On April 23, 2020, Natural Health Partners issued a recall for their Dr. Mercola Wintergreen Essential Oil. According to the recall, number 20-736, the products (which contain methyl salicylate) are not in child resistant packaging. The products violate Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requirements and pose a significant risk of poisoning to children – as […]

On June 18, 2020, Modus Furniture issued a recall for their Brighton, Travis, and Bevelle dressers. According to the recall, number 20-752, the dressers are unstable if the mirrors are not installed; the dressers pose a tip-over and entrapment risk that could lead to injuries or death to children. The dressers also fail to comply […]

On July 15, 2020, Nutraceutical Corporation issued a recall for their Simplers Botanicals Organic Wintergreen (Gaultheria Fragrantissiam) Essential Oil. According to the recall, recall number 20-148, the product is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). Because the product contains methyl salicylate, young children are at risk of […]

On June 24, 2020, The Furniture Connexion issued a recall for their Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches. According to the recall, number 20-142, the recalled benches can tip over while they are in use; this poses a significant fall and injury risk to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 5,400 products. The recall specifically involves […]

On December 6, 2019, WilliamsRDM issued a recall for the StoveTop FireStop Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors. According to the recall (number 20-037), the StoveTop FireStop (STFS) Rangehood and Microhood Automatic Cooktop Fire Suppressors can fail to activate the seal openings designed to allow the suppressant powder to feed out of the canister […]

On February 13, 2020, Yamaha issued a recall for some of the golf cars. According to the recall, recall number 20-718, the front wheel hubs on the golf cars can become cracked, causing the front wheels to detach; this poses a crash risk that could lead to injury or even death to users or bystanders. […]

On November 26, 2019, Yamaha issued a recall for the 2018 and 2019 Yamaha EF2000iS portable generators. According to the recall (20-710), the fuel tank in the portable generators can leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and burns. Approximately 10,000 units are included in the recall. The recall specifically includes both the 2018 and […]

On July 9, 2020, DaVinci issued a recall for their Bailey bassinets. According to the recall, recall number 20-762, the recalled bassinets’ mattress support can become disengaged, resulting in fall and entrapment risks to infants. The recall has affected approximately 3,000 products in the U.S. It is important to note that the bassinets had previously […]

On May 27, 2020, Primark issued a recall for their Wide Fit Kitten Heel Court Pumps. According to the recall, number 20-127, the leather insock in the shoes has high levels of Chromium VI; this results in a risk of skin irritation. The recall has affected approximately 1,700 products. The recall specifically involves the Primark […]

On June 10, 2020, Island Wear issued a recall for their Umbrella Strollers. According to the recall, number 20-132, the recalled strollers violate the federal Carriages and Strollers Safety standard. Because of the location of the restraint system, there is a large gap between the restraint and the seat; therefore, the child can potentially slip […]

On May 27, 2020, Sanvall Enterprises issued a recall for their Rapid Alivio Pain Relieving Roll-On product. According to the recall, number 20-126, the product contains methyl salicylate, which must be packaged in child-resistant packaging (based on the Poison Prevention Packaging Act). Because the product packaging is not child resistant, young children could potentially ingest […]

On May 20, 2020, Stargate Apparel issued a recall for their Bunz Kidz Children’s Sleepwear Sets. According to the recall, number 20-125, the children’s sleepwear sets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear; the flammability standard requires sleepwear to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant. This poses a risk of burn injuries […]

On August 12, 2020, Thule Group issued a recall for their Thule Sleek strollers. According to the recall, number 20-164, the handlebar on the strollers can detach; this results in an injury risk to children. The recall has affected approximately 4,000 products in the U.S. The recall specifically involves the Thule Sleek strollers sold in […]

On August 11, 2020, Transform issued a recall for the Essential Home Belmont 2.0 four-drawer chests. According to the recall, number 20-161, the recalled drawer chests are unstable and ca tip over if they are not anchored to the wall; this represents a serious tip-over and entrapment risk to children, possibly resulting in injuries or […]

On May 14, 2020, Organic Pure Oil issued a recall for their Wintergreen Essential Oil. According to the recall, recall number 20-745, the product (which contains methyl salicylate) is not contained in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). Because of the packaging issue, the product represents a poisoning risk to […]

If you live in the San Francisco area or nearby communities like Daly City, San Mateo, or Santa Rosa, you know that the cost of owning a home is massive. Real estate in these areas is some of the most costly in the state and even the country. So, many people turn to the next […]

When you are staying in a hotel, motel, apartment, or other property that you do not own, it is vital that you understand your obligation for the care of the space and also what the owner of the property is legally obligated to provide in the space to help ensure your safety. One such item […]

California is a popular tourist spot because of the lovely weather and the many attractions and natural beauty of the state. But it is also a very popular destination for travelers who want to go on a cruise. With many large ports such as San Diego, Long Beach, and San Francisco, there are many options […]

Were you or a member of your family sexually abused by a Benedictine monk or nun? Have you thought about the possibility of suing the Catholic Church for sexual abuse by one of its clerics? Most people have some level of familiarity with Catholic priests, but the Benedictines are shrouded in mystery. Officially known as […]

When staying at a California hotel, you might not be aware that they allow guests to bring their dogs with them for their stay. Unless you are a pet owner and want to bring your dog, this question might never come to mind when researching where to stay or reviewing hotel websites. It makes little […]