Archives for 2008

Digoxin Toxicity

May 29, 2008 By E. Sizemore 25 Comments

Digoxin toxicity has always been a major problem, due to the narrow range separating medically-effective digoxin levels from toxic levels of the drug. … [Read more...]

Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage

May 29, 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: INTELLISWITCH FIREPLACE WALL CONTROLS UNITS: ABOUT 22,000 MANUFACTURER (FIREPLACE): HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC., OF LAKEVILLE, MINN. … [Read more...]

Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard

May 29, 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: LITTLE TIKES CHIT ‘N CHAT TOY CELL PHONES UNITS: ABOUT 1 MILLION … [Read more...]

How to Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning

May 28, 2008 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

The folks over at The Daily Green have a great article called Lead Poisoning Prevention Tips in which they discuss ways for parents to protect their children from being overexposed to lead via lead paint on toys, lead used in metal jewelry, and other sources. The article goes into more depth, but just as a preview: 1. Check the Toys 2. Remove the … [Read more...]

Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

May 28, 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: RAWLINGS JUNIOR BATTING HELMETS UNITS: ABOUT 2,300 IMPORTER: RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS CO. INC., OF ST. LOUIS, MO. HAZARD: SURFACE PAINT ON THE … [Read more...]