CHINA-FREE

DEFINITION chi-na-free adj. A term proposed for use on food labels to show that products are not made in China.

CONTEXT In light of recent health and safety scares regarding Chinese-made food and products, a U.S.-based company called Food for Health International has announced plans to put "China-free" stickers on its goods. The subtext: These products won't make you sick or have harmful contaminants like melamine.

USAGE Given recent recalls of items from toys to toothpaste, China-free labeling could catch on, though consumers would do well to remember that not all products from China are tainted and not all tainted products are from China.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Recalls: Costco, Sam's Club, Ikea, Walmart, Target, more
OCRegister
By HANG NGUYEN Burlington Basket Company announced the recall of about 500000 bassinets. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Burlington received 10 reports of the bassinets collapsing when the folding legs were not locked into place. ...
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Va. Beach manufacturer recalls outdoor child's chair
The Virginian-Pilot
The Virginia Beach manufacturer of outdoor toys and furniture issued the recall for about 5200 Kristi G Go & Grow Chairs, in conjunction with the product's distributor, Kristi G Co., based in Atlanta. Swim Ways received eight reports of the chairs ...
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Recall of 92000 Heater Fans and Quartz Radiant Heaters Sold at Dollar General
InjuryBoard.com
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Atico International USA, Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, who sourced these products from China, and retailer Dollar General Stores, of Goodlettsville, TN, are recalling these products ...
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Sniglar crib, Summer Infant video monitor subject to recall notices in Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
The Sniglar full-sized crib with fixed sides is the subject of a joint recall by Ikea, Health Canada and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The model number 60091931 is printed on a label attached to the mattress support. ...
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James Perse jackets recalled
UPI.com
The jackets, imported from China by New Live of Los Angeles, pose a fire hazard to consumers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The jackets are lined with Sherpa fleece. The men's garment involved in the recall is style number MV2156, ...
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James Perse recalls 6700 men's, women's jackets
Bloomberg
Consumers can call the James Perse recall hotline at 800-430-8559 or the US Consumer Product safety Commission at 800-638-2772. The agency said it is interested in receiving any incident or injury reports related to the jackets, ...
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Burlington Basket Bassinet Recall: They Can Collapse
WalletPop
Burlington Basket Co. has issued a recall for 500000 bassinets sold nationwide at Walmart and other stores after 10 of them collapsed, hurting two infants, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The CPSC said if the cross-bracing rails aren't ...
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Volkswagen rejects recall over US engine problem
SteelGuru
China Post reported that Volkswagen has rejected suggestions that it might have to recall up to 100000 cars in the United States after Washington stepped up an inquiry involving diesel engines. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ...
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Car Seat Recall: Why Are So Many Children's Products Dangerous?
AOL News
Here's a handy rundown: Two months ago, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, announced that it would ban drop-side cribs, a popular choice for parents who appreciate the ease of lifting their babies in and out. ...
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Bangkok Post : Honda recalling nearly 700000 vehicles
Have come across this great write up when searching for chinese quality problems http://www.easyrambler.com/china-product-recalls-quality-defects-01.php ...
www.bangkokpost.com/.../honda-to-recall-nearly-700000-veh...