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• Children's Shirts Recalled due to "Entrapment" Hazard

  Claude Wyle | September 07, 2007 8:49 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Parents should avoid purchasing Kmart's Basic Edition Girls' Clothing Sets during back-to-school shopping this year. Kmart has recalled two shirts in this line because they have dangerous drawstring-waists, which may pry loose and tangle a vehicle door, thus, creating the risk of serious injury or death. Parents can reduce the risk of injury by removing the string. For more information on...

• Dangerous Wax Transforms Candle into Torch

  Claude Wyle | September 06, 2007 5:15 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Candles are supposed to burn, not torch. This is exactly why "Avant Yarde" is recalling three styles of outdoor citronella candles. These candles burn so hot, the wick sets fire to the wax, thus, transforming these outdoor candles into outdoor torches. The company is voluntarily recalling the product, after receiving reports of consumers suffering from burns.For more information on this...

• Abundance of Toxic Paint in Today's Children's Toys Poses Serious Threat

  Claude Wyle | September 01, 2007 7:54 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Lead-based interior-paint was a major concern back when I was a child. Although yesterday's mother was probably not too concerned about finding their kids gnawing on walls, today's mother has much to worry about, given the abundance of lead paint in children's toys, Earlier this week, Jo-Ann Fabric recalled their "Robbie Duckyâ„¢ Kids Water Can after discovering toxic levels of lead. Toys...

• Is Criminal Prosecution Enough Accountability for Killing a Motorcyclist?

  Claude Wyle | August 30, 2007 10:03 AM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  A reckless driver involved in a fatal motorcycle-car crash earlier this week, in which an off-duty Flint police officer was killed, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving on a suspended license. According to witnesses, 25 year old Ramon Pineda was driving a Camaro about 8 p.m. Sunday on Sashabaw when he rear-ended a motorcycle driven...

• Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans Recalled by Sherwin-Williams

  Claude Wyle | August 28, 2007 8:15 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Sherman-Williams is issuing a recall of Hi-Heat cans, After receiving a report of a can exploding in a consumer's face and causing serious head injuries. The consumer's injuries inclused a shattered an eye socket, knocked out teeth, and a broken the jaw and nose. While the cans retail for $20.00, Sherman-Williams is offering only $15.00 refund checks. Go figure!For more information on this...

• Mattel Recalls 9 Million Potentially Deadly Toys

  Claude Wyle | August 27, 2007 7:52 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Tuesday Mattel recalled 9 million toys due to a potentially deadly magnet. The recall includes toys containing small, rare-earth magnets, which are twenty times stronger than an average magnet. The magnets pose a risk to children because if they swallow more than one, the magnets may attract each other through the intestinal walls and tear into soft tissue. This is exactly what happened to...

• Martinez Car Accident Kills Two Men

  Shannon Weidemann | August 25, 2007 2:04 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  A man was robbed at an ATM in Martinez and then proceeded to follow the thieves in his car. Two armed men robbed the victim at a bank on Alhambra Avenue. They then drove away with another man and got into a car accident. The victim handed over "everything but his car keys" and watched the robbers run to Walnut Avenue and get in a waiting silver Pontiac sedan containing a third man, Cmdr....

• Baby Bling Pacifiers Recalled

  Claude Wyle | August 22, 2007 4:37 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Retailers of pacifiers with Swarovski crystals glued to the pacifier's handle have been voluntarily recalled. The crystals can become easily separated, and pose a choking hazard. Perhaps this just goes to show that bling is not for babies.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Playskool Sippy Cups Pose Choking Hazard

  Claude Wyle | August 21, 2007 4:08 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  CVS Pharmacy is recalling Playskool Toddler Sippy cups due to a choking hazard. The company has received reports of children chewing through the spout of the cup. CVS stores are urging consumers to immediately discard the product, and are offering consumers a full refund. For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

• Recalled Lounge Chairs Cause Severe Injuries

  Claude Wyle | August 20, 2007 4:55 PM | 0 CommentsOakland, CA

  Bond Manufacturing Company issued a recall for the Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chair. These chairs may collapse or fall backwards. The recall was announced after no less than 13 consumers experienced severe injuries to their shoulders, back, neck and head. Owners of these chairs should stop use, and call the consumer help-line at (866) 771-2663 for a full refund.For more information on this...