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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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Dorel Asia Recalls 635,000 Cribs That Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards

January 22nd, 2010

One infant death and 10 injuries reported

Dorel Asia SRL is voluntary recalling cribs that pose strangulation and suffocation hazards to infants and toddlers. All consumers, including those in Oklahoma, should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. About 635,000 drop-side and non-drop side cribs are affected. The cribs were sold for between $120 and $700 nationwide at Walmart, K-Mart and Sears from January 2005 through December 2009. If you have purchased any of these recalled products or have been injured by them, contact the Oklahoma crib lawyers at Carr and Carr Attorneys law firm. Each lawyer will help you see if you can obtain compensation for either purchasing one of these recalled cribs or being injured while using the crib.

The drop-side hardware can fail, causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can be trapped and suffocate or strangle. These cribs can also pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is broken. This can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping and handling.

The following Dorel Asia cribs are being recalled:

WM1633 (Drop side): 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
WM1633-0 (Drop side): 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry (no castors)
WM1676BC (Fixed): 4-1 Bethany James Crib – Walnut
WM1676BCR-DC (Fixed): 2-1 Crib – Walnut
WM2163 (Fixed): 4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
WM2163DC (Fixed): 4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
WM1633-0-DC (Fixed): 3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors)
GP004B3EGR (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible – Espresso
GP004B3WGR (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible – White
GP006BCEGR (Drop side): Single – Espresso
GP006BCWGR (Drop side: Single – White
DA1615B3 (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible Crib – Natural
DAKM5132 (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible Crib – White
DASE5005 (Drop side): Cottage Hill Single Crib – White
DASE5009 (Drop side): Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
DA0504KMC-1N (Drop side): 3-1 Heritage Crib – Natural
DA0504KMC-1W (Drop side): 3-1 Heritage Crib – White
DA1614B3 (Drop side): 3-1 Lexington Crib – Cherry
DAKM5152 (Drop side): Single Jenny Lind Crib – Walnut
DASE5015 (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible – Toffee

Parents should not use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts. To help keep your crib sturdy, tighten its hardware from time to time. When using a drop-side crib, check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, never try to repair any side of the crib, especially with duct tape, wire or rope.

Click here to see more info including pictures.

Log on to www.dorel-asia.com to order a free replacement kit.

If you or a loved one has purchased one of these Dorel cribs, contact the Oklahoma defective products attorneys at Carr & Carr. With offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the experienced Oklahoma consumer recall lawyers at Carr & Carr can assist you no matter where you live.

Tags: babies, baby, children, consumer, cribs, Dorel
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Tylenol Recall Expands to 60 Million Bottles

January 15th, 2010

More than two dozen over-the-counter medications affected

A recall of Tylenol products now includes 27 products which are sold over the counter. Items being recalled include:

Children’s Motrin
Children’s Tylenol
Benadryl
Extra Strength Tylenol
Motrin IB
Regular Strength Tylenol
Rolaids
Simply Sleep
St. Joseph Aspirin
Tylenol 8-HourTylenol Arthritis
Tylenol PM

For a detailed list of products along with lot numbers and UPC codes, click here. If you have purchased any of these recalled Tylenol products, please contact the lawfirm at Carr & Carr where our Oklahoma lawyers will assist you.

The voluntary recall started in December 2009 and expanded in mid-January after consumers complained of stomach problems. Many consumers said the pills had a musty or moldy smell.

McNeil Healthcare LLC, associated with Johnson & Johnson that manufactures Tylenol products, linked the problem to the presence of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisale (TBA), which results from the breakdown of a chemical in wood pallets used to transport and store packing materials for the drugs.

The company indicated in a statement that the musty-smelling chemical thought to be the cause of the sickness poses no risk to those who ingest it beyond the nausea, vomiting and other stomach problems that have been reported.

“The health effects of this chemical have not been well studied but no serious events have been documented in the medical literature,” the statement reads.

Oklahoma consumers who purchased the affected products should stop using them and contact McNeil to get a refund or a replacement. For information, visit www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call toll-free (888) 222-6036.

If you or someone you know has taken the recalled Tylenol tablets, contact the Oklahoma Tylenol recall lawyers at Carr and Carr Attorneys. The Oklahoma pharmaceutical attorneys at Carr & Carr have represented many Oklahomans that have been injured by pharmaceutical drugs. Our Oklahoma pharmaceutical attorneys are located in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and can travel anywhere to meet with you.

Tags: Tylenol
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Millions of Fatal Cribs Recalled

December 1st, 2009

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the largest crib recall in history–2.1 million Stork Craft drop-down cribs.

The recall was announced after it was discovered that the drop-down sides of the cribs became detached and dozens of babies became entrapped between the side and the crib frame, or fell out of the crib altogether. So far, there have been 100 reported incidents of infants being caught between the drop-side and the mattress, 4 of which resulted in death.

However, not all drop-down models have been recalled–only those with plastic hardware and a one-hand system to drop the side rail.

If you or someone you love has been hurt by Stork Craft drop-down cribs, contact the Oklahoma Stork Craft drop-down cribs Lawyers today at Carr and Carr Attorneys. We have handled product liability cases for over 36 years and would be glad to go over your potential case for you for free.

Tags: crib recall, drop-side, Stork Craft
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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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