Defective & Dangerous Products

• "Essentials" Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning

  Chrissie Cole | July 07, 2007 4:01 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  "Essentials" children's metal jewelry, made by Future Industries, is being recalled because of a lead poisoning hazard. The recalled jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. If ingested by small children, lead can be toxic and lead to adverse health effects.The recalled jewelry sets include a: necklace bracelet and earrings made of blue, green or pink plastic beads. The necklaces have painted...

• Chinese Made DEG Caused Deaths in Panama

  Jenny Albano | July 05, 2007 11:05 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  In Panama, at least 94 people have died from a medicine that was contaminated with a toxic chemical, and there are 293 more deaths that are suspected to have occurred because of the toxin. The chemical found in the drug was diethylene glycol, which is commonly used in antifreeze and brake fluid. The chemical was found in cough syrup, antihistamine tablets, calamine lotion, and rash ointment...

• Investigators Find Recalled Thomas Toys Still in Stores

  Shannon Weidemann | June 28, 2007 2:34 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Illinois state investigators have done spot checks at stores around the state and found over 100 stores that still have recalled Thomas the Tank Engine toys on their shelves. The recalled toys contain lead paint and are a hazard to anyone that comes in contact with them. On June 13, the CPSC announced the recall of the Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys. None of the company's metal trains...

• Tires Recalled Over Tread Separation

  Shannon Weidemann | June 27, 2007 11:50 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has demanded that recall of 450,000 tires that may be in danger of tread separation. The tires may be missing a safety feature that allows the tread to separate which could cause a car accident. The tires are made in China and were imported by Foreign Tire Sales. The company has insisted that it does not have the money to pay for a recall of...

• Thermador Ceramic Cooktops Recalled for Fire Hazard

  Christina Cole | June 07, 2007 1:43 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Approximately 2,000 Thermador brand ceramic cooktops, manufactured by BSH Home Appliances Corporation, have been recalled due to potential fire hazard.While switched off, the cooktop can come on by itself, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on or near the cooktop.The cooktops have electric and induction heating elements with a black ceramic glass surface. The recall...

• FDA Warns Chinese Toothpaste May Be Contaminated

  Christina Cole | June 01, 2007 12:32 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  It has been confirmed that contaminated toothpaste exported from China has been shipped to many ports within the United States. The toothpaste reportedly contains a poison used in antifreeze and has turned up in Puerto Rico, Los Angeles and Miami.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers Friday that toothpaste imported from China could contain diethylene glycol (DEG) which is...

• GE Dishwashers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

  Shannon Weidemann | May 30, 2007 3:24 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  GE has issued a recall of several different models of built-in dishwashers. The defective products may be a potential fire hazard due to a problem with a leaky rinse-aid dispenser. GE has received 191 reports of overheated wiring including 56 reports of property damage. There were 12 reports of fires that escaped the dishwasher. Fire damage was limited to the dishwasher or the adjacent...

• Sparkling Grape Juice Recalled

  Shannon Weidemann | May 28, 2007 2:57 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  A sparkling grape juice in a glass bottle that may break and create a hazard. The company that manufactures Manischewitz Sparkling Concord Grape Juice has received several reports of their bottles breaking. They have issued a product recall. The nationwide recall of Manischewitz Sparkling Concord Grape Juice (UPC #72700-05361) and Manischewitz Sparkling Niagara Grape Juice (UPC #72700-05362)...

• Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution Recalled

  Christina Cole | May 26, 2007 12:08 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning patients and health care professionals that wear soft contact lenses about a voluntary recall of Complete MoisturePlus Multi Purpose Solution that is manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics.The company is recalling the product as a precautionaru measure based on reports they received of a rare, but serious eye infection (Acanthamoeba...

• Evenflo Infant Seats Recalled

  Christina Cole | May 17, 2007 10:58 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seats and Carriers because the handle can unexpectedly release causing the infant seat to rotate forward, resulting in serious injury. Over 450,000 car seats and carriers are included in the recall.To date, Evenflo has received 679 reports from...