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...]
Compact Fluorescent Lights – Potential Fire and Mercury Hazards
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...]
