Defective & Dangerous Products

• Voluntary Recall of Baby Bling Pacifiers

  Claude Wyle | August 22, 2007 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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.

• Choking Hazard Posed by Playskool Sippy Cups

  Claude Wyle | August 21, 2007 4:10 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Members of Congress Raise Concern on Sale of Treated Meat

  Claude Wyle | August 14, 2007 3:59 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 be tricked into purchasing unhealthy meat and suffer from food poisoning. Safeway has stepped...

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

  Claude Wyle | August 10, 2007 11:45 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 consumers to put pressure on companies like Mattel, who import manufacture approximately 65% of...

• Toshiba Corporation Recalls Defective Laptop Batteries

  Claude Wyle | August 07, 2007 3:57 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 their local Toshiba dealer for a free replacement. For more information on this subject, please...

• RC2 Recalls Toxic Toy Trains

  Claude Wyle | August 06, 2007 3:47 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 this subject, please refer to our section on Defective adn Dangerous Products.

• Poison in Hot Dog Chili Sauce and in Dog Food

  Claude Wyle | July 28, 2007 10:31 AM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 . The Augusta, Ga. Castleberry plant is where the sauce was canned. So far, at least four people...

• Deadly Product Threatens Child Safety, Consumer Commission Powerless

  Claude Wyle | July 23, 2007 8:40 AM | 1 CommentSan Francisco, CA

  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 include lack of front brakes and parking brakes; and being able to start the vehicle while in gear. ...

• Gerber's Organic Cereal May Be Dangerous for Infants

  Claude Wyle | July 16, 2007 3:11 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 this Friday. Already frustrated something as basic as food could cause their babies to suffer...

• Toy Castle By Infantino Poses Choking Hazard To Infants

  Claude Wyle | July 12, 2007 4:43 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  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 loose, allowing the beads to slide off. The beads are small enough to enter a child's throat...