The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Health Canada, have announced a recall of approximately 17,000 grass trimmers distributed by American Honda Motor Co. The agency said the cutting attachments can detach, caused by the shaft cracking, posing a laceration risk to users. There have been no injuries reported in association with the recalled product. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12121.html

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 10,000 pairs of children's pajamas and sleepwear due to failed flammability tests. Imported by Papa Bear Loungeabouts, LLC, the agency said the pajamas "fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear," posing an increased risk of burn injuries. There have been no injuries reported in association with the recalled products. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12122.html

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Health Canada, have announced a recall of more than 30 million Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP gas cylinders due to a fire hazard. Manufactured by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, the cylinders can leak after being disconnected from fuel-consuming equipment, creating the risk of fire. There have been no injuries reported in association with the recalled products. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12117.html

The family of form NFL player Dave Duerson has filed a lawsuit against the league after Duerson took his own life. The lawsuit claims Duerson was led to do so by brain damage he developed from concussions during his time as a player, and the suit says the league knew these types of injuries could occur, but hid the information. The Duerson family is one of nearly 660 retired NFL players suing the league over concussion-related issues.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a recall of around 574,000 bottles of Infant's Tylenol Oral Suspension after the company received complaints about the dosing mechanism. Officials for McNeil said customers have complained that the flow restrictor on the dosing syringe was not effective. There have been no adverse effects associated with the recalled products. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mcneil-consumer-healthcare-announces-voluntary-nationwide-recall-of-infants-tylenol-oral-suspension-1-oz-grape-due-to-dosing-system-complaints-139508363.html

Tennessee passed the Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011. Now it looks like additional tort reform measures in the form of a higher burden of proof for emergency room physicians, loser pays, innocent employer provisions, and a possible constitutional amendment are on the table. Will Arkansas see these same bills in 2013? http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120220/NEWS0201/302200020/More-TN-tort-reform-may-make-loser-pay-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE

The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides of the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12109.html

The retail giant Walmart has issued a recall of eight-count packages of Cruller bakery pastries due to the common name "milk" not present on the label. The label shows sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, but people with milk allergies may not recognize the ingredient as a milk product. There has been one report of an adverse reaction by a customer, the company said. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm291560.htm

The coffee brewer company Tassimo has issued a recall of more than 5.7 million brewers and espresso pads after the Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports that consumers were burned by the hot liquid. The agency said at least 160 people have reported being burned, and that some were hospitalized. The coffee makers were sold from June 2008 through February of this year. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12106.html

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 2,000 rooster-themed lamps sold exclusively at Fred's Inc. due to shock and fire hazards. Manufactured by Designs Direct, the agency said the lamp's electrical cord can fray near the base and put users at risk of shock. There have not been any injuries reported in association with the recalled products. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12105.html

In 2008, the federal government passed the Rail Safety Improvement Act, requiring all railroads be equipped with Positive Train Control technology to prevent collisions, all at the expense of the railroad companies. Railroad officials, gaining the support of key Republicans, say the act is too costly and impossible to implement, demanding less expensive, albeit less effective, technological options. Supporters of the act refer to the efforts to relax the requirements as "a scary step backwards." http://www.fairwarning.org/2012/01/as-rail-tragedies-fade-from-memory-resistance-to-safety-rule-gains-steam/

Pinnacle Food Groups has issued a recall of several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. According to the company, the products may have been "cross-contaminated" with soy products. There have been no reports of illnesses associated with the products. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/giant-food-alerts-customers-to-voluntary-recall-of-aunt-jemima-frozen-pancakes-138236389.html

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced a recall of about 30,000 strollers due to a fall hazard. Imported by Bumbleride Inc., the Indie strollers have a front wheel that can unexpectedly break off its axle, causing the stroller to tip. There have been 36 reports of the wheel cracking, including two reports of strollers tipping over and minor injuries occurring. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12104.html

Toy maker MEGA Brands, Inc., has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed by customers over roughly 10 million defective toys that were recalled by the company. The class-action suit claimed the toys, which contained special magnets, were defective. There were no injuries reported, however. The specific monetary terms of the settlement were undisclosed. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/magnet-toy-class-action-settlement-138775339.html