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
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...]
Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire 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: COUNTERFEIT CIRCUIT BREAKERS LABELED AS “SQUARE D” UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Kawasaki KLX250T9F, KLX250T9FL 2009 Motorcycles Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KAWASAKI / KLX250T9F 2009 KAWASAKI / KLX250T9FL 2009 Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr's Report Date : MAY 13, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN … [Read more...]
Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Oldsmobile Bravada SUVs Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / BLAZER 2000-2002 GMC / JIMMY 2000-2001 OLDSMOBILE / BRAVADA 2000 Manufacturer : GENERAL … [Read more...]
Fleetwood Jamboree GT, Tioga SL 2004-2006 Motor Homes
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE GT 2004-2006 FLEETWOOD / TIOGA SL 2004-2006 Manufacturer : FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAY 21, 2008 NHTSA … [Read more...]
Damon Astoria, Astoria Pacific, Astoria Waldorf, Tuscany 2004-2006 Motor Homes
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DAMON / ASTORIA 2006-2007 DAMON / ASTORIA 2005 DAMON / ASTORIA PACIFIC 2006-2007 … [Read more...]
Toxic Fire Retardant Exposure in Children: PBDEs
Friends of the Earth, an environmental watchdog group, released a report today showing that 44% of all infant car seats, 56% of all infant carriers and 40% of all strollers studied contained high levels of halogenated fire retardants. Toxicologists from the EPA (See CBS News video below) are concerned about the use of these chemicals as a flame … [Read more...]
Forest River Charleston 2006-2007 Motor Homes
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FOREST RIVER / CHARLESTON 2006-2007 Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAY 01, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V213000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
R-Vision Town & Country Sport, Trail-Lite B+ 2008 Motor Homes
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: R-VISION / TOWN & COUNRY SPORT 2008 R-VISION / TRAIL-LITE B+ 2008 Manufacturer : R-VISION Mfr's Report Date : MAY 05, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number … [Read more...]
Ford F-150, Lincoln Mark LT 2005-2006 Trucks Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORD / F-150 2005-2006 LINCOLN / MARK LT 2005-2006 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date : MAY 05, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : … [Read more...]
Jayco Seneca 2005-2008 Motor Homes
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: JAYCO / SENECA 2005-2008 Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAY 06, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V209000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL … [Read more...]
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2005-2007 Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FERRARI / 612 SCAGLIETTI 2005-2007 Manufacturer : FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC Mfr's Report Date : MAY 09, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V214000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
Kawasaki ZX14 2006-2007 Motorcycles Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KAWASAKI / ZX14 2006-2007 Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr's Report Date : MAY 12, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V222000 PE08021 NHTSA Action Number: PE08021 … [Read more...]
Keystone Springdale, Summerland 2009 Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KEYSTONE / SPRINGDALE 2009 KEYSTONE / SUMMERLAND 2009 Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date : MAY 13, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number … [Read more...]
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