Consumer Alerts/Product Recalls
Feature Writer Articles in Consumer Alerts/Product Recalls
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Chinese-made Toy Beads Recalled
A chemical in Aqua Dot beads caused children who swallowed them to become comatose. Where to turn if you have this toy at home, and ways to keep toddlers safe
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Baby Seat Safety
If you're planning to buy a baby chair for your infant, choose carefully. Bouncer seats, exersaucers, baby swings, play pens and high chairs all carry potential risks.
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Contributing Articles in Consumer Alerts/Product Recalls
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Is Cadmium Legal in Children's Jewelry?
In response to outrage over reports of toxic levels of cadmium in children's jewelry sold by major retailers, legislators scramble ban unsafe products from the market.
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Toyota Recall for Sticking Gas Pedal
Toyota has announced a recall of recent model year vehicles to repair accelerator pedals in many of their car models. The pedals may stick in cars without floor mats.
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Children's Product Recalls
Three recent children's product recalls show the importance of being aware of recalls and knowing how to pick safe products and toys.
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What to Do During a Product Recall
Consumers need not feel helpless when a product they have bought is the subject of a recall. There are steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.
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Chinese Tires Recalled
More than 250-thousand Chinese-made tires are being recalled as unsafe because they lack an important safety feature that prevents treads from separating.
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Mattel Toy Recall
Mattel is just the latest American company to announce a recall of products outsourced to China. The danger this time is lead paint on children's developmental toys.
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