Product recall: child carriers, toys Washington Post The toys were manufactured in China. WHY: The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard. INCIDENTS: None reported. HOW MANY: About 760. FOR MORE: Contact Guidecraft at 888-824-1308 Monday through Friday between 9 am and ... See all stories on this topic »

Total Recall: Target Children's Frog Mask, More Listeria, Unlabeled Peanuts DailyFinance No incidents have been reported, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The 3400 plush masks, made in China, were sold nationwide between August and September, retailing for $1. The UPC code is 06626491474. Consumers are asked to return the ... See all stories on this topic »

ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Made by St. Charles Company Patch.com The manufacturer is System Sensor, of St. Charles, which voluntarily participated in the recall. The units were built in China and Mexico and distributed by ADT Security Services Inc. of Boca Raton, FL. When the CO detector reaches the end of its ... See all stories on this topic »

Domega NY Int'l Recalls Dried Dates Due To Sulfites Presence RTT News The recall follows a routine check by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors, who found that the product contained undeclared high levels of sulfites, the consumption of which can be life-threatening for sulfites sensitive ... See all stories on this topic » RTT News

Product Recall: Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Dates ReadMedia (press release) The product was distributed nationwide and is a product of China. Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the product ... See all stories on this topic »

Horizon Hobby Recalls Losi NiMH Battery Charger Due to Possible Burn and Fire ... FireEngineering.com Sold at: Hobby stores nationwide gave the battery chargers away free or for a small charge with a purchase, depending on the retailer from January 2011 to March 2011. Manufactured in: China. Consumers should immediately stop using this product and ... See all stories on this topic »

Guidecraft Twist and Sort Toys recalled UPI.com WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 760 Twist and Sort Toys due to a choking hazard. The toy includes four posts, one with threading and the other three with small, ... See all stories on this topic »

Electric Motion Recalls Lithium-poly Bicycle Batteries Consumer Affairs The recalled product is a black lithium-poly 37 volt, 10Ah battery used in electric bicycles and propulsion systems. The battery is 8.75 inches x 5.75 inches x 3.25 inches. “E+” appears on a label on the side of the battery. ... See all stories on this topic » Consumer Affairs

Dart set believed tied to 4 child deaths: Plainfield toy importer will pay ... MyCentralJersey.com The commission also remains interested in receiving incident or injury reports directly related to the Henry Gordy product recall or others involving a different hazard with the same product, and officials urged consumers to share their experiences ... See all stories on this topic »

 

Recalls recap: Jogging strollers, children's tents OregonLive.com By AP Product: About 411700 BOB single- and double-seated strollers imported by BOB Trailers Inc. of Boise and manufactured in Taiwan and China. The strollers have The BOB, Ironman or Stroller Strides brand name embroidered on the canopy. This recalls ... See all stories on this topic » OregonLive.com

Recalls: Walmart, Target, JCPenney, Ikea, REI, Amazon OCRegister By HANG NGUYEN / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The US Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recalls of various products that sold at several retailers, including Walmart, Target, JCPenney, Ikea, REI, Amazon and Babies"R"Us. BOB ... See all stories on this topic »

Sony recalls 1.6m Bravia TV sets over fire risk TODAYonline While Singapore is among the countries affected, Sony Singapore has emphasised there is no product recall locally. "Sony is offering a free inspection of the affected models, and if a customer has a product unit affected by the issue, they can contact ... See all stories on this topic »

China: Walmart, Carrefour fined for sale of expired foods FreshPlaza Both Wal-Mart and Carrefour said the case had prompted them to post recall notices in their stores toward the end of August but that no customers have responded by coming in to exchange a product or obtain a refund. Neither supermarket said it had seen ... See all stories on this topic »

Recalls This Week: Pool pump motors, jogging strollers, pourable gel fuels ... The Republic AP This photo provided by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, shows the Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motor. The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard. (AP Photo/US Consumer Product Safety Commission) NEW ... See all stories on this topic »

 

Suspected poisoned vinegar kills 11 in China, reports FoodProductionDaily.com Associated Press said revenge attacks using rat poison or other chemicals are also common in China, where access to firearms and other deadly weapons are ...

Villar seeks Senate probe on hazardous toys GMANews.TV He said that many of the toys were made in China while the others were made in ... contact because the poison can mix with particles in the air," he said. ...

Op-Ed: Pollution- Why environmental epidemiology is such a very ... DigitalJournal.com The pollution included masses of particulate matter, heavy metals, oxides, and practically every known poison in forms of fumes from various products. ...

UK leads clampdown on rhino horn trade The Guardian The trade could stimulate the market for products from the endangered animal, ... Go after the TCM practitioners and the Chinese consumer, make it a dud. ... The Guardian

Tobacco shop owner charged with selling synthetic marijuana Shakopee Valley News The products are manufactured in China by an unknown manufacture and ... In September 2010 the National Poison Control Center received over 1500 calls ...

Minnesota law takes on synthetic drugs - and their look-alikes Pioneer Press Company officials could not be found to comment on the product. Tryptamines aren't a popular synthetic ... Many are in China, India and elsewhere overseas. ...

 

Chinese people power forces closure of chemical factory Telegraph.co.uk The protests, which were organised on China's burgeoning social network and ... saying "I love Dalian and reject poison", "return me my home and garden, ...

China unrest over toxic chemical plant in Dalian BBC News PX is used to make plastics, polyester and cleaning products, ... Weibo, China's version of Twitter, was being censored by the authorities to block searches ... BBC News

New Research Aims To Identify Nanosilver's Toxic Trigger eNews Park Forest However, a new method developed by researchers in China aims to use an older ... used as an antibacterial agent in many products, is much more toxic than ...

Protest shuts down plant in China Windsor Star Tens of thousands of Chinese protesters have forced authorities in the port ... others carrying banners declaring Reject Poison and Give Me Back My Home. ...

Over 10000 Rally To Close Petrochemical Plant in China (video) Care2.com The plant manufactures paraxylene (PX), which can be highly toxic; ... cleaning products and polyester clothing and, after long-term exposure, ...

 

Build-A-Bear recalls pins Bizjournals.com The company, along with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, announced the voluntary recall Thursday. The 1.5 inch lapel pin, manufactured in China, features graphics of a heart, bear head, and peace sign all positioned in front ... See all stories on this topic »

China Plans to Launch Escalator Recall System CRIENGLISH.com 4 in Beijing, China on Tuesday morning, July 5, 2011. [File Photo: Jing You/CFP] China's top quality watchdog has said it will write a system of product recall for problematic escalators into law, following a spate of escalator accidents last month, ... See all stories on this topic » CRIENGLISH.com

NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Consumer Affairs The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. ... See all stories on this topic » Consumer Affairs

Software glitch forces Honda to recall 2 million cars The Tech Herald The company has issued a product recall in order to update the software, which is connected to the transmission control module of the following vehicles in the United States: Honda Accord 4-cylinder (2005-2010), Honda CR-V (2007-2010) and Honda Element ... See all stories on this topic » The Tech Herald

NexTorch recalls 16000 batteries UPI.com ... the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The batteries involved in the recall are the NexTorch NT123A 3Vflashlight battery. They were imported from China and sold nationwide from February 2009 through June 2011 for about $20. ... See all stories on this topic »

US official: Quality of Chinese products greatly improved Xinhua One of the purposes of O'Brien's China visit is to learn the latest trend of Chinese product safety and extend cooperation with China's main product safety body, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ). ... See all stories on this topic »

Over 1M toy keys with remotes recalled UPI.com The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the toys were imported from China and sold nationwide from January 2006 through May 2011 for about $9. An additional 3600 of the toys were sold in Canada. The commission said they plastic keys or key rings ... See all stories on this topic »

Collapsing step stools sold at Target recalled Denver Post By Howard Pankratz The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Target Corp. has ordered the recall of wooden step stools that have repeatedly collapsed. The federal agency said that the wooden step stools can break apart or collapse ... See all stories on this topic »

 

Product recall: bathtub non-slip pads, safety latches and outlet covers Washington Post The bathtub non-slip pads were manufactured in China. WHY: Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers. INCIDENTS: Prime-Line has received one report of the pad failure. No injuries reported. ... See all stories on this topic »

Recall news Wall Street Journal The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The toys were manufactured in Mexico. WHY: The wagon's plastic handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. INCIDENTS: Seven reports of ... See all stories on this topic »

Some used goods aren't a bargain Omaha World-Herald No matter what type of product you are considering, always check to see if the model has undergone a recall. In the past few weeks thousands of power garden trimmers have been recalled because of blade detachments or because fuel leaks out of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Product Recall: Pogo sticks Washington Post The toys were manufactured in China. WHY: The bottom rubber tip attached to the stick's frame can wear out prematurely and potentially cause the user to fall. In addition, the caps on the handlebars come off and expose sharp edges, ... See all stories on this topic »

CPSC Product Recall: Kohler Co. Recalls Glass Shower Doors for ... Price of Float Glass on July 29, 2011 from China Glass Network[2011-07-29] ... The product recall was announced by the CPSC on July 27, 2011. ... www.glassinchina.com/news/newsDisplay_12971.html

 

Feds test for arsenic at Wayne County Mott's plant Rochester Democrat and Chronicle ... sources for several other products in reaction to public concern about food-safety standards in China. In very high doses, arsenic is an acute poison. ...

Melamine Tainted Milk Resurfaces in Chinese Pig Farms NTDTV This latest report shows that the Chinese authorities have yet to prevent the use of poison in food. Many mainlanders are no longer taking chances with ...

Group bares toxic substance in whitening products Philippine Star These skin whitening products are mostly made in China. ... Joe DiGangi who tested the skin whitening products said mecrcury is a poison and should not be ...

Meth Inc.: Industrial-scale Mexican labs now pushing top-grade ... Arizona Daily Star ... the knowledge to craft a superior product and the distribution networks to .... prevent drug gangs from importing pseudoephedrine from India and China. ...

Studies Find Arsenic in Apple Juice Care2.com by Jaelithe J. Recent independent product safety tests commissioned by the ... and vegetables is a particular problem in China, where many toxic pesticides ...

Step cautiously with uranium The Desert Sun Congress also should know better than to take action that could poison the ... The cost of uranium has been soaring and China controls 97 percent of the ...

Review: 'Death by China-Confronting the Dragon' Big Government With a little bit more awareness and the ability to choose to afford the more expensive US made products, we have the power to put Chinese made products out ...

Toxic toys find way into Davao malls, stalls Inquirer.net Many of the toys were made in China while the others were made in Korea, ... to create a task force to closely monitor consumer products for safety. ...

What's really in the food? The A to Z of the food industry's most ... IBTimes Canada Sodium nitrite is a complete poison used to make meats look fresh. ... It's made from genetically modified soybeans (often grown in China) and then ...

Editorial: Dangerous 'salts' Gainesville Sun Depending on the form of the product and on the user, the bath salts are ... has helped manufacturers — believed to be based in China and India — and ...

 

Recalls this week: pressure washers, lamps CNBC.com A product that do-it-yourselfers use to clean surfaces such as patios, decks and driveways has been recalled because of a safety risk. A nozzle and spray bar on attachments to Homelite surface cleaners could come off, possibly breaking a plastic ... See all stories on this topic »

Ski helmets recalled because of head injury hazard Denver Post ... it was purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the helmets were manufactured in China. For more information and to see photos of the helmets included in this recall, visit the Uvex recall page. See all stories on this topic »

Recall of GSK's Augmentin tablet ordered due to plasticizer contamination China Daily By Shan Juan (chinadaily.com.cn) The Department of Health (DH) of Hong Kong ordered Tuesday GlaxoSmithKline Limited (GSK) to recall from shelf an antibiotic, namely Augmentin 375mg tablet (HK-47298), because samples of the product were found to contain ... See all stories on this topic »

P&G blasted for tough rules to get refunds EastDay.com The company last weekend announced a worldwide recall of Oral-B Tooth and Gum Care Mouth Rinse. P&G China advised consumers to stop using the product with an expiration date between July 15, 2011, and June 30, 2014. P&G told consumers to deliver the ... See all stories on this topic »

Target recalls Circo children's lamps UPI.com The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Circo lamps sold with style names Striped, Sports, Dot and Flower Dot can overheat, causing the adhesive inside of the lamp socket to melt. The melted glue can make the light bulb difficult to remove, ... See all stories on this topic »

Toying With Deregulation Wall Street Journal The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act passed in 2008 in a frenzy of concern over lead content in toys from China, and it has since tormented anyone who makes or sells bicycles, books, children's jewelry and so much more. ... See all stories on this topic »

 

Chinese Moms Shop Overseas for Baby Products The Epoch Times By Olivia Lee & Gisela Sommer Chinese parents have developed the habit of looking overseas for baby food, after a poison-milk powder scandal in 2008 and a ...

Chinese Pigs Fed Poisoned Milk Powder The Epoch Times Melamine is used by unscrupulous players in China because it can make the milk powder appear to have more protein in tests. The chemical is toxic to humans, ...

Drugs in 'bath salts' Sarasota Herald-Tribune Poison-control centers across the United States received 3470 calls linked to ... Depending on the form of the product and on the user, the bath salts are ...

DYING FOR A SMOKE Daily Star ... insect eggs, flies, wood, rat poison, battery acid and even human faeces. ... Once there, Chinese workers thicken it with chemicals before rolling the ...

Relatives of tainted syrup victims decry ruling in Spain Expatica Spain The syrup was contaminated with diethylene glycol, an industrial product not ... the product, which was supplied to it by China's CNSC Fortune Way Company. ...

 

 

Recall news Sacramento Bee AP DETAILS: Child strollers imported from China by Britax Child Safety Inc. of Charlotte, NC, sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online retailers between September 2010 and June 2011 for about $200. ... See all stories on this topic »

Target to recall 52000 pairs of infant girls sandals Pittsburgh Tribune-Review By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Target and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced the voluntary recall of nearly 52000 infant girls sandals because decorative plastic flowers on them can become detached, creating a potential choking ... See all stories on this topic »

Product Recalls Charleston Post Courier Details: by phone at 866-918-8771 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday; online at geappliances.com/products/recall. About 23600 Emma's Garden Polka-dot girls' dresses manufactured in China and imported by TJX Companies Inc. of Framingham, Mass. ... See all stories on this topic »

Children's medicine, trimmer/edger attachments posted to recall listing Business Clarksville While there are no brand markings directly on the product, “Made in China” is printed on the bottom of the lamp. Consumers should return the lamps to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund. Consumers can contact Christmas Tree Shops at (888) ... See all stories on this topic »

Recall: Kid's Gamma Sport tennis raquets—high lead levels ConsumerReports.org There were no incidents or injuries reported in relation to this recall, however. Owners can contact Gamma Sports for a free replacement grip kit. According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission news release, the company is contacting known ... See all stories on this topic »

Target Recalls over 400000 Child Booster Seats InjuryBoard.com They were made in and China. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Target can be contacted at (800) 440-0680 or through the firm's website at www.target.com. ... See all stories on this topic »

Recall: Animated Lamps Sold at Christmas Tree Shops Pose Fire/Shock Risks Justice News Flash While there are no brand markings directly on the product, 'Made in China' is printed on the bottom of the lamp.” Consumers are advised to return the lamps to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full refund. For more information concerning the ... See all stories on this topic »

Big Lots Futon Bunk Bed Recall Issued After Child's Death AboutLawsuits.com The death of a 3 year-old child from Iowa has led to the recall of about 30000 Big Lots metal futon bunk beds. The Big Lots bunk bed recall was announced on June 16 by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after determining that the futon ... See all stories on this topic »

 

China acts over lead poison scandals Financial Times Poisoning from heavy metal pollution has become one of the most serious and widespread consequences of more than 30 years of industrialisation in China. ...

Chicago Tribune A sample of a bath salt product named TranQuility, which contains the ... but they said poison control centers nationwide have reported more cases over the ...

Can buying prescription pills over the internet EVER be safe? Daily Mail The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the government body that ... Gangs in countries such as China, India and Syria produce the fakes by ...

Disguised synthetic drugs draw closer scrutiny Bellingham Herald Health officials say poison control centers nationwide have reported more ... Two women attempted to pick up the package from China that was addressed to ...

 

Dream on Me recalls 22000 drop-side cribs Furniture Today PISCATAWAY, NJ — Dream on Me, a supplier of cribs and other children's furniture, has voluntarily recalled 22000 of its portable and full-size drop-side cribs made in China. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Wednesday ... See all stories on this topic » Furniture Today

Recall news The Associated Press The food processors were manufactured in China. WHY: The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail, allowing operation without the lid secured to pose a laceration hazard. The product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire ... See all stories on this topic »

Lan Enterprises recalls Zooper strollers UPI.com The opening between the armrest tray and the seat bottom can allow an infant's body to pass through and become trapped at the neck, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The recall involves Zooper strollers imported from China and sold ... See all stories on this topic »

Mainland recalls Taiwan's possibly tainted drinks AsiaOne "Product recalls should be unconditional and smoothly handled without any hassle at supermarkets or store counters, like demanding purchase receipts from buyers," he said. Liu also called for a zero-tolerance policy nationwide for companies producing ... See all stories on this topic » AsiaOne

HP expand notebook battery recall yet again Product Reviews Now according to an article by Nicole Wilson of Best Syndication the recall now includes an extra 162600 units. This led to the recall being expanded to replace the faulty batteries which are manufactured in China. The laptops involved where sold from ... See all stories on this topic » Product Reviews

CPSC Warns on Summer Pool, Spa Incidents Occupational Health & Safety The covers were made in the United States and China. For contact information for these manufacturers, consumers should visit this website. They can contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline at 866-478-3521 or visit www.apsp.org/draincoverrecall. See all stories on this topic »

Telstar recalls energy-saving light bulbs News-Sun WASHINGTON, DC - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Telstar Products, has announced a voluntary recall of its energy-saving light bulbs. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. ... See all stories on this topic »