- Chrissie Cole | May 12, 2009 1:07 PM | Eastern Massachusetts, MA
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use certain cosmetic “Face Paints,” due to reports of skin irritation in small children.
Fun Express Inc., owned by...
- Chrissie Cole | June 26, 2008 4:09 PM | Eastern Massachusetts, MA
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Stanley Furniture, in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of its nature Built to Grow Cribs due to an entrapment hazard.The cribs fail to meet federal safety standards for crib...
- Chrissie Cole | March 30, 2008 2:30 AM | Eastern Massachusetts, MA
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Combi USA is voluntarily recalling over 67,000 infant car seats because the seat can separate from the base resulting in injury, in the event of a crash. Should the seat separate, the child would not be adequately protected.The car seat recall includes the entire line of infant seats from October 2005 to December 2007, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
- Chrissie Cole | March 23, 2008 2:15 AM | Eastern Massachusetts, MA
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Hobby Lobby Stores, in cooperation with the, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of over 13,000 Easter eggs and spinning egg tops because the toys contain excessive levels of lead in the paint. The Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging and are white, brown and green camouflage colors, sold in a...
- Bruce Bierhans | December 19, 2007 12:59 PM | Cape Cod, MA
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Automobile Accidents
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently issued a very practical but controversial decision. The court held that the mother of a boy struck and killed by a car could sue the drivers doctor because the doctor failed to warn the driver of the risks associated with taking certain medications.This may appear harsh, but it is nothing more than a logical extension of the existing law of...
- Chrissie Cole | December 06, 2007 4:48 PM | Cape Cod, MA
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Starbucks, in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary nationwide recall of 167,000 fusion coffee mugs. The plastic handles can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard.23 injuries have been reported to Starbucks due to the handles detaching. Nine of the 23 people injured suffered minor burns.This recall involves two styles of Starbucks 14-ounce...
- Chrissie Cole | September 04, 2007 2:03 AM | Eastern Massachusetts, MA
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Defective & Dangerous Products
Mattel, in cooperation with CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Barbie accessory toys due to excessive levels of lead in the surface paint. Lead is toxic and if ingested by small children it can cause adverse health effects.Product numbers, model names and date codes of the recalled toys can be found on Mattel's website. Date codes and product codes are printed on the largest piece of the toy...