By Bob McCarty at BobMcCarty.com When it became clear that Barack Obama would be elected president of the United States, Americans began to buy guns and ammunition at a record pace. With the Consumer Products Safety Commission expected to make an important decision...
A new law intended to prevent deaths and injuries caused by dangerous drains in pools and spas became effective Friday. As an unintended side effect, pools nationwide have been forced to close indefinitely....
1.6 million Delta Enterprises cribs that were made in China, Indonesia and Taiwan between 1995 and 2005 are being recalled after the death of at least one infant.Two models of drop-side cribs are being recalled by...
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A massive recall of Simplicity cribs made in China is the second largest in the history of crib recalls in the US - the first of which occurred a year ago, when 1 million Simplicity cribs were recalled for a similar reason after 3 infants died. "Nine major retailers are...
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The Senate yesterday approved the most far-reaching changes to the nation's product safety system in a generation, responding to recalls of millions of lead-laced toys that rattled consumers last year.
Lawmakers still have to resolve key differences between the Senate...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that HSN LP (previously known as Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla., has agreed (pdf) to pay a civil penalty of $875,000. The civil penalty settles allegations that HSN LP...
Recall notice from RC2 Corporation, manufacturing of Tomas the Tank Engine and Friends wooden vehicles and train set components...."In cooperation with the CPSC, RC2 has issued a voluntary recall on June 13th,...
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UPDATE: This incident seemed to spark the recent scare which has caused the recall of many Chinese imports. The famous friendly train might not be that friendly anymore. The maker of Thomas the train toys has...
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