Day: August 24, 2010

Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]

Baby Hammocks Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Suffocation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]

Williams-Sonoma Recalls Baby Bottle Warmers Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]

Floods in Pakistan: FTC Warns Consumers to Give Wisely

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  In the wake of the devastation caused by flooding in Pakistan and along the border between China and North Korea, the Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to choose carefully when considering urgent appeals for aid in the news, online, and at social networking sites. The best[Read More…]

DOJ Officials Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud Hotline for Reporting Oil Spill-Related Schemes

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  As the Deepwater Horizon oil spill clean-up efforts continue and the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) opens its doors, the Department of Justice is reminding members of the public to be aware of and report any instances of suspected fraudulent activity related to relief operations and funding[Read More…]

Data Shows Alcohol-Involved Motor Vehicle Fatalities Have Declined in Illinois

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010.  The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Traffic Safety today released data showing a lower number of alcohol-involved, motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois. The reduction in alcohol-involved fatalities has occurred steadily since 2002 with the largest decline occurring between 2007 and 2008. The announcement comes as[Read More…]

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