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: ACTION BABY CARRIERS UNITS: ABOUT 250 MANUFACTURER: OPTAVE INC., OF … [Read more...]
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: FAIRY DUST PENDANTS AND CANDLE CHARMS UNITS: ABOUT 57,000 IMPORTER: … [Read more...]
Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard
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: WOLF APPLIANCE GAS RANGES UNITS: ABOUT 24,000 MANUFACTURER: WOLF … [Read more...]
Sony Recalls 73,000 Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
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: CERTAIN VAIO TZ-SERIES NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS UNITS: ABOUT 73,000 … [Read more...]
Irradiation is Another Example of FDA Failure
FDA's recent approval of irradiation to treat iceberg lettuce and spinach is another example of the agency running away from its real problems – it currently cannot effectively protect American consumers from unsafe food and wants to rely on industry-sponsored techno-gimmicks to act as a fig-leaf to hide its shortcomings. Over the past two … [Read more...]
Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts. Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
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: CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATERS UNITS: ABOUT 130 MANUFACTURER: EMPRESS ARTS … [Read more...]
Rapid Reel Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode
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 PRODUCTS: PORTABLE GARDEN HOSE REEL CARTS AND WAGONS UNITS: ABOUT 7,000 … [Read more...]
The Modern Marketing of Pain
This is a guest editorial post written by our newest contributor, Larry Golbom R.Ph MBA of the Prescription Addiction Radio show. We encourage comments from all viewpoints in this discussion. How The FDA Has Failed the US Since the Introduction of Oxycontin Compassion is a marvelous human trait. We read of disasters and human tragedy on a … [Read more...]
Sundowner Trailers Inc Recalls Sunlite LQ Horse Trailers
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: SUNDOWNER / SUNLITE LQ 2003-2007 Manufacturer : SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. Mfr's Report Date : AUG 05, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V382000 EQ08010 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010 … [Read more...]
GM Fire Hazard Recalls – Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Saturn, Hummer and Buick
GM is recalling over 850,000 vehicles due to a short-circuiting heated windshield wiper fluid system that could cause fire. In a press release Friday the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said other electrical systems may also malfunction, create smoke, or cause an odor. Included in this recall are GM vehicles with the heated … [Read more...]
QFC Recalling Deli Tuna Salad Items in Washington and Oregon
CONTACT: TAMMY BOTTCHER 206-510-9031 DENISE OSTERHUES 513-762-1304 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --SEATTLE,WA -- AUGUST 28, 2008 --- QUALITY FOOD CENTERS (QFC) SAID TODAY IT IS RECALLING FIVE DELI TUNA SALAD ITEMS SOLD AT SOME QFC STORES IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON. SALAD DRESSING USED TO MAKE THESE ITEMS MAY CONTAIN MILK NOT LISTED ON THE LABEL. CUSTOMERS … [Read more...]
Fresh from the Deli American Sub Sandwich Listeria Recall
CONTACT: JEANNE GANNON (618) 398-8122 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – BELLEVILLE, IL – AUGUST 28, 2008 – LANDSHIRE, INC. IS RECALLING ITS AMERICAN SUB SANDWICH BECAUSE IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, AN ORGANISM WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND SOMETIMES FATAL INFECTIONS IN YOUNG CHILDREN, FRAIL OR ELDERLY … [Read more...]
Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS URGING RETAILERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF BABIES BY STOPPING SALE AND RECALLING NEARLY 900,000 DANGEROUS SIMPLICITY BASSINETS. YESTERDAY, CPSC WARNED PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND CONSUMERS TO IMMEDIATELY STOP USING CONVERTIBLE "CLOSE-SLEEPER/BEDSIDE … [Read more...]
Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: BONNE BELL CHILDREN’S COSMETICS ACCESSORY BAGS UNITS: ABOUT 945,000 … [Read more...]
Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Due to Strangulation Hazards
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: YAYITA BABY HAMMOCKS UNITS: ABOUT 100 DISTRIBUTOR: FLAGHOUSE INC., OF HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. HAZARD: THE HAMMOCK CAN FLIP OVER, POSING A SERIOUS … [Read more...]
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