Warehouse Retailers Face Bias Suits
Wal-Mart Face Bias Suits. Three of the nation's largest warehouse retailers Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Costco Wholesale Corp. have much in common: In opening hundreds of new stores, they've hired tens of thousands of hourly employees, many of whom have become managers. In the past year, the three big box chains also have faced … [Read more...]
Man’s Suit Claims Sexual Harassment By Female Co-Worker
A Man Filed A Sexual Harassment Lawsuit. A Louisville man who worked at a local Wal-Mart has sued the company, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female co-worker and then fired when he complained. In his lawsuit, David Brown claims he repeatedly told his supervisors about the allegedly "offensive and obnoxious conduct" by the … [Read more...]
Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart to Proceed
Wal-Mart Sexual Discrimination Lawsuits. A federal appeals court in San Francisco allowed a landmark sexual-discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart to move ahead, ruling that the seven plaintiffs were eligible for class-action status. Plaintiffs are alleging that women employed in Wal-Mart stores are paid less than male employees in … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Says Pet Treats Were Contaminated with Melamine
Melamine has once again been found in pet food made in China. This time, dog treats sold by Wal-Mart have tested positive for the dangerous chemical. The retailing giant announced last night that Chicken Jerky Strips from the Import Pingyang Pet Product Co and Chicken Jerky made by Shanghai Bestro Trading were both tainted with … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Pulls Cadmium-Laced Miley Cyrus Jewelry From Stores
High Levels Of Cadmium-Laced Miley Cyrus Jewelry. Wal-Mart is pulling some Miley Cyrus-branded jewelry and trinkets from store shelves, after they were found to contain high levels of cadmium. According to the Associated Press, it had informed Wal-Mart that 3 Miley Cyrus products, as well as 10 bracelet charms from another line, … [Read more...]
CO2 Bike Tire Inflators Sold At Wal-Mart Recalled
Recalled CO2 Bike Tire Inflators Pose Risk To Consumers. About 24,000 CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators that were imported by Todson Inc., of North Attleboro, Massachusetts have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully … [Read more...]
More DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart
Recalled Durabrand DVD Players Can Overheat. The August 20, 2009 recall of Durabrand DVD Players imported by Wal-Mart has been expanded, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The updated recall now involves about 4.2 million Durabrand DVD Players and has been expanded to include the pink and purple … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Recalls DVD Players for Fire Hazard
Wal-Mart Recalled DVD Players After Posing Fire Hazard. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas, just recalled about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD Players, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. To date, Wal-Mart has received 12 … [Read more...]
Air Compressors Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled
Air Compressors Recalled Due To Fire Hazard. Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors sold at Wal-Mart Stores are being recalled because of a potential fire hazard. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressor and return it to any Wal-Mart for a full … [Read more...]
Bacterial Contamination Prompts Acne Cream Recall
Acne Cream Bacterial Contamination. Acne creams sold at Dollar General, Kroger or Wal-Mart have been recalled because of bacterial contamination. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled acne creams most likely do not pose a hazard to healthy people, but could be harmful to anyone with a compromised immune … [Read more...]
ReliOn Insulin Syringes Sold at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Clubs Recalled
Tyco Healthcare recalls ReliOn Insulin Syringes. Reli On Insulin Syringes used by diabetics have been recalled by Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien). The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said the syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Recalls More Lead Tainted Key Chains
Wal-Mart Recalls Key Chain For Lead Content. In a second such move, Wal-Mart—in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—is recalling nearly 40,000 “Hip Charm” Key Chains due to high lead content. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Hip Charm Key Chains, especially keeping the lead-tainted … [Read more...]
Jetmax Issues Recall of Children’s Storage Racks Sold At Wal-Mart
Jetmax Children’s Storage Racks Are Being Recalled. Children’s storage racks sold by Wal-Mart stores are being recalled due to the death of a child. Jetmax International sold the dangerous products under the brand “Home Trend Kids 9 Canvas Bin Boys and Girls Organizers.” The Jetmax bins sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Toy Recall Issued for Lead Contaminated Animal Figures
Wal-Mart Recall Lead Contaminated Animal Figures. Wal-Mart has become the latest retailer to issue a recall for lead tainted toys. The retail giant issued the recall Friday after it discovered the problem with some animal figures sold in its stores after conducting its own lead testing. Wal-Mart is just one of many companies to … [Read more...]
Dillons, Wal-Mart recall peanut butter products
Salmonella Outbreaks Resulting From Peanut Butter Products. Most people have heard about the salmonella outbreaks resulting from eating peanut butter made from ConAgra Foods Inc., beginning with the code 2111 on Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter products. Already this outbreak has caused 300 individuals across the nation to … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles
CPSC With Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagle. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Holiday TimeTM … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart, Walgreens Stop Selling Bausch & Lomb ReNu
Retailers Have Pulled Bausch & Lomb ReNu Contact Lens Solution. Two major retailers, Wal-Mart and Walgreens, have pulled Bausch & Lomb's ReNu contact lens cleaning products from their shelves until safety concerns are resolved. Earlier this week the company announced it had suspended shipments of the products over concerns the … [Read more...]
