Pay Attention to Product Recalls
According to a news report posted on CBSNews.com, safety advocates are urging parents to pay attention to product recalls keeping their families safe. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that it recalls food and household products several times a week. Unfortunately, its warnings are often ignored by the public, which … [Read more...]
Initiating Consumer Products Recalls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of consumer products are the subject of a consumer recall each year in the United States. However, opponents of the current process argue that how the Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, issues recalls is outdated and requires reformation according to Vox.com. Reforming the way that the CPSC … [Read more...]
FDA Recalls Four Medical Treatments
According to MD Magazine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently recalled four drugs from the consumer level due to various problems. One recall concerned prophylactic treatments, another concerned eye-drop, third involved hypertension drugs, and the last concerned Magnetic Resonance Thermometry overheating risks. The FDA … [Read more...]
Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Recalled
Exmark Quest is recalling its ZRT riding movers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. About 2,200 Exmark Quest 42-inch ZRT Riding Mowers, which were manufactured in the United States by Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Nebraska, have been recalled. The bearings supporting the riding mower’s deck … [Read more...]
Best Buy Issues Two Recalls Over Fire Hazards
Best Buy Issued Recall For Fire Hazard. Best Buy just announced two product recalls due to fire hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Both recalled products were manufactured in China and imported by Best Buy Company Inc., of Richfield, Minnesota. The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately … [Read more...]
CPSC Slow on Product Recalls
CPSC Have Been Criticized Over Product Recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) often waits more than seven months before warning the public of a dangerous product, despite a law that says companies must inform the CPSC of product safety issues immediately upon learning of them. These conclusions were reached by the … [Read more...]
