Archives for 2007

List of Chinese Toothpaste Recalls – Recalled Toothpaste From China

August 14, 2007 By E. Sizemore 2 Comments

A List of Recalled Toothpaste Made in ChinaManufacturer - Goldcredit International Enterprises LTDProducts: (MainStar America, Selective Imports, Donnamax)- Dr. Cool Coolmint- Superdent Coolmint- Cooldent Coolmint- Cooldent Spearmint- Cooldent Fluoride- Everfresh Assortment- BrightMax- DentaPro- Dentakleen- Dentakleen Junior Brand - Strawberry- … [Read more...]

Water Heater Junction Boxes Recalled for Fire Hazard

August 14, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Nearly 3,000 Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative junction boxes used with water heaters have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard. Eastern Illini has received dozens of reports of junction boxes overheating, or melted wiring and wiring connectors. So far no injuries have been reported.Junction boxes contain wiring connections for water … [Read more...]

Check Your Hotel Toothpaste Before Using! Another Chinese Toothpaste Recall

August 14, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

A major US provider of hotel toiletry products has initiated a global recall of its travel-sized toothpaste used in hotels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and the UAE.This toothpaste may contain the toxic substance, … [Read more...]

Mattel Recalls More Toys for Violation of Lead Safety Standard

August 14, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Adding to the 1.5 million toys already recalled for lead paint, Mattel today has recalled another 253,000 toys for violation of Lead Safety Standards.The newest toy subject to recall from Mattel is the "Sarge" die cast toy cars seen in the picture below. Surface paints on the recalled Sarge toy cars may contain lead levels in excess of federal … [Read more...]

More Toys Recalled for Magnet Swallowing Hazards

August 14, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Small magnets are NOT OK to have around children. Whether as part of a magnetic play-set or just as a part to a non-magnetic toy, magnets have a bad habit of finding their way into the mouths of small children, which can be deadly.In addition to another toy recall for lead-based pain, Mattel this morning issued a series of alerts to consumers … [Read more...]