Product Safety
CPSC Would Get More Power, Funding Under Proposed Legislation
CPSC Might Get More Budget And Power Under The New Legislation. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) might finally get some muscle if several US Senators get their way. Two lawmakers have introduced a bill that if passed would give the CPSC more tools to protect children from dangerous imported products. The legislation … [Read more...] about CPSC Would Get More Power, Funding Under Proposed Legislation
Mattel Apologizes For Toy Recall
Mattel Apologized For Defective Toy Recalls. The CEO of Mattel, Inc. apologized for recent toys recalls, and made a promise that the company would do everything in its power to insure its toys no longer pose a danger to children. The apology came during Robert Eckert’s testimony before a Senate committee investigating a recent rash … [Read more...] about Mattel Apologizes For Toy Recall
CPSC, China Reach Import Safety Agreement
U.S. And China Import Safety Agreement. China and the US have announced a new import safety agreement that includes a pledge from the Chinese to eliminate the use of lead paint in toys it sends to this country. Nancy Nord, acting chair of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), touted the agreement as a “beginning, … [Read more...] about CPSC, China Reach Import Safety Agreement
Import Safety Group Says US Inspection System Falling Behind, But Offers Few Specifics for Fixing Problems
US Inspection System Is Riddled With Too Many Gaps. Federal agencies charged with protecting US consumers from dangerous products have not kept up with a rising tide of imports. As a result, the US inspection system is riddled with too many gaps that allow defective products into the country. Those conclusions came from the … [Read more...] about Import Safety Group Says US Inspection System Falling Behind, But Offers Few Specifics for Fixing Problems
Mattel Magnetic Toy Set Recall: Company Ignoring Product Safety Disclosure Laws
Mattel Magnetic Toy Set Has Been Recall. Mattel, Inc., the toy-giant responsible for recalling over 10 million toys this summer, doesn’t like US laws that dictate when and how a company should report product safety issues to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). So, it just doesn’t follow the statutes. According to the Wall … [Read more...] about Mattel Magnetic Toy Set Recall: Company Ignoring Product Safety Disclosure Laws
Public Meeting to Address Dangerous Imports
Dangerous Imports Prompts A Call Of Tougher Regulations. Dangerous and defective imports have made headlines all summer, prompting many to demand that the government take more action to protect US consumers. Now, Americans are going to be given a chance to air their concerns about this urgent issue. The Interagency Working … [Read more...] about Public Meeting to Address Dangerous Imports
Magnetic Toys Sets Top CPSC List of Household Hazards
Dangerous Magnetic Toys Sets Are Number One On CPSC 's List. Magnets, like those found in Magnetix Toy Sets are the number one hazard on the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) list of “Top Five Hidden Home Hazards.” The CPSC released the list last week in an attempt to educate the public about potential dangers at … [Read more...] about Magnetic Toys Sets Top CPSC List of Household Hazards
China, US Meet to Discuss Unsafe Imports
U.S. And China Discuss Unsafe Imports. A US delegation arrived in China on Tuesday to discuss the recent rash of unsafe imports coming from that country. The group, which is led by Department of Health and Human Services official Rich McKeown, will focus on reaching agreements with the Chinese government over imports of food, drugs … [Read more...] about China, US Meet to Discuss Unsafe Imports
Chinese exporter in pet food recall scandal avoided export declarations
U.S. May Avoided Chinese Exports Due To Pet Food Recall Scandal. The exporter of a contaminated pet food ingredient blamed for the deaths of dogs and cats in the United States may have avoided Chinese export inspections by labeling it a nonfood product, a U.S. government report says. The company, Xuzhou Anying Biologic … [Read more...] about Chinese exporter in pet food recall scandal avoided export declarations
Senate panel to question FDA response to tainted pet food
Senate Question FDA About Tainted Pet Food. Seeking ways to ensure that pet food is safe, a Senate subcommittee plans to question Food and Drug Administration officials as soon as Thursday about their response to the contamination that has killed pets and led to the recall of more than 100 brands. On Saturday, Sen. … [Read more...] about Senate panel to question FDA response to tainted pet food
Kerry calls for investigation of firefighter unit
Kerry Calls For Investigation Of Firefighter Unit Deaths. Sen. John Kerry on Monday asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to investigate “deeply troubling” information in an MSNBC.com special report indicating that the federal unit charged with probing firefighter deaths ignored a warning in 2000 that … [Read more...] about Kerry calls for investigation of firefighter unit
Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves
Dangerous Toys Are Still On Store Shelves. Despite decades-old laws requiring safer toys and other children's items, many hazardous toys are still being sold in stores across the country, according to the 21st annual toy safety survey released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG). "While we can report substantial … [Read more...] about Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves
Furniture Fires
Deadly Furniture Fires That Can Break Out. ZAHN: Tonight's top consumer story is one we think you and your family need to see, because it involves potential deadly fires that can break out on sofas or chairs like the ones you may even be sitting on right now. In fact, nearly a dozen people are killed every week by furniture-related … [Read more...] about Furniture Fires
Tires Made by Cooper Targeted in Safety Probe
Government Investigating Tires Made by Cooper. A federal agency is investigating whether a line of tires produced by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Findlay, are prone to excessive failure rates. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened the probe this month into the firm's Dominator Sport A-T tires, which … [Read more...] about Tires Made by Cooper Targeted in Safety Probe
Zylon Bulletproof Vest Had Failure Rate of 58%
Testing Is Done On Zylon Bulletproof Vest. As more testing is done on bullet proof police vests containing a fiber known as Zylon, it is becoming clear that they simply do not do what they are supposed to do, which is to stop bullets. In the latest study conducted by the Justice Department 103 Zylon vests performed so poorly that … [Read more...] about Zylon Bulletproof Vest Had Failure Rate of 58%
FUNGAL CONTAMINATION OF SALINE BREAST IMPLANTS
Fungal Contamination Were Found In Saline Breast Implants. A report in the July 1 Journal of Infectious Diseases confirms that five cases of fungal contamination were found in saline-filled breast implants following corrective surgical procedures. Investigators from the Tennessee Department of Health found that the black sediment … [Read more...] about FUNGAL CONTAMINATION OF SALINE BREAST IMPLANTS
Companies Knew They Were Selling Defective Body Armor
Dangerous Defective Body Armor. Few defective products could be more dangerous to their users than bulletproof vests that turn out not to be bulletproof. That would be bad enough. But, what if the manufacturer and the supplier of the bullet-resistant material actually knew about the problem before the vests were sold … [Read more...] about Companies Knew They Were Selling Defective Body Armor
CPSC SIGNS COOPERATIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CANADA TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS
CPSC Had An Agreement With The Canadian Government For Safety Consumer Products. The CPSC has announced an agreement (pdf) with the Canadian government aimed at further improving consumer safety and making both the United States and Canadian marketplaces among the safest in the world. This agreement is also part of the “Security and … [Read more...] about CPSC SIGNS COOPERATIVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CANADA TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Fire And Burn Risks Associated With Certain Heating Units For Electrically Heated Blankets
Health Canada Warned The Public About The Electrically Heated Blankets. Health Canada is advising Canadians of potential fire and burn risks associated with the use of certain units of the Model WT-5200 Warming Unit, a component of the Nellcor-Mallinckrodt WarmTouch Patient Warming System. The WarmTouch Patient Warming System … [Read more...] about Fire And Burn Risks Associated With Certain Heating Units For Electrically Heated Blankets
Lawsuits Over Tire-Tread Separations Gain Momentum
Tire Manufacturers Selling Tires Without Warning Of Tire-Tread Separations. Auto accidents allegedly caused by tire-tread separations are sparking lawsuits across the country, with plaintiffs charging that tire manufacturers are selling tires without warning consumers of the potential risk when the tires get older. A … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Over Tire-Tread Separations Gain Momentum
Safety Alert on Hospitak Airway Adapter
Unomedical Warned Public About Hospitak Airway Adapter. Unomedical, Inc. has issued a public safety alert regarding their Hospitak brand 22 mm /15mm airway adapter (Ref 962-E) distributed by Unomedical Inc., McAllen, Texas, because of safety concerns. The product is labeled as being manufactured by Unomedical, Inc of … [Read more...] about Safety Alert on Hospitak Airway Adapter
Bear Archery Has Recalled Compound Bows
Compound Bows Are Being Recalled Due To A Risk Of Injuries. Bear Archery LLC has recalled about 2,250 compound bows. The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers. Bear Archery has received about 200 reports of these bows breaking during use with reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts … [Read more...] about Bear Archery Has Recalled Compound Bows
