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Choking Hazard Posed by Playskool Sippy Cups

After receiving reports of children chewing through the spout of Playskook Sippy cups and choking, CVS Pharmacy has announced a recall of the product. Consumers of the product should immediately discard the product and may receive a full refund from CVS stores. For more information on this subject m

By Claude Wyle

/ 21 Aug 2007

Lounge Chairs Recalled due to Risk of Severe Injury

The Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chair has been recalled by its manufacturer, Bond Manufacturing Company. This voluntary recall occurred after the company received notice of consumers experiencing severe injuries to their shoulders, back, neck and head. Owners of this chair may call the consumer help-li

By Claude Wyle

/ 20 Aug 2007

"Sarge" Toy Car Poses Lead Poisoning Risk

Today’s toy box seems to pose a greater risk to children of lead poisoning that old, lead-based paint, ever did. Mattel announced earlier this week that the “Sarge” die cast toy cars, imported from China, may contain excessive lead levels. Parents should frequently consult the US Consumer Product Sa

By Claude Wyle

/ 18 Aug 2007

Members of Congress Raise Concern on Sale of Treated Meat

Democrats John D. Dingell and Bart Stupak of Michigan have written to Safeway and meatpacking companies in efforts to curtail sale of meat packaged in carbon monoxide gas. Treating meat with carbon monoxide gas prevents the meat from turning brown as quickly, making it appear fresher. Consumers can

By Claude Wyle

/ 14 Aug 2007

Toys From China Fail To Meet U.S. Safety Standards

This blog has reported many defective children’s toys imported from China. Of all recalls last year, more than half have been for Chinese goods. Since the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) alleges it is powerless to regulate safety standards such as controlling lead content, it is up to cons

By Claude Wyle

/ 10 Aug 2007

Toshiba Corporation Recalls Defective Laptop Batteries

After receiving complaints of Sony laptop batteries spontaneously catching on fire, Toshiba Corporation is recalling over 10,000 of Sony’s lithium-ion battery packs. The batteries may short-circuit, and cause serious injuries. Consumers with these batteries should immediately stop use and consult th

By Claude Wyle

/ 7 Aug 2007

RC2 Recalls Toxic Toy Trains

After discovering lead paint in Thomas Trains, RC2 has issued a recall of the product. Lead paint is known to cause numerous injuries, including seizures and death. This is one toy parents should take away from their children. RC2 is offering to replace the toys at no charge.For more information on

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Aug 2007

Poison in Hot Dog Chili Sauce and in Dog Food

Hot Dog Chili Sauce Recaled for BotulismAs if we don’t have enough to worry about with E Coli and Salmonella in our meat and spinach and lettuce, the latest tainted food danger comes from a favorite Summer food, the hot dog.Botulism poison has been found in hot dog chili sauce from Castleberry Foods

By Claude Wyle

/ 28 Jul 2007

Proposed Legislations Will Reduce Child Drowning Deaths

The mother of the 4-year-old boy who recently drowned in a Great America pool blames lifeguards for not spotting her son until it was too late to save him, but was not in the pool herself at the time of the drowning. Great America now requires all children less than 4 feet tall wear life jackets whi

By Claude Wyle

/ 23 Jul 2007

Deadly Product Threatens Child Safety, Consumer Commission Powerless

A recalcitrant company is refusing to pull the Meerkat 50 Youth ATV off the market, and the Consumer Public Safety Commission (CPSC) is powerless to force the recall. The ATV, marketed to children under 11, poses a high risk of serious injury or death because of numerous defects. These defects inclu

By Claude Wyle

/ 23 Jul 2007

Gerber's Organic Cereal May Be Dangerous for Infants

Gerber recalled two popular lines of its organic cereal after reports of choking. Lumps in the company’s organic rice and organic oatmeal may not dissolve properly in milk or water, creating a risk of choking. There is evidence Gerber learned of the risk six weeks ago, but just announced the recall

By Claude Wyle

/ 16 Jul 2007

Toy Castle By Infantino Poses Choking Hazard To Infants

Children’s educational toy poses a chocking hazard to infants.Infantino designs and manufactures Models 5349, 6087, 6132 and 0906 of their “toy castle”, which can pose a choking hazard to children. The dangerous toy contains counting beads on a colored rod. The risk occurs because the rod can come l

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Jul 2007