Archives for 2007

More Exploding Laptop Batteries – Toshiba Satellite and Tecra Computers

August 9, 2007 By E. Sizemore 2 Comments

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Toshiba America Information Systems, today announced a voluntary recall of about 1,400 laptop computers. Consumers should stop using the recalled Toshiba laptops immediately and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement laptop battery. In the meantime, computer users can continue … [Read more...]

Dentapro and Bright Max Recalled Toothpaste for DEG

August 8, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Donnamax Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, has initiated a voluntary recall of the following brands of toothpaste made in China for the possibility of DEG contamination:DentaPro Toothpaste brand CAVITY FIGHTING FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE, FRESH SPEARMINT FLAVOR, NET WT. 6.4 oz. - Item No. 9112, UPC 8 71290 – 00062 5, andBright Max Toothpaste, NET WT. 6.4 oz. - Item … [Read more...]

Calls for Boycott Begin on Dangerous Chinese Products

August 8, 2007 By E. Sizemore 1 Comment

This is a press release. You have full rights to republish this information.The consumer product information website US Recall News has reported on hundreds of recalls over the last three months, but all of the most dangerous and wide-spread have come from Chinese products. Now the site's editor is asking congress to wake up and smell the … [Read more...]

Millions of Ford Cars and Trucks Recalled for Cruise n Burn Setting

August 6, 2007 By E. Sizemore 2 Comments

After years of reported cases of vehicles catching fire, Ford has recalled 3.6 cars, SUVs, Mini Vans and Trucks due to problems with the speed control deactivation switch. According to Ford's website:"Ford is taking this action to address continued customer concerns about the potential for fires in their vehicles. We cannot be confident in the long … [Read more...]

Fisher Price Toy Recall

August 2, 2007 By E. Sizemore 27 Comments

Note: Click here for an updated list of the toy recalls so far this year.Fisher Price and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the recall of almost one million (967,000) toys due to possible lead contamination.The recalled Fisher Price toys, including Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer and other licensed characters, were … [Read more...]