Defective Products

If you’ve contracted a dangerous bacterial infection after heart valve replacements or coronary artery bypass graft surgery – and possibly received a warning letter from a hospital regarding a defective machine used during your operation – you need to contact Carr & Carr immediately.

Carr & Carr is currently investigating cases for patients who have developed severe bacterial infections associated with the use of a heater-cooler device used during heart surgeries.  Continue reading “DANGER ALERT: Heater-Cooler Units Used in Heart Surgeries Cause Infections”

Many people prefer a natural gas stove to an electric one. The fact that gas cooktops often provide better temperature control and are less expensive to operate make purchasing a gas stove an attractive option. The initial investment can be high, but it more than pays for the expense in the long run, many people agree. Continue reading “Defects in GE Gas Range Pose Health Threat”

Many consumer products are dangerous if their warnings are dismissed and the products are used incorrectly. Consider the cleaning products available at your grocery store, for example, or the power tools you use for lawn maintenance and other projects around the house.

SharkNinja has recalled 1.1 million blenders due to a laceration risk posed by the blender if a consumer pours the pitcher or inverts the pitcher after removing the lid while the loose stacked blade assembly is still inside the pitcher.  There have already been 53 consumers who have reported injuries. The recall involves 12 different models of Ninja professional blenders. Continue reading “SharkNinja Ninja blenders recalled”

The Fourth of July can be a dangerous holiday when adults and children are injured by defective fireworks.  Unfortunately, poorly designed or manufactured fireworks can explode at the wrong time, sending children and adults to hospital emergency rooms.  Homes or businesses can be damaged or destroyed by fires caused by fireworks. Continue reading “Fourth Of July Injuries May Be Caused By Defective Fireworks”

There are many products out in the market today that attempt to make our lives easier or more enjoyable; however, some have devastating consequences to users.  For example, SodaStream is advertised as a healthy alternative to commercially bottled beverages. The power behind the design is a CO2 carbonator that infuses ordinary tap water with carbonation to make it fizzy. But, stand back – way back – when hitting the carbonation button, according to a number of customer reviews. Continue reading “Danger Alert: SodaStream can cause serious injuries”

Approximately 34 million airbags manufactured by Takata are involved in the largest auto recalls ever, according to CNN Money.  The massive recall affects one out of every seven cars on U.S. roads today and is one of the largest consumer product recalls ever. Continue reading “Recall: 34 Million Exploding Takata Airbags”

If you have recently bought Sabra hummus, you need to check on the recalls occurring right now. Over 30,000 cases of Sabra Hummus have been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination.

While some Listeria cases may cause high fevers and nausea, it can be fatal for people with already weakened immune systems. Young children and pregnant women are also susceptible to more severe cases of food-borne illness as well.

Numerous complaints regarding potential fire hazards have been made to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) concerning the Biddeford Electric Blanket. Sold by major retailers such as Kohl’s, JCPenney and Target, Biddeford Electric Blankets come in several models, and retail for anywhere from $29.99 to $69.99. While they may keep you warm and cozy, these blankets are known to pose a substantial risk to both you and your home, a risk of which potential consumers need to be aware. Continue reading “Danger Alert: Biddeford Electric Blankets Pose Fire Hazard”

If your child has been burned or otherwise hurt while sleeping with a Dream Lite Pillow Pet, please contact Carr & Carr Attorneys. Continue reading “Dream Lites Pillow Pets: What To Do If Your Child Has Been Injured”

Just a couple of days after we posted a blog regarding problems we have learned about with Dream Lites Pillow Pets, we were contacted by a concerned mother. Fortunately, her daughter was not injured by the product, but look what she found as she started to replace the batteries; just imagine what tragedy could have occurred. Continue reading “Pillow Pets Dream Lites: Another Problem”

There have been numerous reports of problems with Pillow Pets Dream Lites. This is a product that is used by children. Continue reading “Dream Lites Pillow Pet Catches On Fire”

Low-T Drugs have recently been linked to serious heart problems

New medical research show that men using testosterone therapy could increase their risks of heart attack, stroke and even death.  This includes various prescription testosterone treatments which includes shots or injections, topical gels, and skin patches. Continue reading “Testosterone Lawsuit Attorneys Low-T Therapy Side Effects”

There are at least 325 incident reports involving Gree manufacturer dehumidifiers overheating and even catching fire. Continue reading “Gree Dehumidifier Recall Caught Fire”

Johnson & Johnson, the makers of DePuy Orthopaedics’ hip implant, estimated in 2011 that 36 percent of its all-metal devices surgically implanted in patients would fail within five years, according to The New York Times.  However, the medical giant chose not to release the failure rate information for the Articular Surface Replacement, or ASR, which was recalled in mid-2010.  The company’s information also indicates that implants are likely to fail prematurely during the next few years, meaning that thousands more patients will have to undergo painful, expensive surgery to replace the bad implants. Continue reading “Recall: DePuy Knew Of Hip Replacement Failures Long Before Recall”

About 1.3 million dishwashers have been recalled due to an electrical failure in the heating element that can pose a fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  GE has received 15 reports of the heating element failing.  Seven of these involved fires, three of which caused extensive property damage.  So far, there have been no reports of injuries. Continue reading “Recall: GE Dishwashers Due To Fire Hazard”

Airbag Injuries Can Be Caused By Defective Parts, Installation, Design, And More

Airbags in cars and trucks are designed to protect drivers and their passengers during a wreck.  However, sometimes, they malfunction.  As airbag injury attorneys, we have worked with clients whose airbags failed to deploy during a crash, and with people whose airbags deployed at improper times.  Either way, defective airbags can severely injury innocent people.  Injuries can be caused by inferior airbag parts, poor installation, faulty design or other factors. Continue reading “Airbag Accident Attorneys in Oklahoma”

Lawn Mower Injury:  negligence or defect?

With spring in Arkansas and Oklahoma comes spring cleaning, both indoors and out.  Getting yards cleaned up and mowed is one of the first priorities for many families this time of year.  But lawn mowers and other yard tools and equipment can be dangerous for both users and those who just happen to be nearby. Continue reading “Lawnmower Injuries May Be Caused By Negligence Or A Defective Product”