Defective & Dangerous Products

• Is Food From China Safe? Cardboard Found in Street Vendor's Stuffed Dumplings

  Dan Deuterman | July 17, 2007 8:41 AM | 3 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  InjuryBoard bloggers from Parker & McConkie in Salt Lake City have an interesting post about a disturbing discovery in China.A street vendor was caught selling baozi, a popular dumpling-like snack, that was stuffed with cardboard and soaked in an industrial chemical.Stories such as this one illustrate why the U.S. government needs to take a firmer stand on food imported from China. First the pet...

• Pro Athlete Has His Bubble Burst by Exercise Ball

  Pierce Egerton | November 11, 2009 10:15 AM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  Working out carries a lot of risks for injury, especially if you’re using heavy weights. But what about when a piece of exercise equipment malfunctions while you’re using it properly? We...

• Recalled DeWalt Nailers Could Cause Serious Injury

  Pierce Egerton | June 26, 2009 9:28 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling DeWALT FRAMING NAILERS because the bump action trigger might be improperly assembled. An affected tool could eject a fastener...

• New study reveals hundreds of toys on store shelves are contaminated with lead and other dangerous chemicals

  Dan Deuterman | December 05, 2007 10:34 AM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  As a parent, it's frightening to hear just how many toys are contaminated with lead.A shocking new report issued today by the Ecology Center revealed that hundreds of toys still being sold are contaminated with lead, many with levels higher than the federal recall standard. Fueled by recent toy recalls (all involving toys manufactured in China), the Ecology Center tested more than 1,200...

• Avoiding Food Made in China

  Dan Deuterman | July 18, 2007 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  I blogged yesterday about the ongoing concerns about the safety of foods and ingredients imported from China.The knee-jerk solution would be to avoid all such foods and only buy products that are made in the United States from American ingredients. But as Associated Press writer Dirk Lammers discovered, avoiding products "Made in China" is virtually impossible. For more information on this...

• Single Cup Tea/Coffeemakers Recalled By Bunn-O-Matic

  Chrissie Cole | May 21, 2009 11:51 AM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  Bunn-O-Matic Corp., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling Bunn Single Cup Pod Brewers because they can unexpectedly open during a brew cycle, posing...

• Viagra may help jet lag sufferers

  Dan Deuterman | June 14, 2007 4:12 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  I posted yesterday about possible fertility problems in men taking Viagra. Now, there's conflicting health news out of Argentina that Viagra may be helpful in combating jet lag. All this research makes it sound like Viagra is either dangerous or a wonder drug.The Argentine study, conducted at Universidad Nacional de Quilmes in Buenos Aires, induced jet lag in hamsters by turning on and off the...

• Proposed Arbitration Bill Would Give Consumers Their Day in Court

  Dan Deuterman | July 26, 2007 12:04 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) have introduced legislation in Congress that would put an end to forced arbitration and allow consumers to take their complaints against employers, car dealerships, credit card companies and insurance companies and HMOs to court.I urge you to support The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007.Arbitration is often billed as a less costly option...

• Latest From the CDC on Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recall and E. Coli Outbreak

  Pierce Egerton | June 30, 2009 8:54 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  The number of people believed to be infected with E. coli O157:H7 from Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough continues to climb. The CDC reported today that 72 persons in 30 states are...

• Gerber recalls organic baby cereals

  Dan Deuterman | July 16, 2007 9:41 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  Gerber has announced a voluntary recall of its organic rice and oatmeal baby cereals because they could pose a choking hazard.The baby food recall affects 8 oz. boxes of Gerber Organic Rice and Oatmeal Cereals. Gerber is taking a proactive approach after receiving complaints about the cereal. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries yet.Here's Gerber's reasoning for the recall:A limited...