Recall of the Week: Telstar and Electra brand light bulbs due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison About 317,000 light bulbs are being recalled by Telstar Products, doing business as Sprint International Inc. […]
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Consumer groups urge Congress to reject bill that weakens product safety laws
A coalition of consumer, health, and safety groups today called on Congress to reject a bill that would diminish
Recall of the Week: Ryobi ¼ sheet sanders due to laceration hazard
By Rita R. Robison One World Technologies Inc. is recalling about 300,000 Ryobi ¼ sheet sanders Pieces of the fan
Recall of the Week: Toyota Tundra trucks due to faulty drive shaft component
Flickr photo: Soul Rider.222 By Rita R. Robison Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. is recalling about 51,000 2011 Tundra trucks to
Effects of Chernobyl deadly, costly, long lasting
By Rita R. Robison Like many people, I thought pouring concrete over the failed Chernobyl nuclear power plant solved the
Recall of the Week: Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters due to fire and laceration hazards
By Rita R. Robison United Pet Group is recalling about 1.2 million Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. A
Ways to help the planet on Earth Day
We live in challenging times. The economy continues to limp along in a slow recovery from the Great Recession, brought
Recall of the Week: Redken spray mousse foam cans due to possible explosions
By Rita R. Robison Redken 5th Avenue NYC is recalling about 1 million spray mousse foam cans. The aerosol container's
Stained glass soldering irons are being recalled due to burn hazard
About 69,000 stained glass soldering irons are being recalled by Cooper Tools. The power cord can break at the flex