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April Product Recalls Reported by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Below you will find a list of products recalled within the month of April. All of these products pose a health and personal injury risk such as burn injuries, poisoning, choking/strangulation hazards, and wrongful death.

It is very important to frequently check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) to be sure you do not own or use any dangerous products. USCPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency developed in 1972 that strives to protect consumers from risks of serious injury or death from faulty products.

USCPSC’s responsibilities include:

  • Developing voluntary safety standards for manufacturers
  • Issuing and enforcing mandatory standards for manufacturers
  • Banning products if they are too dangerous for the public
  • Arranging a repair, replacement or refund with manufacturers of faulty products
  • Researching product hazards
  • Informing/educating the public and manufacturers of product standards, faulty products and hazards

Check out their 2020 performance report here if you are interested in the details of their recent work.

In the event that you are in possession of a faulty product, follow the instructions below, provided by the USCPSC. If you or a loved one have been injured due to a faulty product consult a personal injury attorney for guidance on your next steps and holding the wrongdoers accountable for causing harm.

 

dōTERRA Recalls 1.3 Million Bottles of Deep Blue, PastTense, and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

doTERRA – Deep Blue, PastTense, and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These products contain methyl salicylate which poses a risk of poisoning and

lacks child safe packaging.

How to Address Hazard

Store the products in a child proof location or dispose of the product.

Contact

doTERRA for a free replacement:

 

Infant Bath Seats Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Imported by BATTOP; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Amazon/BATTOP – Infant Bath Seats

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These bath seats do not meet stability standards, can tip, and pose a risk of

drowning.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the bath seat.

Contact

BATTOP for return instructions, free shipping, and a full refund:

  • E-mail: service@2battop.net

 

RH Recalls Children’s Bath Wraps Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

RH – Children’s Bath Wraps

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These robes fail to meet flammability standards increasing the risk of burn

injuries.

How to Address Hazard

 Stop using the bath wrap.

Contact

Contact RH for a full refund:

 

 

Epicure Recalls Glass Prep Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

Epicure – Glass Prep Bowls

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These bowls can break and pose a laceration hazard.

How to Address Hazard

Immediately stop using the bowls.

Contact

Epicure for a free replacement product:

 

Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard

Goal Zero – Power Cables

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The power cables pose a fire hazard and burn injury risk. The pin inside the

connector can deform and over heat.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the power cord immediately.

Contact

Goal Zero for a free replacement.

 

One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

One Million Greenworks and Power Works Pressure Washer Spray Guns, Distributed by HongKong Sun Rise Trading

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The spray gun poses an impact injury risk because the connector can break and

dislodge the hose or parts of the connector.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the recalled spray gun.

Contact

HongKong Sun Rise Trading for a free replacement of the spray gun handle.

 

Recalled GEO Wintergreen Organic Essential Oil

GEO Essential – Wintergreen Organic Essential Oil and Alleviate Organic Essential Oil

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These products contain methyl salicylate which poses a risk of poisoning if

consumed and lacks child safe packaging.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using and dispose the essential oils.

Contact

Geo Essential is automatically refunding customers the full purchase price through the distribution channel the oils were purchased.

 

Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Verizon – Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots – imported by Franklin Wireless

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The battery poses a fire and burn injury hazard.

How to Address Hazard

Prior to returning the product to Verizon, unplug it, store out of reach of

children, on top of a hard surface, with ventilation, away from combustibles.

If one must use the product for internet access:

  • Turn the hotspot on and allow the hotspot to receive two automatic software updates.
  • Leave the device powered on while it is plugged in.
  • The hotspot should be unplugged and turned off when not in use.

Contact

Verizon to receive a free replacement and return envelope for the dysfunctional hotspot.

 

Black Diamond Recalls PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; One Death Reported

Black Diamond – PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The transceiver can switch modes if it is not locked/installed in the harness preventing it from transmitting a signal. Emergency services may not be able to locate a skier/hiker in case of avalanche or emergency resulting in severe injury or death. One death has been reported.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the transceiver.

Contact

Black Diamond for a free replacement carrying system and updated user guide.

 

Battat Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Battat – Infant Teethers – Sold at Target

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These teethers pose a choking hazard. The plastic wings have detached from the body of the teether.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the teethers and keep away from children.

Contact

Return the teether at Target or contact Battat for a full refund.

 

Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard

Audio-Technica – Charging Cases with Wireless Headphones

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The case can overheat causing burn injuries and posing a fire hazard.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the charging case.

Contact

Audio-Technica for information regarding return of the charging case for a free replacement.

 

Target Recalls Cat & Jack Baby Rompers Due to Choking Hazard

Cat & Jack – Baby Rompers – Sold at Target

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The heart-shaped deals on the knees of the romper can peel off and cause choking if swallowed by children.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the romper and keep out of reach of children.

Contact

Target for a full refund.

 

Playgro Recalls Infant Activity Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Playgro – Infant Activity Rattles

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The rattles pose a choking hazard from the abacus ring on the horses’ back which can separate and release small beads.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the rattles and keep away from children.

Contact

Playgro for a free replacement.

 

BRAV USA Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazards

BRAV USA – Youth Jackets with Drawstrings

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The drawstrings in the hood and waist area can catch on playground equipment, or other objects causing a choking or entrapment hazard.

How to Address Hazard

Remove the drawstrings from the jacket or stop using the jacket.

Contact

BRAV USA for a full refund.

 

Brompton Bicycle Recalls Electric Folding Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Brompton Bicycle – Electric Folding Bicycle

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

A software malfunction can cause the electric system to continue assisting the motor and increase momentum when the rider is not pedaling. This can cause falls, injuries, and accidents.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the bike until you contact Brompton Electric for a free software upgrade.

Contact

Brompton Electric or a local authorized Brompton Electric dealer for the upgrade.

 

Metal Ware Recalls NESCO Coffee Bean Roasters Due to Fire Hazard

Metal Ware – NESCO Coffee Bean Roaster

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The roaster poses a fire hazard and burn risk by overheating.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the roaster.

Contact

Metal Ware for a full refund or a larger sum in the form of store credit.

 

Kawasaki USA Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Kawasaki USA – ATV & Recreational Off-Highway utility Vehicles

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The ATVs pose a fire hazard and burn risk because the fuel pump retainer plate bolts can loosen and lead to fuel leakage.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the ATVs and contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.

Contact

A Kawasaki dealer for a free repair to replace the bolts.

 

YYBA Recalls Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

YYBA – Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The packaging is not child resistant and lidocaine poses a poisoning risk to children.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the cream and store out of the reach of children.

Contact

YYBA for disposal instructions and a full refund.

 

Sauder Woodworking Recalls Counter Height Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Sauder Woodworking – Counter Height Bar Stools

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The stools can be unstable and pose a fall hazard.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the recalled bar stools.

Contact

Sauder Woodworking for a full refund.

 

UST Recalls Bottles of LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

UST – LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The packaging is not child resistant, and iron poses a poisoning risk to children.

How to Address Hazard

Store out of the reach of children.

Contact

LifeSeasons for a full refund.

 

Pool Heaters Recalled by Pentair Water Pool and Spa Due to Fire Hazard

Pentair Water Pool and Spa – Pool Heaters

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

A faulty connection can leak combustible gas and poses a fire hazard and burn risk.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the heaters and contact Pentair Pool and Spa for a free repair.

Contact

Pentair Pool and Spa for a free repair.

 

Recalled Products Sold by PTAC Crew and PTAC USA After Recalls Were Announced

PTAC Crew and PTAC USA refurbished and resold – previously recalled Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These products pose a burn injury risk and fire hazard.

How to Address Hazard

Stop using the machines and contact PTAC for repair or replacement.

Contact

PTAC for repair or replacement.

 

Modernist Pantry Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

Modernist Pantry – Sodium Hydroxide Products

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

These products pose a chemical burn risk and irritation to skin and eyes and are not in child resistant packaging.

How to Address Hazard

Store in a child proof location.

Contact

Modernist Pantry for child resistant packaging and updated label for free.

 

Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

American Honda – Off-Road Motorcycles

Safety Concern/ Injury Risk

The motorcycles can lose its drive force when the drive chain spontaneously breaks causing a crash risk.

How to Address Hazard

Stop driving the motorcycle and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer for a free repair.

Contact

An authorized Honda Powersports dealer for a free repair.

 

 

If you or a loved one has been injured, please call Donahue Law at (603) 357-2363 or message Charlie at the bottom of this page so we can fight for you. It’s your story and your settlement.

 

It costs nothing to talk with Donahue Law, and we don’t get paid until you win.

Jurors Care

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A few days ago I was approached by a fellow at the recycling center. He told me he was a juror in a trial I had years ago. It only took a few seconds before we were reminiscing about the case.

He wanted to know how my client was doing.

After all these years— 25 years or so anyway. At the time my client was a young boy riding a bike when he was struck by a car. How well I recalled the case; it was a great victory and I have such fond memories of his family.

These days my client is a grown man with a good job and his own family.

He’s doing quite well—- something the fellow at the recycling center was happy to hear.

After all these years he still cared about the people involved in the case he was asked to help decide.

Seat Belts and Auto Accident Injuries

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In 37 years as a personal injury lawyer in Keene, NH, I’ve seen a lot of needless suffering.

Seat belt use is one of the safest choices a driver or passenger can make according to the National Highway Transportation & Safety Administration ( NHTSA). NHTSA reports that seat belt use can reduce the risk of a fatal injury by 45% and moderate to critical injuries by 50%.

In their 2021 Highway Safety plan, New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHOHS) reports a disturbing trend of decreasing seatbelt usage rate.  The seatbelt usage rate has decreased from 76% of vehicle occupants to 71% between 2018 and 2019, which is in line with the five-year trend. This is alarmingly lower than the 2019 national average of 90.7%.

New Hampshire vehicle occupants younger than 18 are required to wear seat belts and child restraint systems, however, we are the only state that does not legally require adults over the age of 18 to wear a seat belt. Even though its not required, it is the smart and safe choice.

In 2019, 37 of the 90 fatalities in New Hampshire auto crashes were unrestrained drivers.

You can still hire an auto accident lawyer or personal injury attorney to make a claim for damages if you are injured in a car accident and are not wearing a seat-belt.

Allow me to suggest, however, that it’s better to wear your seatbelt, if not for yourself then for others in the car. If there’s a crash and you are not properly restrained, you could land on top of another vehicle occupant and cause serious injury. It’s not worth the risk. Be safe. Buckle up.

 

If you or a loved one have been injured in an auto accident, call Donahue Law at (603) 357-2363 or message me at the bottom of this page. I recognize every impact of an auto accident – financial, mental, and physical and am determined to make sure that the insurance company does too so you get the best outcome possible after one of your life’s most trying times.

It costs nothing to meet with me and I don’t get paid until you win. 

 

The insurance company wants a recorded statement, what do you do?

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Contact an injury lawyer right away. No good comes from subjecting yourself to a recorded statement from a representative of the person who caused you harm. They are not looking to help you, nor are they seeking the truth. They are looking to hurt you and slant the tables against you. Talk with a lawyer who will aggressively represent your interests and put the heat where it belongs – on the insurance company of the person who caused all this misery and upset. We do so without apology or any concern what the insurance company thinks.

Charlie Donahue

Injury Lawyer

Alternative Dispute Resolution

That’s a fancy legal phrase for a way to end a case without going to trial.

In NH, some form of ADR is required for all cases in suit.

The court wants to encourage parties to settle their disputes. This alleviates a burden and expense on the court. Jury trials are costly.

The most common is Mediation, an informal meeting of the parties and their lawyers with a neutral. It is non-binding. There is no science to it, and every mediation is different.

I’m happy to talk with you about details. If your lawyer suggests mediation, make sure they explain fully the game plan. I’ve seen too many cases where a lawyer just agrees on a mediator and shows up with their client. That’s not enough. Not all mediators are good, and I give great thought to which mediator I think would be best depending on the case, my client and the other side (lawyer and client!).

Make sure you and your lawyer have a strategy and you are fully advised on how the process works.

I’ll save the other form called Arbitration for a later blog. Generally it is binding and is done by a single arbitrator or a panel of 3 (where each party names an arbitrator and the 2 hand-picked people choose a third).

Have a great day.

Charlie

“The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.”

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I wish I could take credit for this great quote.

These are the words of one of the world’s greatest spiritual writers – Thomas Merton.

Of course, I immediately applied them to injury law and dealing with insurance companies.

Unless the insurance company knows you are prepared to go all the way, you will get shortchanged.

There are no short-cuts in this line of work – none.

No such thing as a strong letter to threaten these companies – only hard work. Smart and determined focus will get the results you deserve.

These days, more than ever, the insurance companies are looking to take advantage.

Their obligation is to their stockholders, not you.

Charlie Donahue

Injury Lawyer

Reminiscing

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At a tour of the Aquarium in Atlanta. Tour guide is a graduate of Georgia Tech – very pleasant and knowledgeable.

40 years ago I was a National Park Ranger giving tours.

Never realized what good training it was for trial law.

The tour guide is a teacher, a guide – as is the trial lawyer in an injury case.

If you are interesting, creative, in-tune with your audience (jury) and credible, the tour (trial) will go well.

Charlie Donahue

Injury Lawyer

What to do when the insurance adjuster, driving a vehicle with an insurance company logo, shows up at your door…

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Don’t let them in.

They’ll have a checkbook with the authority to write you a puny check.

Don’t settle.

Don’t fall for it.

Keep your eye on the logo, and remember who they work for – it’s not you.

They might seem very nice, and they might be nice people, but they do not have your best interests at heart.

Call a lawyer before you ever consider talking with them, let alone let them in your house.

Charlie Donahue

Injury Lawyer

Just got this testimonial from a client.

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Charlie and his team are by far the best in the business. They worked with me on a tough case that was a fight from beginning to end. Charlie was with me every step of the way, always being honest and transparent, yet also optimistic regardless of the situation. Nobody else I would have chosen, and I could not have asked for better representation. Charlie and his team come with my highest recommendations.

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