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Barbie Barbells Recalled due to Toxic Lead Hazard

Mattel Inc., has issued a recall of Barbie Barbells and other Barbie accessories. The company issued a recall voluntarily after learning Barbie’s Barbells contain lead-based paint. This may not be a problem for Barbie, but could be toxic to children and lead to serious injury if children put the toy

By Claude Wyle

/ 14 Sep 2007

Mattel Promises To Get Tougher on Toy Safety

The CEO of toy maker Mattel promised legislators Wednesday that the company is doing all it can to prevent more massive safety lapses like those that forced the recall of millions of toys. Testifying before a Senate subcommittee, Mattel boss Robert Eckert blamed overseas contractors as the major cul

By Claude Wyle

/ 13 Sep 2007

Profits Drive Lead Paint Use by Manufacturers

When Mattell announced its third recall in six weeks because of toxic levels of lead paint in toys, as well as 16 other recent recalls, we said that this was because of China and money. All the dangerous products were made in China. So why would the Chines manufacturers use lead paint in children’s’

By Claude Wyle

/ 13 Sep 2007

Faulty Spindle-Back Chairs Linked to Whiplash

The title of this blog is not a typo. Unfortunately, it is true that at least one consumer did suffer whiplash after the wooden chair he purchased at J.C. Penney collapsed beneath him. Other consumers suffered bruising and other injuries from similar accidents. Consumers may contact J.C. Penny for a

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Sep 2007

Children's Clothing Poses "Entrapment" Hazard

Children decked out in Kmart’s Basic Edition Girls’ Clothing Sets may be risking more than just bad fashion. Some shirts in this line have especially dangerous drawstrings at the waist, which can pry loose and become entangled in a vehicle door, creating a risk of death or serious injury. Kmart reco

By Claude Wyle

/ 7 Sep 2007

Dangerous Outdoor Candles Recalled

Hayes, a manufacture of outdoor products, is recalling three styles of their “Avant Yarde” outdoor citronella candles. These candles burn at such high temperatures, the wax catches fire and transforms these outdoor candles into dangerous torches. The recall was announced after the company received r

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Sep 2007

More Toys Full of Lead

In its 3rd Recall, Mattel Announces More Toys Include Lead. Mattel issued another global recall, this time of 848,000 toys last night, the toy company’s third recent recall because of dangerous levels of lead paint on toys. This latest recall includes 3 toys sold by Fisher-Price and 8 Barbie accesso

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Sep 2007

Anti Bacterial Soap Better or Just a Wash?

According to University of Michigan researchers who reviewed 27 studies conducted between 1980 and 2006, antibacterial soaps that have triclosan as the primary active ingredient are not better at preventing bacterial infections than regular soaps. They also found that these antibacterial soaps could

By Claude Wyle

/ 2 Sep 2007

Why Is Toxic Lead Paint So Abundant in Today's Children's Toys?

The answer seems to be summed up in two words; CHINA and MONEY! I am getting sick and tired of foreign toy makers sending us dangerous and toxic toys. The Chinese companies who export these dangerous toys to the U.S. know we have laws about lead paint. Is it just another case of profit over people?

By Claude Wyle

/ 31 Aug 2007

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Hi-Heatâ„¢ Aerosol Coating Cans

After receiving a report of a consumer who suffered serious head injuries from using an over-pressurized can, Sherman-Williams has issued a recall of Hi-Heatâ„¢ cans. Recently, one can exploded in a consumer’s face, shattering an eye socket, knocking out teeth and breaking the jaw and nose. The cans

By Claude Wyle

/ 28 Aug 2007

Mattel Recalls 9 Million Potentially Deadly Toys

Mattel issued a recall of 9 million dangerous and defective toys this last Tuesday. After one child death and dozens of serious injuries to children, Mattel has finally recalled these dangerous toys containing small, rare-earth magnets. These magnets are twenty times more powerful than most magnets.

By Claude Wyle

/ 27 Aug 2007

Voluntary Recall of Baby Bling Pacifiers

Bling just may not be for babies. Retailers have voluntarily recalled pacifiers with Swarovski crystals glued to the handle. The crystals may become easily detached, and pose a choking hazard.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Aug 2007