Recall of the Week: King International Shoulderflex massager due to strangulation hazard
By Rita R. Robison In cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, King International LLC is recalling its Shoulderflex […]
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Watch out for Labor Day sweepstakes scams
Consumers are being warned to be aware of potential “sweepstakes” scams that seem to be targeting residents for Labor Day
Look for upcoming recall of the ShoulderFlex Massager; FDA warns of possible life-threatening injuries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants consumers and health professionals to know about serious health risks posed by the
Recall of the Week: Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles due to laceration and burn hazard
Macy's Merchandising Group is recalling about 960,000 Martha Stewart Collection Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles. The enamel coating on the cast
Recall of the Week: Phillips EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent dimmable reflector lamps due to laceration hazard
By Rita R. Robison Philips Lighting Co. is recalling about 1.86 million EnergySaver, also known as Marathon or Marathon Classic,
EPA’s new chemical reporting rule lacking, environmental group says
By Rita R. Robison Environmental Working Group thinks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s revised Chemical Data Reporting rule falls short
Recall of the Week: Wooden step stools with storage sold by Target due to fall hazard
By Rita R. Robison Target Corp. is recalling about 206,000 wooden step stools with storage. The wooden step stools
Recall of the Week: Bravo Sports Disney-brand Pogo sticks due to fall and laceration hazards
Bravo Sports is recalling about 159,000 Disney-brand Pogo sticks. The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick
FDA misses the mark on new sunscreen requirements
By Rita R. Robison My last post described the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to require the testing of