Defective & Dangerous Products

• Voluntary Recall of Baby Bling Pacifiers

  Claude Wyle | August 22, 2007 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA

  Bling just may not be for babies. Retailers have voluntarily recalled pacifiers with Swarovski crystals glued to the handle. The crystals may become easily detached, and pose a choking hazard.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Baby Bling Pacifiers Recalled

  Claude Wyle | August 22, 2007 4:37 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Retailers of pacifiers with Swarovski crystals glued to the pacifier's handle have been voluntarily recalled. The crystals can become easily separated, and pose a choking hazard. Perhaps this just goes to show that bling is not for babies.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• SpongeBob Address Books & Journals Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard

  Chrissie Cole | August 22, 2007 4:08 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 25,000 SpongeBob SquarePants journals and address books, imported by Martin Designs Inc., are being recalled because the paint on the spiral binding may contain excessive amounts of lead.If ingested by small children, lead can have serious health effects.Included in the recall are journals and address books with the...

• Wal-Mart Confirms, Dog Treats Contain "Small Amounts of Melamine"

  Courtney Mills | 2007-08-22T14:56:49 | 0 Comments

  A Wal-Mart spokeswoman confirmed today that the two Chinese brands of dog treats pulled from shelves last month contain trace amounts of melamine, a chemical found in fertilizer.Wal-Mart had quietly removed from shelves on July 26, 2007, Chicken Jerky of Shanghai Bestro Trading, and Chicken Jerky Strips of Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co., after customers had complained that their pets were...

• Mars Petcare Recalls Krasdale Dog Food for Salmonella Contamination

  Chrissie Cole | 2007-08-22T13:36:05 | 0 Comments

  Mars PetCare Inc. and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall in five states of select Krasdale Gravy dry dog food for possible salmonella contamination.Salmonella contamination can cause serious adverse health affects in dogs and cats and in some cases be fatal. The five pound bags of recalled dog food were sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New...

• Thomas and Friends, Curious George Recall More Lead Painted Toys

  Courtney Mills | 2007-08-22T10:56:07 | 0 Comments

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with Schylling Associates of Rowley, MA, announced a voluntary recall of the company's Spinning Tops and Tin Pails.The recall affects about 70, 000 units imported from China, and is specifically concerned about surface paint on the wooden handles of the tops and pails that may contain excessive quantities of lead. Lead is a neurotoxin...

• Dangerous clothing from China under microscope

  Staff Writer | 2007-08-22T07:29:22 | 0 Comments

  The latest report, this time from New Zealand, on defective products made in China is that infant's and children's clothing may contain dangerous levels of the chemical formaldehyde, which is known to cause skin and eye irritations, respiratory difficulties, asthma and even cancer. This news and that of the recent, widespread toy recalls affecting huge companies like Mattel and Fisher Price, has...

• Wal-Mart Pulls Pet Treats From Shelves

  Jenny Albano | 2007-08-21T23:28:46 | 0 Comments

  Wal-Mart recently pulled certain dog treats from their shelves with out publicly announcing their decision. The treats were removed because some customers complained that there dogs became ill after eating the product. The company removed Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky from Shanghai Bestro Trading on July 26, but so far there has not been a recall...

• USDA to Give $5.5 Million to Study Origin of E. Coli in Produce

  Jenny Albano | 2007-08-21T23:10:59 | 0 Comments

  The USDA has announced that they will be giving $5.5 million to study E. coli in produce. Officials from the agency want to make sure the deadly bacteria stays out of food. The money is being given to a California institute that will study the origin of E. coli 0157:H7, which is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and some life threatening complications such as Hemolytic...

• Choking Hazard Posed by Playskool Sippy Cups

  Claude Wyle | 2007-08-21T16:10:35 | 0 Comments

  After receiving reports of children chewing through the spout of Playskook Sippy cups and choking, CVS Pharmacy has announced a recall of the product. Consumers of the product should immediately discard the product and may receive a full refund from CVS stores. For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.