
As we all continue to move towards a world where technology envelops ever more of our daily lives, we encounter new products that offer the utmost in convenience and capabilities. Many people have believed in the benefits of portable electronic devices that can play DVD’s, MP3 technology and CD’s, and many of these products are [...]
Continue reading Batteries for Portable DVD/MP3/CD Players RecalledThursday, October 22, 2009
When an automotive company decides to initiate a recall, it usually means that the potential costs of allowing the models in question to remain on the road could be higher than the financial exposure the company would face by simply paying some of the claims brought against it when defective models lead to problems for [...]
Continue reading Ford Issues Massive Recall of 4.5 Million VehiclesThursday, October 1, 2009
Toyota is a brand that’s known around the world for its quality, dependability and safety, which is why recent news has come as a shock to countless owners of these vehicles. The company has announced a massive recall of 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, which constitutes by far its largest recall ever in [...]
Continue reading Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million VehiclesThursday, September 10, 2009
Children’s toys come in all shapes, sizes and prices, and many are purchased without giving a second thought to the potential dangers they could present. While it’s always tragic for parents to have to learn the hard way what happens when a defective product makes its way into a home, any warning that can be [...]
Continue reading Children’s Masks, Pendants Recalled by Los Angeles CompanyThursday, September 3, 2009
After several years on the market, DVD players have not only become more plentiful, but also much less expensive. As the volume of sales has continued to grow, so has the competition centered on manufacturing products that cost less for consumers. Wal-Mart had a line of DVD players that retailed for around $30, but the [...]
Continue reading Wal-Mart Recalls 4.2 Million DVD PlayersThursday, August 27, 2009
Window covers are products that are necessary to shield a home’s residents from the sun and to provide privacy, but for the most part, people don’t spend much time thinking about them in terms of their risk versus their reward. Tragically, a few sets of parents were forced to realize just how dangerous some of [...]
Continue reading Enormous Window Covers Recall Begins After Three Child DeathsWednesday, August 19, 2009
Children’s toys sell by the millions of units, and they come in all shapes and sizes. However, in recent years, the size of certain types of toys has become more of a problem, especially those that are small and that can be ingested by children. Such is the case with a few parts of different [...]
Continue reading Little Tikes Recalls 1.6 Million ToysThursday, August 13, 2009
Child Safety, Product Recalls, School Bus Accidents, Slip & Fall
Child products sell in huge numbers, and one of the mainstays of this product niche is the booster seat, which allows young children to sit up higher and be fed along with adults and older children, among other things. However, not all of these products are safe, and one line of child booster seats sold [...]
Continue reading Target Recalls Thousands of Child Booster SeatsFriday, July 31, 2009
The July 2009 Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC’s) recall list noted a number of products posing fire, burn and flammability risks. It also referenced items that can cause strangulation or choking. Several other dangerous product categories also made the list. Fortunately, the U.S. government provides these regular lists to help all of us protect ourselves [...]
Continue reading July 2009 Product Recall Reviews and General CPSC News Part Two of TwoWednesday, July 29, 2009
Tanning beds are a popular choice for adding that base tan that everyone needs if they plan on spending any time in the sun. For decades, tanning salons have been a stable and profitable venture for thousands of business owners, and millions of consumers have used them from time to time. In fact, many tanning [...]
Continue reading Study Shows Tanning Beds are Extremely Dangerous
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Defective Products, Product Recalls