Strangulation Hazard Forces Recall of Girls’ Winter Jackets
Another children’s clothing item is being recalled for a failure to comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines regarding drawstrings. This time, the product in question is a Girls’ Winter Jacket sold across the country exclusively at dd’s Discounts stores. About 2,300 jackets are affected by this recall. Each of the jackets was produced in… read more
Nikon Warns Consumers About Defective Camera Battery
The latest product to get the consumer warning treatment is a camera that could have a defective battery. Nikon is the company issuing the announcement, although they have stopped short of referring to the warning as a recall. The alert concerns the company’s D800, D7000, D800E, and 1 V1 cameras. These cameras all might use… read more
Todson’s Topeak Babyseat II Recalled Due to Amputation Hazard
I’ve already reported one bicycle-related recall to you today, and I’m sad to say that I have to now report another one. This recall concerns 40,000 Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats imported from Taiwan by a Massachusetts company called Todson, Inc. The item in question was sold at various bicycle dealers all across the… read more
FDA Issues Guidelines to Help Consumers Avoid Mercury
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the dangers of mercury in common household products. Specifically, their warning targets antiseptic soaps and skin lotions that purport to get rid of wrinkles and freckles while cleaning the skin. The FDA has said that many such products contain mercury and are a public danger. Although… read more
Recall: Chrysler and Dodge Vehicles Due to Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 303 units of 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 and Chrysler 300 SRT8 model vehicles due to a faulty tire pressure monitoring system that can potentially lead to collision as a result of potentially under inflated tires. The recalled vehicles reportedly violate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… read more
Blount Fine Food Recalls Rip Roarin’ Crab Due To Undeclared Allergens
According to news sources, a recall has been announced for Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup after it was found that the product may contain undeclared wheat, milk and crab allergens due to an improper product label. The company. Blount Fine Foods, is recalling its 16 oz. Rip Roarin’ Crab Soup after undeclared milk, crab and wheat… read more
Elegant Gifts Mart Children’s Chairs and Stools Due To Excessive Lead
According to news sources, about 1,600 children’s chairs and 1,300 stools have been recalled due levels of lead exceeding those allowed by federal law. The company, Elegant Gifts Mart Inc., announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the product contained lead levels exceeding those allowed… read more