From the New York Times: WASHINGTON — Halliburton and BP knew weeks before the fatal explosion of the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico that the cement mixture they planned to use to seal the bottom of the well was unstable but still went ahead with the job, the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 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…]
CPSC Reminds Parents How to Prevent Halloween Costume and Decoration-Related Injuries
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants parents of trick-or-treaters to know that there is nothing scary about preventing Halloween-related injuries. By taking a few simple safety precautions when selecting costumes and Halloween decorations, consumers can prevent burn, fall and laceration injuries. Parents who make[Read More…]
Dollar Tree Recalls Children’s Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 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…]
Additional Alleged Member of the Almighty Latin Kings and Queen Nation Charged in Hammond, IN
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- An additional alleged member of the Almighty Latin Kings and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) has been indicted for his alleged role in a racketeering conspiracy in Hammond, Ind., and elsewhere, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David Capp of the[Read More…]
Complaints to Comcast Way Down in Park Forest
Comcast representative Yohan Fernando reported to the Park Forest Cable Commission that complaints to the cable provider have dropped dramatically compared to years past. Fernando made the report at Wednesday’s meeting of the commission. Members of the Cable Commission agreed. There was only one complaint to Comcast the past quarter.[Read More…]
Mowers Equipped with Foot Lift Option and Foot Lift Options Kits Recalled by John Deere
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should contact your nearest John Deere dealer as soon as possible to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from your machine. It is illegal to resell[Read More…]
Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 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…]
Meijer Recalls Infant Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 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…]
Haiti: UN Health Official Cautions Cholera Outbreak Not Yet Contained
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 October 2010 – A United Nations health official cautioned today that the cholera outbreak in Haiti is not yet contained and stressed the need to continue enhancing treatment, prevention and response preparedness measures even in areas that have not been affected by the epidemic. “I do not think[Read More…]
