WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. 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. Name of Product: Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players Units: About 19,600[Read More…]
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Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. 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. Name of Product: Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic Flatware Units: About 13,000 Distributor:[Read More…]
Blair Expands Recall To All Women’s Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are expanding Blair’s voluntary recall of women’s full length chenille robes to include additional chenille robes and three other chenille products all manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel. CPSC and Blair also are[Read More…]
Toro Recalls Zero Turn Mowers Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Toro Z Master ZRT Mowers (liquid-cooled models only) Units: About 4,100 Manufacturer: The Toro Co., of Bloomington,[Read More…]
Survey Finds That Women are Taking the Risk of Swine Flu More Seriously Than Men
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009 — A new American Red Cross poll shows that while concerns about exposure to the H1N1 (swine flu) virus remain high, women are more likely than men to make extra efforts to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, wash their hands more carefully and use hand sanitizer[Read More…]
In U.S., 39% Say View on Healthcare “Depends” on Details
PRINCETON, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009. While the majority of Americans appear to have made up their minds on healthcare reform, 39% say their support for a final healthcare bill will depend on how the details still being worked out in Congress are resolved. The finding comes from a USA Today/Gallup poll[Read More…]
Obama Administration Expands Efforts to Improve School Meals and Children’s Health
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 21, 2009 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Obama Administration is expanding the HealthierUS School Challenge. Originally established to recognize elementary schools that are creating healthier school environments through their promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, the Challenge will now be[Read More…]
House Judiciary Committee Passes Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) today applauded the strong, bipartisan vote to report H.R. 3596, The Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009. “Today’s vote is an important step forward toward opening up health and medical malpractice insurance markets to real competition,”[Read More…]
Haunted House Screen Candle Holders Recalled by Coyne’s & Co. Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009. 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. Name of Product: Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders Units: About 7,800 Distributor:[Read More…]
Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009. 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. Name of Product: Classic Buggies Units: About 3,900 Manufacturer: Bad Boy Enterprises LLC,[Read More…]
