Consumer Reports Monthly Safety Alert - December 2010

Click here for a mobile version. If you are having trouble viewing images, Click here. December 7, 2010 FOIA requests examine glass bakeware that shatters When Consumer Reports began a year-long investigation prompted by complaints from our readers and other consumers about glass bakeware unexpectedly shattering, one of our first steps was to obtain copies of reports about this problem filed by consumers with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. To do that, we had to file Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the agency. [READ FULL ARTICLE] December 6, 2010 Safety Crusader Linda Kaiser fights to prevent window blind strangulation Linda Kaiser, the founder of Parents for Window Blind Safety (PFWBS), has worked for years to address the risk of strangulation posed by window covers like Roman shades. It's been an ongoing battle to get manufacturers to change their industry standards. Kaiser adamantly believes that the public deserves timely and unbiased information about this issue. [READ FULL ARTICLE] December 3, 2010 Required rearview cameras in vehicles will save lives The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed new rules that will help eliminate vehicle blind zones that can hide the presence of pedestrians, especially children. The rules apply to all vehicles of less than 10,000 pounds and will begin rolling out starting with the 2012 model year. [READ FULL ARTICLE] Home Safety December 8, 2010 12,000 silver Bed Bath & Beyond candles recalled General Wax & Candle Company is recalling 12,000 silver metallic candles sold exclusively at Bed Bath and Beyond. The Silver Metallic Pillar Candles are being recalled because of a fire risk since the metallic paint on the candles can ignite. [READ THE FULL STORY] Food Safety December 7, 2010 72,000 pounds of Bumble Bee chicken salad recalled Suter Company, Inc., which is the supplier for Bumble Bee Foods, is recalling approximately 72,000 pounds of canned chicken salad products since they might contain pieces of hard plastic, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). [READ THE FULL STORY] Kitchen Safety December 7, 2010 Rachael Ray Brand 2-Quart Teakettles Recalled by Meyer Corporation The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 59,000 Rachael Ray Brand 2-quart teakettles. Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard. [READ THE FULL STORY] Drug Safety November 24, 2010, 2010 Children's Benadryl and Junior Strength Motrin McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced a voluntary recall of all product lots of Children's Benadryl Allergy Fastmelt Tablets, in cherry and grape flavors, and all product lots of Junior Strength Motrin Caplets. [READ THE FULL STORY] December 2010 SAFETY BLOG Consumer Reports on Safety provides up-to-date reports of product safety hazards that can imperil you and your family. We cut through the ad hype, PR spin, and government rhetoric to give you unbiased insight and analysis of safety issues that are important to you. Our mission: To work for a safe marketplace and to empower all consumers to protect themselves from preventable injury and illness. [READ MORE] MORE SAFETY LINKS • How to report a problem product This e-mail was sent to you by ConsumerReports.org. To ensure our e-mails are delivered directly to your inbox, please add newsletters@email.consumerreports.org to your address book! If you would like to share this e-mail with a friend, please click here. Please note: This e-mail was sent from an automated address that cannot reply to incoming e-mail, including customer service inquiries. For faster service, simply choose the appropriate help topic. To manage your newsletter subscriptions, please click here. Copyright © 2001-2010 Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703