One year after contaminated pet food killed potentially thousands of dogs and cats, few safety measures have gone into effect. The system is still broken and it is still a case of buyer beware. Since when do we take a caveat emptor when it comes to the lives of our family-memebers and best friends? Why hasn't anything been done?read more | digg … [Read more...]
Top Ten Most Ridiculous, Asinine, Crazy Lawsuits of All Time
Some people will try anything to make a million. Ever thought of suing someone because they look like you? Check out this and other frivolous lawsuits for a laugh, but don’t try them yourself because they usually get thrown out of court and up costing the plaintiff! These were all thrown out of court. Also, learn about the "McDonald's Coffee" … [Read more...]
Made-In-China: 2007 Danger Timeline
With recent high-profile incidents involving dangerous goods imported from China, the American media has finally begun to warn consumers about the dangers of cheaply producing goods in a country hardly known for its strict safety regulations. After spending some time digging through product recall press releases ...read more | digg story … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Grants Immunity To Medical Device Manufacturers
The Supreme Court finally gave medical device makers their one true wish - Immunity from Lawsuits. Makers of medical devices like implantable defibrillators or breast implants are immune from liability for personal injuries... Up for review next month - Immunity for pharmaceutical companies.read more | digg story … [Read more...]
Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games 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: RING TOSS GAMES UNITS: ABOUT 130 IMPORTER: EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS, OF VERNON HILLS, ILL. HAZARD: THE PAINT ON THE YELLOW PEG OF THE TOY CONTAINS … [Read more...]
Midwest Residents Are Warned of Deadly Hazards that Arise After the Flood Waters Recede
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS FLOOD WATERS BEGIN TO RECEDE AND RESIDENTS RETURN HOME, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ISSUES A WARNING TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE FLOODS IN THE MIDWEST. WHEN THERE’S A POWER OUTAGE, NEVER USE PORTABLE GENERATORS INSIDE THE HOME, IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE OR IN ANY OTHER PARTIALLY ENCLOSED SPACE. GENERATOR … [Read more...]
Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Honduran Cantaloupes grown by
More Cantaloupe Recalls CONTACT: MICHAEL WARREN 954-943-2303 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --POMPANO BEACH, FL -- MARCH 24, 2008 --- CENTRAL AMERICAN PRODUCE, INC. OF POMPANO BEACH, FL ANNOUNCES A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF CANTALOUPES GROWN, PACKED AND SHIPPED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY GROWER, AGROPECUARIA MONTELIBANO OF SAN LORENZO VALLE, HONDURAS. THE … [Read more...]
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
For an update on the Yamaha Rhino Recall Click Here. 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: MODEL YEAR 2008 RHINO YXR450 AND YXR700 SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLES UNITS: ABOUT 7,800 DISTRIBUTOR: … [Read more...]
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration 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: TOY PENGUIN FIGURES UNITS: ABOUT 3,000 MANUFACTURER: PLAN TOY INC., OF … [Read more...]
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: BACKYARD AND BEYOND METAL WATER BOTTLES UNITS: ABOUT 18,000 … [Read more...]
DENMAN ( 07T002000 )
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DENMAN / EXPRESS HIGHWAY 9999 Manufacturer : DENMAN TIRE CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : APR 10, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07T002000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
FTS ( 07T003000 )
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FTS / COMPASS 9999 FTS / WESTLAKE 9999 FTS / YKS 9999 Manufacturer : FOREIGN TIRE SALES, INC Mfr's … [Read more...]
MICHELIN ( 07T004000 )
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MICHELIN / PILOT POWER 9999 MICHELIN / PILOT POWER 2CT 9999 Manufacturer : MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 18, 2007 NHTSA … [Read more...]
COOPER ( 07T005000 )
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: COOPER / DOMINATOR SPORT A/T 9999 Manufacturer : COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. Mfr's Report Date : JUL 02, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07T005000 EA06021 NHTSA Action Number: EA06021 … [Read more...]
CARLISLE ( 07T006000 )
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CARLISLE / USA TRAIL LRF 9999 Manufacturer : CARLISLE TIRE AND WHEEL Mfr's Report Date : AUG 27, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07T006000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
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