Archives for 2008

Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure

August 14, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: 2007 ROSSIGNOL HC SNOWBOARD BINDINGS UNITS: ABOUT 3,500 PAIRS … [Read more...]

Congress Bans Toxic Phthalates from Toys

August 13, 2008 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act has passed through congress with a "veto proof" majority. This bill ensures that toys and child-care products are free of brain-damaging materials like lead, and several types of phthalates, a chemical used to soften plastic that has been linked to hormonal problems in children. This bill was … [Read more...]

Home Made Brand Foods Recalls Tuna Salad For Possible Listeria Contamination

August 13, 2008 By The FDA Leave a Comment

CONTACT: RICK WALTERS (978) 462-3663 EXT. 314 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- NEWBURYPORT MA &NDASH; AUGUST 11, 2008 -- HOME MADE BRAND FOODS, 2 OPPORTUNITY WAY, NEWBURYPORT MA 01950 IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 4890 POUNDS OF "READY-TO-EAT" TUNA SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 8/19/08. THIS PRODUCT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH … [Read more...]

Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency

August 13, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: “SURE-LITE” AND “ATLITE” EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS UNITS: ABOUT 9,000 DISTRIBUTOR: COOPER LIGHTING INC., OF PEACHTREE CITY, GA. HAZARD: THE LIGHTS … [Read more...]

Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

August 13, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: SUN SMARTIES™ CHILDREN’S BOARD SKIRTS UNITS: ABOUT 600 MANUFACTURER: CHELSEA & SCOTT LTD., OF LAKE BLUFF, ILL. HAZARD: THE PAINT ON THE … [Read more...]