ATTENTION GYM RATS: THE PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEYS AT CHAMPION LAW SPEAK OUT ON EXERCISE EQUIPMENT THAT COULD AMPUTATE YOUR FINGERS

On April 27, 2009, the CPSC and Paramount Fitness  announced a recall of a leg curl machine after receiving reports of the machine amputating and crushing fingers.  The defective product is the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine - a machine designed to work the hamstrings. After hearing about the crushing and amputation injuries in the field, Paramount admitted it had a problem with a design flaw – one that would lead to product liability for the company – that allows people to get their hand caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine. 

 So if you have one of these machines at home or use one at the gym, stop!

Contact Paramount and get the machine fixed.  If you’ve already been hurt by one of these defective leg curl machines, call the St. Paul, Minnesota product liability attorneys at Champion Law LLC.  Nate Bjerke, the head of litigation at Champion Law, worked for years defending manufacturers like Paramount in product liability lawsuits, but now works exclusively for people like you who have been injured by dangerous and defective products.

So call product liability attorney Nate Bjerke at 651.766.5886 or visit Champion Law’s web-site to learn more about the firm or discuss your case over e-mail.

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEY, NATE BJERKE OF CHAMPION LAW, SPEAKS OUT ON ZIMMER DUROM CUP HIP IMPLANTS

I have blogged about Zimmer Durom Cup Hip implants in the past [INSERT A LINK TO THE BLOG HERE].  Briefly, Zimmer instituted a “stop sale” on its Durom Cup hip implants on July 24, 2008.  The Zimmer Durom Cup sale freeze was prompted by a letter sent to Zimmer and surgeons across the country by a leading orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, Dr. Larry Dorr.  Dr. Dorr, who had used the Zimmer Durom Cup implant on over a hundred patients, began noticing a high failure rate in the Durom Cup.  In a letter to his colleagues at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dr. Dorr noted the following concerning the Zimmer Durom cup implants:

• The failure rate was very high in the first two years after the Zimmer Durom cup was implanted;
• Symptoms were classic for loose implants;
• The cups would “just pop free”;
• He did not believe the fixation surface on the cups was good;
• The cups were not properly seating to the pelvic bone; and
• He stopped using the cups after the first time he had to replace a Zimmer Durom Cup implant.

Dr. Dorr wrote this letter concerning the Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant on April 22, 2008 and Zimmer finally stopped selling the Durom Cup implant on July 24, 2008.  Zimmer sent a letter to doctors and patients recommending that doctors monitor their Durom Cup patients closely.   

Zimmer seemed to be taking a step in the right direction when by offering to pay for revision surgeries for people who had the bad hips in exchange for a complete release of any additional claims.  (As a product liability attorney, I don’t think this is adequate because it does not account for rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, or compensation for the time lost and pain a patient suffers.)  It seems now that Zimmer has hardened it stance.  In a case Champion Law is handling, Zimmer refused to pay for the revision surgery ahead of time like they reportedly had done in the past.  Why Zimmer is taking this stance is anyone’s guess – it seems odd in light of the clear product problems. 

In light of this stance by Zimmer, Nate Bjerke and his law firm, Champion Law LLC, are gearing up for a fight.  If you or someone you know had a defective Zimmer Durom Cup implant go bad, call product liability attorney Nate Bjerke of Champion Law LLC at 866-778-2919 or 651-766-5886 or e-mail us by logging on to http://www.champion-law.com/.  We promise to answer your questions without the pushy sales pitch.

PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEYS DISCUSS INFANT CHILD SEAT RECALL

Child Seat Recall

On April 24, 2009, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of yet another child seat.  This product defect relates to seats manufactured by Team-Tex America.  The defective child seats being recalled are certain Babyride infant child restraint systems, Model 374199, manufactured on December 18, 2008. The belt routing label with the “horizontal reference line” is incorrectly placed on the child restraint system which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraints Systems.”

 If the belt isn’t routed properly, the child can be hurt or killed in a crash.  If you have questions about whether your seat is subject to the recall, contact Team-Tex at 1-877-912-1313.  Or call the product liability and safety lawyers at Champion Law LLC.  We love fighting for people who have been hurt by dangerous and defective products.  But we’d rather help you and your family to avoid getting hurt in the first place.  You can call us anytime at 651.766.5886 or visit our website.

ATTENTION SPECIALIZED BIKE RIDERS: BEWARE OF PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFECTS!

Minnesota and Wisconsin Product Liability Lawyer Is Concerned With Your Safety.

 

You’re an experience rider.  You paid good money for your Specialized bike.

(Probably lots and lots of money.)  So don’t get tossed when the bike fails you! You need to know about recalls on Specialized handlebars and cable-stops before you get hurt.  Or, if you’ve already been hurt because of one of these product defects, you need to know that attorney Nate Bjerke and the product liability lawyers at Champion Law LLC can tell you about your rights and claims. 

The first Specialized recall relates to breaking handlebars.  This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. One rider had the handlebars break, causing a crash and head trauma. 

 

 

  

 

The second recall relates to the cable stop.  The cable stop on some bikes can loosen.  The recall is for the following bikes: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models.

 

 

2004 Roubaix Pro

 

2004 Roubiax Comp

  

Single Rivet Cable Stop IS Recalled

 

Double Rivet Cable Stop Is Not Recalled

 

Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles. One rider had the cable stop loosen, lost control and ended up with fractures and surgery.  

If you have one of these bikes, stop riding it!  Call your dealer and get the parts replaced – Specialized will pick up the tab. 

 If we’re getting to you too late and you’ve already been hurt, call Nate Bjerke, or one of the other lawyers at his firm, Champion Law LLC at 866-778-2919. 

 

Why should you call Nate Bjerke instead of some other lawyer?  Because Nate and Champion Law know product liability cases inside and out.  Nate used to defend giant manufacturing companies and knows that even when they recall products, they don’t always treat people who have been hurt by those defective products fairly. Champion Law levels the playing field.  

 

 

 

 

 

Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

MN and WI Personal Injury Lawyers On Automobile Accident Law

Unfortunately, at some time in our lives, most of us will experience an automobile accident. When you are in a car accident, even if you are not injured, there are certain things that you should and should not do. If you are involved in litigation arising from a car accident, you will benefit from consulting Personal injury lawyer.

Automobile Accident Law

·         Stay At The Scene

·         Safeguard The Injured

·         Obtain Information

·         Do Not Admit Fault

·         Get Medical Care

The personal injury attorneys at Champion Law are experienced in knowing how to build and negotiate your case with the insurance companies, and if necessary, know how to take your case to trial. They know the governing laws backwards and forwards. Insurance companies will typically do everything they can to take advantage of you and try to effect the lowest possible settlement. Our attorneys are in a good position to help you obtain a favorable settlement that significantly exceeds what you can obtain on your own.

We have put together a free booklet The 5 Traps That Can Kill Your Personal Injury Case as an aide in determining if an attorney is the right choice for you.

At Champion Law, we can help you:

·         Receive payment for your medical bills

·         Collect compensation for lost time from work

·         See to it that you and your family is taken care of

·         File your paperwork

·         Make calls on your behalf

·         Answer all of your questions as they arise

·         Receive 100% of the compensation you deserve

Contact us at Champion Law today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919 for a free consult. Or visit our website at www.champion-law.com to request our free booklet, The 5 Traps That Can Kill Your Personal Injury Case

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN BICYCLE PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEYS DISCUSS CANNONDALE BICYLCE RECALL

Cannondale Bicycle Recall – 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5 and Six Carbon 6 Bicycles

 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Cannondale announced a voluntary recall of several defective Cannondale bicycles.  The Cannondale bicycles included in this recall are the 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5 and Six Carbon 6 Bicycles.  This recall affects about 1,300 bicycles. 

The hazard arises from the fact that the Cannondale bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. Photographs are included below:

 

 

 

Consumers should should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair.  For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Cannondale’s Web site at www.cannondale.com.

 I you have any questions about bicycle safety or product liability law, visit our web-site at http://www.champion-law.com/ or call one of our Minnesota and Wisconsin product liability lawyers at 651.766.5886. 

 

  

Nate Bjerke

Champion Law LLC

3252 Rice Street

St. Paul, MN 55126

(t)651.766.5886

(f)651.766.5235

www.champion-law.com

 

Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and California

 

 

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN PERSONAL INJURY AND PRODUCT SAFETY AND LIABILITY ATTORNEYS

The Consumer Product Safety Commission released a timely warning concerning deadly fires and carbon monoxide hazards with winter home heating.  According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), there have been more than 150 residential fires that resulted in more than 200 deaths since Thanksgiving, 2008. These statistics have led the USFA and fire chiefs to declare the holiday season and start of the new year as one of the deadliest in recent memory.

 

As all of us look for ways to save money in these tough economic times, the concern over additional fire deaths and carbon monoxide poisonings from alternative heating sources is heightened.

 

Home heating equipment is among the top causes of fires and CO Poisonings. From 2003 through 2005, there was an annual average of 57,300 fires and 270 fire deaths associated with portable heaters, central heating systems, and fireplaces and chimneys. There were also 68 deaths, on average, from carbon monoxide poisoning each year associated with these products.

 

Many of us are opting to use space heaters to help heat our homes. Take precautions when using space heaters, fireplaces or other heating sources to help stay warm this winter. Specifically, keep space heaters away from bedding, drapes, shaggy rugs or other things that could catch on fire.  Never use gasoline in a kerosene space heater. Even small amounts of gasoline mixed with kerosene can increase the risk of a fire.

 

The product liability and safety attorneys at Champion Law also recommend using a space heater that has been tested to the latest safety standards and certified by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory. These heaters will have the most up-to-date safety features; older space heaters may not meet the newer safety standards. An unvented gas space heater that meets current safety standards will shut off if oxygen levels fall too low.

 

Do not use portable propane space heaters indoors or in any confined space unless they are specifically designed for indoor use. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use.

 

If you have any questions about the safety of space heaters or product liability and safety in general, contact the Minnesota and Wisconsin product liability and safety attorneys at Champion Law by visiting our web-site at www.Champion-Law.com or call us at 651.766.5886. 

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN CHILD SAFETY SEAT LAWYERS DISCUSS RECARDO/SIGNO CHILD SEAT RECALL

Recardo/Signo Child Seat Recall discused by MN & WI Product Safety Lawyers

 

On February 27, Ricardo North America announced a recall of 5, 444 Signo child restraint assemblies manufactured from February to September 2008.  The recall addresses a dangerous condition where the middle front adjuster strap on some seats may not be working, which prevents the harness from properly tightening around the child. 

 

Ricardo has agreed to notify owners and replace the defective child restraint systems, free of charge.  If you think you may have one of these seats, call Ricardo at 1-888-473-2290. 

 
Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or log on to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . 

If you have other questions about child safety seat defects or product liability law, call one of our product liability lawyers at 651.766.5886 or visit our web-site at www.Champion-Law.com. 

 

 

 

Nate Bjerke

Champion Law LLC

3252 Rice Street

St. Paul, MN 55126

(t)651.766.5886

(f)651.766.5235

www.champion-law.com

 

Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and California

Bicycle Recall, R-SYS Front Wheel Rims – MN and WI Safety Lawyers

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN BICYCLE ACCIDENT AND SAFETY LAWYERS

 

On February 4, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Mavic USA, announced a voluntary recall of bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims.  The CPSC and Maverick believe there are about 12,000 bicycles affected by this recall. 

This bicycle recall relates to front wheel rims manufactured by Salomon SAS, of France. The spokes on the bicycle’s front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.  This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. “R-SYS” is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes. 

 The rims were sold at specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately from the bicycle.

 The CPSC has instructed consumers to stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.

 To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09116.html.

 For additional information on defect products, product safety and product liability, contact the Minnesota and Wisconsin bicycle accident and safety attorneys at 651.766.5886 or visit our web-site at www.champion-law.com.

 

 

 

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN BICYCLE ATTORNEYS DISCUSS SALSA STEM RECALL

Product Liability Attorney in Minnesota Discusses the Salsa Bicycle Stem Recall

 

On February 26, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 8,600 handlebar stems Used on Salsa Bicycles.  This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word “Salsa” painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word “Salsa” painted on the extension. The stems look like this:

 

Salsa Stem Reccall

 

These Salsa bicycle stems were manufactured in Taiwan and sold by specialty bicycle retailers across the country from November 2007 through December 2008.  The recalled stems range from 75 through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm’s web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.

 

Sold by: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2007 through December 2008 for between $880 and $1870 for complete bikes. The aftermarket stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and via web sites from March 2008 through December 2008 for between $60 and $65.

 

If you have one of these Salsa bicycle stems, stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem by visiting www.salsacromotostem.com.

 

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09135.html

 

If you would like more information about bicyle law, safety or product liability law, contact the bicycle attorneys at Champion Law by calling 651.766.5886 or log onto  our web-site at www.Champion-Law.com.