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• Toy Helicopters Recalled By Rite Aid

  Chrissie Cole | June 10, 2011 2:24 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Excite USA is recalling military copter toys sold at Rite Aid stores nationwide because the plastic blades can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard. Three incidents have been reported...

• Fitness Resistance Tubes Recalled By Dick's Sporting Goods

  Chrissie Cole | March 03, 2011 11:05 AM | 0 CommentsCape Cod, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Resistance Tubes and Tube Kits have been voluntarily recalled by Dick’s Sporting Goods, because the plastic clip that attaches the tube to the handle can break during use, posing an injury...

• Wal-Mart Stores Recalls Electric Heaters

  Chrissie Cole | December 17, 2010 11:13 AM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Wal-Mart Stores, working in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of more than two million electric heaters due to a malfunction that can result in...

• Tests Reveal Hazardous Chemicals On Toys

  Chrissie Cole | November 25, 2010 1:41 AM | 0 CommentsCape Cod, MA Category: Toxic Substances
  

  The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) has released its 25th annual survey of toy safety just in time for holiday shopping. The survey, titled Trouble in Toyland, highlights potential...

• Allergy Alert: Mini Muffins Recalled By Hostess Brands

  Chrissie Cole | September 30, 2010 4:20 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Multi-packs of Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins have been voluntarily recalled by Hostess Brands throughout the U.S. because they may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy to walnuts...

• TV Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies

  Chrissie Cole | August 25, 2010 11:12 AM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Milestone AV Technologies has issued a voluntary recall of 131,000 flat screen TV wall mounts due to a fall hazard caused by slippage in the elbow joints which could pose an injury hazard to...

• Firework Safety Tips For People & Pets

  Chrissie Cole | June 27, 2010 1:31 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Fourth of July is a time for friends, family and celebration but most importantly it’s a time to make sure everyone stays safe – including the family pets! Fireworks Safety...

• Antacid Drugs Linked To Bone Fracture Risk

  Chrissie Cole | May 25, 2010 12:17 PM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Nexium and Prilosec, powerful antacid drugs in the proton pump inhibitor family, may increase the risk of bone fractures, according to a new warning by the U.S. Food and Drug...

• Walmart Testing Kids' Products For Cadmium

  Chrissie Cole | April 28, 2010 11:41 AM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Toxic Substances
  

  Walmart stores have begun testing for cadmium in kid’s products, including toys, bibs, pacifiers and various other child-care items. Cadmium is a known carcinogen that can easily shed onto...

• Dear President Obama: Are You Listening?

  Bruce Bierhans | March 27, 2010 11:42 AM | 0 CommentsEastern Massachusetts, MA Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Dear President Obama: I'm sorry I haven't written in some time. I know you enjoy my occasional letters and recommendations, particularly on mortgage reform. You never take my suggestions, but I know...