Compact Fluorescent Lights – Potential Fire and Mercury Hazards
Compact Fluorescent Lights On Market. For several years, compact fluorescent lights, also known as CFLs, have been on the market and have been slowly accepted by the general public. However, there has been concern recently that some CFLs are prone when they reach the end of their lives, to explode and potentially cause a … [Read more...]
Fracking Hazards Obscured by
Most Worrisome Of Fracking Hazards Are The Fluids Injected Into The Ground. One of the most worrisome aspects of the gas drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, are the fluids injected into the ground in order to force out natural gas. Unfortunately, thanks to a move by Congress in 2005, fracking is exempt from … [Read more...]
Toys Recalled for Choking and Lead Paint Hazards
Toys Recalled Because Of Choking Hazard And Lead Paint Poisoning. Fishing games, rattles, pull-a-long cars, mini pull back cars, and cartoon bubble guns are all being recalled today by the CBB Group. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled toys either pose a choking hazard or violate U.S. lead paint … [Read more...]
Construction Consultant Agrees: Chinese Drywall Defective
Hazards On Chinese Drywall Receive Complaints. Complaints from homeowners over defective Chinese Drywall continue and now a class-action suit has been filed in Sarasota County in Florida, the Bradenton Herald has reported, noting that complaints registered with the Florida Health Department have grown from 30 to 54 and include homes … [Read more...]
Three CPSC Recalls Over Fire, Laceration, and Projectile Hazards
CPSC Recalls Over Hazardous Products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just issued releases on three recalls over varying hazards, including fire, laceration, and projectile. The first recall involves about 900,000 Toro Power Sweep Electric Blowers made by the Toro Company of Bloomington, Minnesota because … [Read more...]
CPSC Lists Top Five Toy Hazards
CPSC Warned Consumers About Toy Hazards. In a press release issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chairman Hal Stratton issued a warning to consumers as we approach this year’s holiday season. Stratton warns consumers to be aware of toys and children’s products, which have been recently recalled that pose … [Read more...]
Two More Toy Recalls
CPSC Issued Toy Recalls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just issued press releases about two toy recalls warning consumers of the following: In the first, a voluntary recall of about 130 CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix are being recalled by Modell’s due to a risk of impalement injury to children. Modell’s … [Read more...]
BPA Confusion
BPA Hazards Alarms. We have long been reporting on the controversy surrounding bisphenol A—BPA—a ubiquitous chemical used to harden plastics that can be found in a wide array of consumer products, including plastic baby bottles. BPA is also used as a coating in food cans. Despite overwhelming skepticism and mounting evidence to the … [Read more...]
Childrens Stuffed and Wooden Toys Recalled
Toys Recalled After Posing Hazards. In the first of two toy recalls today, stuffed toy dogs imported by Daiso LLC, of Burlingame, California were recalled due to a chocking hazard. About 40 of the stuffed toy dogs were manufactured in China and sold in Daiso retail stores in California and Washington State from October 2007 through … [Read more...]
Gas Boilers Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Dangers
CPSC Announced Recalls Of Gas Boilers. The U.S. Consumer Produces Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two recalls for defective gas boilers due to carbon monoxide hazards. Although no incidents or injuries have been reported, if there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings … [Read more...]
Lead in Astro Turf Attracts CPSC Attention
Hazards Linked To Lead With Astro Turf. There may be health hazards linked to lead with the artificial turf currently installed in schools, parks, and stadiums nationwide and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is looking into the possible risks to Americans. The artificial-turf industry denied its products are … [Read more...]
Total Body Warning Illustrates Hazards of Selenium Overuse
FDA Warning Over Selenium Overuse. Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that hazardous selenium levels were found in samples of the dietary supplement products "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"; the FDA received 43 reports from nine states regarding possible selenium toxicity … [Read more...]
Deep Fryers, Infant Slings Recalled by CPSC
Deep Fryer And Infant Slings Recalled by CPSC. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today has recalled defective deep fryers that can cause fires, and baby slings that pose a fall hazard. According to the CPSC, JCPenney has recalled Cooks Deep Fryer due to fire and burn hazards. The CPSC advises consumers to stop … [Read more...]
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 home. In … [Read more...]
Government to launch Yo-Yo Ball investigation
Government Investigating Yo-Yo Ball. A federal agency will take another look at Yo-Yo Water Balls, a popular toy blamed for injuring more than 400 children across the country, after a detailed report on the hazards of the toy in this week’s ConsumerMan column. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has decided to launch a “formal, … [Read more...]
Bone Drug May Hold Hazards
Millions Of Americans With Osteoporosis Rely On The Bone Drug Fosamax. Millions of midlife and older Americans rely on the medication Fosamax to stave off osteoporosis, a crippling disease that turns bones so brittle that someone can break a hip just by walking around inside the house. But a growing number of physicians and oral … [Read more...]
Fungus scare puts emphasis on hazards of contact lenses
Contact Lens Solution Are Being Investigated Due To A Fungus Scare. The recent withdrawal from the market of a popular contact lens solution under investigation in an outbreak of a rare eye infection has left many contact lens users confused and concerned. Eye doctors report a surge in calls from users of Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu … [Read more...]
