A non-acetone nail polish remover mady by a Michigan firm has been found to have the potential to cause chemical burns on the fingers.
Details are here.
Archive for April, 2009
This nail polish remover can burn fingers
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Dream Homes fraud outlined
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009The FBI has details on the Dream Homes Program, which was a giant fraud perpetrated on hundreds of people across the country.
E-mail from Customs’ official is phony
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009The FBI is warning of an e-mail scam that uses the name of a former head of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency suggesting that the e-mail recipient is in line for money that was confiscated. Details may be found here.
Blair robes don’t meet fire test
Monday, April 27th, 2009Blair Co. is recalling about 160,000 of its chenille robes because the product doesn’t meet federal fire-resistance standards. Detail and a photo are here.
Cereal-eaters, pay attention to this!
Friday, April 24th, 2009Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats do not improve the attentiveness of kids, contrary to the company’s advertising claims, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
The federal agency and Battle Creek cereal-maker this week settled their dispute over the matter. Read about it here.
Haier toaster ovens can shock, burn
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009Haier is recalling about 106,000 toaster ovens due to burn and shock hazards. Check out the details here.
Tips offered for avoiding mortgage scams
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009Federal regulators have published consumer tipsheets on how to avoid being victimized by mortgage loan modification scams and foreclosure avoidance scams.
With the state of the economy, such scams are rampant around Michigan and the rest of the country.
Prescription cough and cold medicines recalled
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Some prescription cough and cold drugs sold after March 5, 2008 are being recalled by their manufacturers due to improper drug characterizations. Details and a list of the specific prescription products affected may be found here.
Bicycles have manufacturing flaws
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Specialized Bicycle Components of Morgan Hill, Calif. is recalling two different types of its products because of manufacturing flaws that can result in rider injury.
The models affected are 2009 Specialized Bicycles and 2004 Robaix Comp and Robaix Pro models.
Fitness balls unfit for use
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009About three million fitness balls sold under the Bally Total Fitness, Valeo or Everlast brand names are being recalled because the balls can be overinflated and burst, causing consumer injury. A number of injuries have occurred including at least one instance of a broken bone. Details are here.
Tupperware toy maracas pose risks
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Shape-O toy maracas imported by Tupperware are being recalled because they have small parts that can detach and choke tots and a handle that’s a suffocation risk. Details are here.
One-cup coffeemakers subject to recall
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Senseo 1-cup coffeemakers sold at a variety of major retailers are being recalled due to a problem that can cause them to burst and burn consumers. Details and a photo are here.
FBI warns of work-at-home scams
Monday, April 20th, 2009The FBI has issued a timely reminder on the number of work-at-home scams that are being foisted upon the unwary public.
Walmart recalls kids, women’s shoes
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009Walmart is recalling CARS-themed kids shoes because they pose a choking hazard for youngsters and George brand women’s shoes because the heels can easily detach and cause wearers to fall.
GE ranges recalled for overheating problem
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009General Electric is recalling about 28,000 dual-fuel freestanding ranges because they can overheat and cause a fire or burn consumers. Details are here.