here for details from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This recall is in addition to the recall of approximately 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats. Click here for details of the recall last fall.

If you own of one the recalled Toyota cars or SUVs, contact the Oklahoma’s vehicle recall lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law. With offices in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the experienced Oklahoma consumer recall lawyers at Carr & Carr can assist you no matter where you live. Carr & Carr has been helping Oklahoma families for more than 36 years.

Tags: accidents, consumer
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Major Recall of Umbrella Strollers

November 20th, 2009

At least 1 million umbrella strollers have been recalled by Maclaren due to a potential hazard to children’s fingers by the opening and closing of the side hinge mechanism.

Over the past 10 years, 15 reports of injuries have been received by Maclaren and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Manufactured in China and sold across the US, the particular models subject to recall include the following:

Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Maclaren for a free repair kit at (877) 688-2326.

If you have been injured by an umbrella stroller, contact the Oklahoma defective product lawyers at Carr and Carr Attorneys. Our defective product attorneys have offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and can meet with you wherever you are located.

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Health Complications from Transvaginal Mesh Patches

October 29th, 2009

Since 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received at least 1,000 reports from women who have suffered severe health complications due to defective transvaginal patches.

The patches were designed to support internal organs that are no longer supported by the vaginal wall due to childbirth. However, many women have complained of severe side effects such as:

Urinary Incontinence
Severe Bleeding
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Vaginal Scarring
Bowel, Bladder and Blood Vessel Perforation

In October 2008 and February 2009, the FDA issued a series of Public Health Notifications confirming the accuracy of these complaints against the patches.

In addition to the resulting health complications, many women have had to undergo additional surgical procedures and various treatments such as IV therapy, blood transfusions, and drainage of hematomas or abscesses.

Manufactures of transvaginal patches include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon, Gynecare and Johnson & Johnson.

Women who believe they are experiencing adverse health symptoms due to transvaginal patches are urged to seek medical attention as soon as possible and contact the medical provider who inserted the patch.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries resulting from the use of a transvaginal patch, contact the experienced Oklahoma personal injury and product liability attorneys at Carr & Carr today. We have over 36 years of experience in helping victims of negligence obtain the compensation they deserve.

Tags: Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon, Gynecare, Johnson & Johnson, transvaginal
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Health Risks from Contaminated Dietary Supplements

October 29th, 2009

In August 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced that more than 140 dietary supplements have been found to contain active, undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, toxic plant materials, heavy metals, and bacteria..

Many of these supplements are marketed to people with diabetes, high cholesterol, insomnia and those interested in weight loss and sexual enhancement.

Because of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), dietary supplements are presumed to be safe and can be marketed with little oversight from the FDA.

And although manufacturers have been required to report adverse reactions from their supplements to the FDA since 2007, most of the 50,000 supposed reactions that occur every year remain unreported.

Furthermore, dishonest manufacturers make it difficult for the FDA to detect undeclared ingredients by using pharmaceutical analogues. Adverse reactions from analogues, such as liver damage, have been reported in Britain, China and Japan.

If you are currently using dietary supplements for any reason, consult your physician today to ensure that you are not at risk.

If you feel you have been injured by a dietary supplement, contact the Oklahoma personal injury attorneys at Carr and Carr Attorneys for a free evaluation. We have represented thousands of Oklahomans for over 36 years.

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