Posts tagged dangerous

• 22 People Hurt as New York City Elevator Falls 3 Floors and Crashes

  Paul Napoli | May 19, 2011 1:39 AM | 1 CommentNew York City, NY Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  May 18, 2011 Nearly two dozen people are injured but lucky to be alive after an elevator malfunction caused the car to plunge three stories. The incident occurred about 7:00 am this morning at...

• Phil&teds Refuses to Recall a Dangerous Children’s Product, CPSC Pleads with Parents Not to Use It

  Paul Napoli | May 07, 2011 3:26 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  May 7, 2011 After finding that phil&teds metoo clip-on tabletop chairs could cause serious injuries to children and the maker refusing to recall this dangerous product, the Consumer Product...

• CPSC Tells States to Ban Water Walking Balls Due to Suffocation and Drowning Risks

  Paul Napoli | March 31, 2011 10:14 PM | 1 CommentNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  March 31, 2011 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the dangers of a new recreational activity known as “water walking balls,” “water...

• Rollerblades with Loose Frames Recalled

  Alan Ripka | November 11, 2010 11:45 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  On November 9, 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rollerblade USA recalled around 29,000 Spark and Spitfire rollerblades because of loose wheels or frames. Rollerblade USA received...

• 58% of Americans Live Where the Air is Dangerous to Breathe

  Paul Napoli | May 05, 2010 10:37 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A report released by the American Lung Association found progress in the fight against air pollution, but shows that more than half of Americans live in areas where air is unhealthy. The report,...

• Study - BPA Increases Risk of Asthma in Kids

  Chrissie Cole | February 05, 2010 12:30 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Toxic Substances
  

  A new study, by researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, suggests exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, during pregnancy, raises the risk of asthma in the child. The researchers found...

• CPSC Addresses Toxic Metals Found In Kids Jewelry

  Chrissie Cole | January 14, 2010 3:01 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Toxic Substances
  

  Amid recent reports of cadium in kids’ jewelry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents to take cheap metal bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry from children. CPSC chair Inez...

• 800,000 Swine Flu Shots Recalled By Sanofi

  Chrissie Cole | December 15, 2009 1:35 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  About 800,000 doses of swine flu vaccine, made by Sanofi Pasteur SA, have been recalled after testing indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus, according to the U.S....

• Mac And Cheese Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

  Chrissie Cole | August 14, 2009 10:53 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  SUPERVALU Inc. announced a voluntary recall of frozen Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is a serious...

• Johnson & Johnson Urged To Remove Chemicals In Baby Shampoo

  Chrissie Cole | May 27, 2009 2:02 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Toxic Substances
  

  Johnson & Johnson is being pushed to remove two probable human carcinogens from its baby shampoo and personal care products by a coalition of organizations. The Environmental Working Group,...