Toyota demonstrated “systematic disregard of Law”, according to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. In a report on abh News, Committee members accused Toyota Motor of withholding evidence it was required to present in litigations the company had faced, and instead paid higher settlements to complainants to avoid revealing information about their defective car … Read more
If you are using a cryo-therapy device, please pay attention to this warning. A number of patients have suffere3d sever injuries to ankles, feet, elbows, ankles, hands, wrists and shoulders. The device, which looks like a cooler, is used to minnimze swelling following surgery. After filling the devicewith ice water, a cooling pad is … Read more
According to an article in the (2/14) Newark Star Ledger, the Toyota recall effort may now be affecting resale of some models. Liz Wellinghorst considered trading in her gas-guzzling sport utility vehicle for a Toyota Highlander with better fuel economy. But the crossover vehicle is part of last month’s expanded recall of Toyotas with sticking … Read more
This is about a product found in many types of plastics, including those used in baby bottles. The New York Times (1/21, A38) editorializes, “The Food and Drug Administration has raised its level of concern over the safety of bisphenol-A, or BPA, an industrial chemical found in baby bottles and the linings of canned … Read more
If you have a dog, keep this in mind when you go to the grocery store. ML The AP (1/15) reports, “Consumers should not use certain beef dog treats distributed by Merrick Pet Care because the pet food might be contaminated with salmonella, health authorities warned on Thursday.” Although “no illnesses linked to” Merrick … Read more
This story continues to get national coverage. If you have children, we suggest that you take a few moments and remove any potentially hazardous jewelery from their reach. Cadmium, like lead, negatively affects brain development if ingested. Chicago Tribune (1/12) reports, “Federal and state watchdogs opened a new front Monday in the campaign to … Read more
In a story appearing on at least 143 news websites, the AP (1/11, Pritchard) reports that recent lab tests have shown “eye-popping levels” of cadmium in children’s jewelry. The metal, which has been linked to cancer and weakened kidneys, “is particularly dangerous for children, because growing bodies readily absorb substances, and cadmium accumulates in the … Read more
In a 2400-word story, the Los Angeles Times (12/23, Bensinger, Vartabedian) reported, “A peerless reputation for quality and safety has helped Toyota become the world’s largest automaker. But even as its sales have soared, the company has delayed recalls, kept a tight lid on disclosure of potential problems and attempted to blame human error in cases where owners claimed vehicle defects.”
Salt Lake City (12/9, Yeates) reported, researchers with Hill Air Force Base and Utah State University “literally stumbled upon” plastic Christmas ornaments which emit “a vapor containing what is called 1,2-dichloroethane (DCA).” The chemical compound “is a quick and easy way to harden plastics” but it is “prohibited in the United States for the direct manufacturing of consumer goods,” having been labeled a possible carcinogen. The “gingerbread men and other Christmas ornaments” were manufactured in China.
While you’re out making those last-minute purchases before Christmas, keep an eye out for unsafe products. The AP (12/21) reported, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials warned holiday shoppers Monday to stay away from toys that might be dangerous for children or break copyright, patent or trademark laws. Authorities last year seized more than 1,500 … Read more
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