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MENU FOODS AGREES TO TEST FOR PAIN KILLER IN ITS CAT FOOD 2007-10-24 18:16:00 Independent lab found acetaminophen in Special Kitty samplesMenu Foods will test samples of its Special Kitty food for the pain killer acetaminophen, ConsumerAffairs.com has learned.The action comes on the heels of a ConsumerAffairs.com report that revealed ExperTox Analytical Laboratory found the over-the-counter pain medication in samples of Special Kitty food it tested earlier this month.ExperTox detected the acetaminophen in a composite of three flavors of Special Kitty food - Special Kitty with beef and gravy, Special Kitty mixed grill in gravy, and Special Kitty with turkey and giblets in gravy.The findings added to the growing number of cases in which toxicologists at the Texas-based lab have discovered the pain medicine in samples of dog or cat food.The latest findings came in samples of Special Kitty food that a Rhode Island pet owner purchased in February – one month before Menu Foods recalled more than 60 million containers of tainted dog and cat food.Link to complete stor
RECALLS 2007-10-24 11:34:00 Kawasaki Power Tool Batteries RecalledAbout 1.6 million Kawasaki-branded power tool batteries distributed by Alltrade Tools LLC are being recalled. The battery packs can overheat and melt during charging, or fracture during use and expel plastic shards, posing burn, laceration, and bruise hazards to consumers.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/kawasaki_tools.htmlCollections Etc. Recalls Double HammocksCollections Etc. Inc. is recalling about 9,000 double hammocks. The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/collections_hammocks.html J.C. Penney Recalls Shag RugsJ.C. Penney is recalling about 2,900 “Alyssa” shag rugs. The rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.This recall involves “Alyssa” shag rugs that were available in th
CONSUMER GROUP FINDS LEAD-LEADEN LIPSTICKS 2007-10-24 11:19:00 More than half of major brands tested contained leadIts not just kids' and pets' toys that have dangerous levels of lead. Mom’s lipstick might have the same problem.Lead tests, conducted by an independent laboratory for the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, analyzed red lipsticks bought in Boston, Hartford, Conn., San Francisco and Minneapolis.More than half of 33 brand-name lipsticks tested -- 61 percent -- contained detectable levels of lead, with levels ranging from 0.03 to 0.65 parts per million (ppm). None of these lipsticks listed lead as an ingredient, the group said.According to the analysis, one-third of the tested lipsticks exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 0.1 ppm limit for lead in candy – a standard established to protect children from directly ingesting lead.Lipstick products, like candy, are directly ingested into the body. Nevertheless, the FDA has not set a limit for lead in lipstick.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007
RECALLS 2007-10-24 11:01:00 J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments.C. Penney is recalling about 2,400 Breyer 2006 stirrup ornaments. Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.The recall involves a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/jcpenney_stirrup.html J.C. Penney Deluxe Wood Art SetsJ.C. Penney is recalling about 19,000 wood art sets. Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.The recalled art set, made in Taiwan and Vietnam, consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/jcpenney_art.htmlJ.C. Penney Recalls Disney Winnie-the-Pooh Play SetsJ.C. Penney is recalling about 49,000 Disney Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-piece pl
DRUG COMPANIES WITHDRAW INFANT COLD REMEDIES 2007-10-24 10:52:00 Action follows FDA criticism of multi-purpose infant remediesA number of pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis, Wyeth Labs, and Johnson & Johnson are withdrawing infant over-the-counter cough medicine because of concerns of death and injury due to possible overdose.The announcement was made by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the trade group representing the companies.Though the industry insists the recalled medicines are safe in recommended doses, over-the-counter cough medicines in general have come under closer scrutiny in recent months.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/infant_cold.html~Sandy G.
RECALLS 2007-10-24 08:33:00 Britax Child Safety Seats RecalledBritax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling more than 34,000 Marathon child safety seats because the seats fail to meet federal standards.The specific Marathon seats being recalled are model numbers E9L06, E9W06, and E906, manufactured between May 23 and June 28, 2006.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/britax.htmlDisney 'Cars' Backpacks Sold at Target RecalledAbout 110,000 game pieces sold with "Cars" backpacks are being recalled by Global Design Concepts.Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/cars_backpack.htmlReynolds UL Bicycle ForksAbout 330 Reynolds UL bicycle forks are being recalled.The fork tips could separate f
JUMPIN' JEEPS RUIN LIVES, DESTROY PROPERTY 2007-10-24 08:17:00 Years of accidents, reports, complaints yield no actionThe Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander along with other Jeep models continue to experience unintended acceleration more than a year after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) refused to order a safety recall because it found “no evidence to indicate the influence of a manufacturing defect.”ConsumerAffairs.Com has received reports of unintended acceleration in the Grand Cherokee since at least 2000 and continues to receive similar complaints from consumers driving Jeep vehicles.NHTSA, the federal agency in charge of vehicle safety, reports one petition from Elaine Ziegler in Coatsville, Pennsylvania to recall a 2006 Jeep Commander for sudden acceleration but the petition was denied on January 3, 2007.The complaint involved unintended acceleration with Ziegler's Jeep Commander causing an accident that killed a person in Delaware in December 2005, according to NHTSA documents.Link to complete story: htt
MOVED IN BUT STILL UNPACKING 2007-10-22 08:11:00 I'm moved into my new place, but still have a lot of unpacking to do. Just trying to catch up on emails right now. I will post as often as possible and I should be back to normal very soon. Thank you for being so patient and understanding.One more thing I want to mention. I won't be participating in any tags. Sorry. I hope no one is offended by this. I don't have anything against them, I just don't have the time between trying to make sure I catch recalls and having time to spend with family. I hope everyone understands.~Sandy G.
MAGAZINE FINDS LEAD IN MAXI TOY BLOCKS 2007-10-22 00:37:00 Toy company tries to block publication of findingsA Canadian consumer magazine, Protégez-Vous, reports that tests of Mega Bloks plastic building blocks found lead levels that exceeded the 600 parts per million (ppm) safety standard that is in effect in both Canada and the U.S.Mega Brands, the Montreal-based manufacturer of the blocks, went to court to seek an injunction barring publication of the article, but was unsuccessful, The New York Times reported. Mega, Canada's largest toy manufacturer, denies its toys contain dangerous levels of lead.It was a "total shock," when independent tests found lead in 32 tested toys, three of which had lead above recommended levels, including Mega Bloks Maxi System, a set of plastic building blocks, said Marie-Josee Boudreau, an engineer who conducted the lead tests included in Canada's annual toy survey, the Montreal Gazette reported.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/maxi_lead.html~Sandy G.
FDA FAILED TO FOLLOW UP ON 2004 PEANUT BUTTER CONTAMINATION 2007-10-22 00:27:00 Inspector visited ConAgra plant but agency dropped the ballAt least four deaths blamed on subsequent Salmonella outbreak The Salmonella peanut butter outbreak that is blamed for killing at least four and sickening hundreds early last year, was not the first instance of a Salmonella outbreak in a batch of Peter Pan peanut butter for the ConAgra Foods company.Nor did it come as a surprise to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which had failed to follow up on earlier problems at the plant that produced the contaminated peanut butter.Documents obtained by ConsumerAffairs.com through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that ConAgra discovered “microbial problems” in October 2004.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/peanut_butter_recall17.html ~Sandy G.
LAB TESTS AGAIN FIND ACETAMINOPHEN IN PET FOOD 2007-10-22 00:12:00 More evidence melamine is a 'red herring?'Menu Foods, FDA don't respond to cries for helpIt’s happened again. New laboratory tests have detected the pain killer acetaminophen in yet another brand of pet food, ConsumerAffairs.com has learned.These results add to the growing number of cases in which toxicologists at ExperTox Analytical Laboratories in Texas have detected the over-the-counter pain medicine in dog or cat food.The latest findings came in a composite of three flavors of Menu Foods’ Special Kitty food -- Special Kitty with beef and gravy, Special Kitty mixed grill in gravy, and Special Kitty with turkey & giblets in gravy.The tests performed by ExperTox earlier this month also detected another toxin in the foods: melamine. That’s the chemical that triggered Menu Foods’ massive recall in March of more than 60 million containers of pet food.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/pet_food_recalls80.html~Sandy G.
FDA REQUIRES LABEL CHANGES FOR CIALIS, LEVITRA AND VIAGRA 2007-10-28 19:39:00 New labels will warn of risk of hearing lossThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved labeling changes for erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs in the class that includes Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra.The new label will highlight the potential risk of sudden hearing loss, and to guide consumers on what to do if they experience sudden problems with their hearing after taking the drugs.In addition, the FDA said it plans to require the same changes in labeling for the drug Revatio, also a member of this drug class known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.Revatio is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH is a serious medical condition in which continuous high blood pressure in arteries of the lungs weakens the heart muscle and often leads to right heart failure and death.The FDA asked manufacturers of these drugs to revise product labeling after a very small number of patients taking the PDE5 inhibitors reported sudden hearing loss, sometimes accompanied by r
EAR INFECTION SUPERBUG DISCOVERED 2007-10-28 19:25:00 Tough strain resists all approved drugsResearchers have discovered a strain of bacteria resistant to all approved drugs used to fight ear infections in children, according to an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).A pair of pediatricians discovered the strain because it is their standard practice to perform an uncommon procedure called tympanocentesis (ear tap) on children when several antibiotics fail to clear up their ear infections.The procedure involves puncturing the child’s eardrum and draining fluid to relieve pressure and pain. Analyzing the drained fluid is the only way to identify the bacterial strain causing the infection.Even after the ear tap and additional rounds of antibiotics, infections persisted in a small group of children in a Rochester, New York, pediatric practice, leading to ear tube surgery and, in one case, to permanent hearing loss.The physicians realized they may be dealing with a “superbug” and tested the children's ear
NASTY FLU YEAR IN STORE 2007-10-28 19:11:00 Flu shot the best way to avoid becoming illThe last flu season in the U.S. and Canada was mild, but health officials are predicting that this season will be nasty.Flu season in the northern hemisphere can range from as early as November to as late as May. The peak month usually is February.More than 200,000 flu victims are hospitalized annually in the United States; about 36,000 people die from it. As much as 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu each year.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/geezer037.html~Sandy G. Read more:NASTY
FCC WANTS CONSUMER ALERTS ABOUT ANALOG TVS 2007-10-28 18:57:00 Conversion to digital broadcasting in 2007 will render analog sets obsoleteWould you buy a new television set that will become obsolete in a little more than a year?That's just what you'll be doing if you buy an analog TV, which will be practically useless once TV broadcasters go digital on February 17, 2009.The Federal Communications Commission may take steps to ensure that consumers are made aware about the impending change.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/fcc_digital_tv.html~Sandy G.
FREE PROGRAM 2007-10-28 18:47:00 MWSnapMWSnap is a small yet powerful Windows program for snapping (capturing) images from selected parts of the screen.Current version is capable of capturing the whole desktop, a highlighted window, an active menu, a control, or a fixed or free rectangular part of the screen. MWSnap handles 5 most popular graphics formats and contains several graphical tools: a zoom, a ruler, a color picker and a window spy. It can be also used as a fast picture viewer or converter.MWSnap does not require installation and does not need any special dlls, drivers or system files which can mess up your system.I found this neat program through the Cool Site of The Day at Komando.com.To get MWSnap, click here: http://www.mirekw.com/winfreeware/mwsnap.html~Sandy G.
STUDY WARNS OF SUSHI RISKS 2007-10-28 18:20:00 Parasitic infection can cause severe abdominal distressSushi has become increasingly popular in the United States, but two case studies from Japan point to a potential health problem.Anisakiasis, sometimes called round worm, is a human parasitic infection caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae.Consumers should be aware that while larvae for the parasitic worm Anisakis cannot survive in a human host, the ingested larvae can produce severe intestinal problems warranting a visit to the emergency room, the researchers warn.When ingested by humans, the larvae attach themselves to the tissues lining the stomach and intestines, resulting in sudden abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.Since the larvae cannot survive in humans and eventually die, intestinal anisakiasis usually resolves on its own. But in the meantime, it’s not very pleasant.Researchers in Japan examined two cases of intestinal anisakiasis presenting as an obstruction of th
ONE COLONOSCOPY EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING CANCER DEATHS 2007-10-28 18:07:00 Just a single colonoscopy could save your life, study suggestsGetting just one colonoscopy might save your life, researchers say.Using a model to predict reductions in death from colorectal cancer, epidemiologists and clinical researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering looked at the relative effect of getting just one screening colonoscopy which cleared pre-cancerous polyps from the colon versus surveillance follow-up colonoscopy.Ann G. Zauber, Ph.D., Sidney J. Winawer, M.D., MACG and colleagues presented their findings at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.“The model demonstrated a dramatic reduction in expected colorectal cancer mortality with initial polypectomy with or without surveillance, and suggests that the initial polypectomy accounts for the major component of the mortality reduction,” explained Dr. Zauber.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/colonoscopy_benefit.html ~Sandy G.
CALIFORNIA BANS PLASTIC-SOFTENING CHEMICAL IN TOYS 2007-10-28 11:57:00 Phthalate, widely used in baby toys, linked to health problemsCalifornia has banned toys and baby products that contain more than a trace amount of phthalate, a chemical that's used to soften plastics.The substance is commonly used in baby bottles, teething rings, soft baby books and other toys intended for infants and toddlers, but some scientists say it interferes with hormones and can lead to early puberty, reproductive defects and other health problems.The industry disputes that and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says it has found "no demonstrated health risk" involving phthalate."We must take this action to protect our children," said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as he signed what became known as the Toxic Toys Bill. "These chemicals threaten the health and safety of our children at critical stages of their development."Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ca_toys.html~Sandy G.
MEDTRONIC WITHDAWS DEFIBRILLATOR WIRES 2007-10-28 11:48:00 Already-implanted wires should be checkedMedtronic is withdrawing electronic heart defibrillator wires from the market, after reports of malfunctions and at least five patient deaths.About 235,000 patients worldwide have defibrillators that use the "Sprint Fidelis" wires implanted in their chests.The tiny wires -- called "leads" -- connect the patients' hearts to the stopwatch-size defibrillators. Medtronic said the leads could fracture inside the patients' blood vessels, possibly causing the defibrillator to erroneously send a massive electrical jolt to the heart.The defibrillators are designed to detect an irregular heartbeat and deliver one or more shocks to restore a normal rhythm.If the device discharges erroneously, it could cause serious problems in at least some patients, medical authorities said.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/medtronic.html ~Sandy G.
RECALLS 2007-10-27 19:43:00 Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations RecalledDecoPac Inc. is recalling about 80,000 football bobble head cake decorations. Surface paint on the body of the bobble head contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/football_bobble.html Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of 'Robbie Ducky' Toy Garden ToolsJo-Ann Stores is expanding its recall of children's toy garden tools. Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. 'Robbie Ducky Garden Collection' is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs.The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a fr
RECALLS 2007-10-27 19:25:00 Dollar Tree Recalls Children's JewelryDollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling about 198,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/dollar_tree.htmlWeGlow Shrek, Spiderman Metal Jewelry RecalledWeGlow is recalling about 110,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.This recall involves WeGlow children's flashing rings. The character-themed rings were sold in Shrek the Third and Spiderman 3 designs. The rings have item number 920422 printed on back of the packaging.The jew
RECALLS 2007-10-27 18:58:00 Antioch Publishing Recalls 'Cool Clip' BookmarksAntioch Publishing is recalling about 200,000 Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks. Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/bookmarks02.htmlJohn Deere Recalls Gator Utility VehiclesDeere & Company is recalling about 5,400 of its Gator utility vehicles. The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.This recall involves the XUV and HPX Gator utility vehicles made by John Deere with model and serial numbers included below. These are four-wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. “John Deere”, “Gator”, “HPX” and “XUV” are printed on the side of the cargo box.The following model and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the frame of the vehicle.
RECALLS 2007-10-27 18:39:00 Payless ShoeSource Recalls Girls’ 'Hannah Montana' BootsPayless ShoeSource is recalling about 90,000 pairs of girls' boots. The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.This recall involves black jeweled girls’ boots. The boots have a silhouette of a guitar on the outer leg and a guitar-shaped zipper pull on the inner leg. “Hannah Montana” is engraved on the boot outsole and a photo of the singer and show’s character is printed on the box. The boots were sold in girls’ sizes 10 1/2 to 4 1/2 . No other styles or models are involved in this recall.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/payless_boots.html Kong Maxx Ladder Stands RecalledKong Maxx ladder stands sold at Gander Mountain are being recalled because of a fall hazard.The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away
RECALLS 2007-10-27 17:48:00 IonizAir Air Purifiers RecalledIonizAir table top air purifiers are being recalled. The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.P3 International, the importer, has received 10 reports of purifiers melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.The recalled air purifier is a tabletop model that is about 6' x 3 1/2' x 11 1/4'. The unit has a removable cartridge with a silver-colored handle. The recall involves model number P4620 with lot numbers beginning with either 03 or 04 or having no lot number. The lot number is located on the bottom of the air purifier. No other models or lot numbers are included in this recall.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/ionizair.html Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric ScootersRazor USA is recalling about 20,000 of its E300 electric scooters. A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on
RECALLS 2007-10-25 12:07:00 Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic CupsStarbucks is recalling about 250,000 children's plastic cups. If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/starbucks.htmlToshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD PlayersToshiba is recalling about 142,000 AC adapters sold with portable DVD players. The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/toshiba_dvd.htmlLithonia Light Fixtures RecalledLithonia fluorescent ceiling light fixtures sold exclusively at Home Depot are being recalled. A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.The recall involves the Lithonia Lighting Nickel End Wrap fluorescent ceiling light fixtures model number “New 2 32 120 RE BN” and
MORE RETAIL & WHOLESALE BEEF RECALLS 2007-10-25 11:58:00 Meat from Illinois, Georgia plants may be contaminated with E. coliIn the latest ground beef recalls, J & B Meats Corporation of Coal Valley, Ill., is voluntarily recalling approximately 173,554 pounds of frozen ground beef products, and Arko Veal Co. of Forest Park, Ga., is recalling about 1,900 pounds of ground beef products.Like other beef products recalled recently, the latest batches may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service warned.The J&B recall includes:2-pound boxes of "TOPPS PREMIUM 100% PURE SIRLOIN BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK BURGERS, 6 1/3 LB. HOMESTYLE BURGERS." Each box bears a use by date of "06/22/08."8-pound boxes of "TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 32 QUARTER POUNDERS." Each box bears a use by date of "06/12/08," "06/18/08" or "06/22/08." 3-pound bags of "SAM'S CHOICE BACKYARD GOURMET BEEF BURGERS, 80/20, 12 QUARTER POUND ROUND PATTIES." Each bag bears a use by date of "03/08/08."3-pound
CONAGRA RECALLS MULTIPLE BRANDS OF FROZEN POT PIES 2007-10-25 11:43:00 Recall includes Banquet, Albertson's, Food Lion, Great Value, KrogerJust days after warning of possible Salmonella contamination, ConAgra Foods is officially recalling an undetermined amount of all varieties of frozen pot pie products,the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.The following brands and all varieties, including chicken, turkey and beef, of frozen pot pie products are subject to the recall:*Banquet *Albertson's*Food Lion*Great Value*Hill Country Fare*Kirkwood*Kroger*Meijer*Western FamilyThe frozen pot pies include all varieties in 7 oz. single serving packages bearing an establishment number "P-9" or "Est. 1059" printed on the side of the package.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/pot_pie02.html ~Sandy G.
NOXIOUS TILE SEALER STAYED ON HOME DEPOT SHELVES 2007-10-25 11:36:00 At least two consumers died from inhaling Stand 'n Seal fumesThe Home Depot continued to sell a noxious tile sealer even after the product was recalled and the spray-on substance sent more consumers to the emergency room, according to The New York Times.Stand 'n Seal seriously injured at least 80 people, killing at least two. The substance often would result in dizziness, wooziness, foam at the mouth, loss of consciousness and extensive lung damage.The Home Depot and the manufacturer, BRTT, originally recalled the product in August 2005. BRTT reformulated Stand 'n Seal and without doing any comprehensive testing, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission took the manufacturer's word that the new product was safe.But all BRTT did was give the product a pungent chemical smell, hoping to more effectively warn consumers to use the product only in a well-ventilated area.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/stand_seal.html ~Sandy G.
MISSOURI BABY'S DEATH BLAMED ON SIMPLICITY BASSINET 2007-10-25 11:18:00 Model was not included in last month's recall of 1 million cribsAuthorities in Pineville, Missouri, say a 4-month-old girl has died in a Simplicity Inc. 4-in-1 bassinet that was not part of last month's recall of 1 million Simplicity and Graco cribs.B.J. Goodwin, McDonald County coroner, said Katelynn Marie Simon died Sept. 29 of “accidental positional asphyxiation” after she was caught between the rail of the bassinet and the mattress, The Joplin Globe reported.Local officials said they contacted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) immediately.“We filed a report with them the first day,” deputy sheriff Jeff Sutherland said, the Globe reported. “We wanted to get them involved as quickly as possible to get this thing (bassinet) off the market.”Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/simplicity_death.html ~Sandy G.
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