Topic: Consumer Protection
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes
consumeraffairs.com
Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling about 155,000 machetes. The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
The recall affects about 149,000 Gator ...
Therma Scarf Microwaveable Scarves Recalled
consumeraffairs.com
Telebrands Corp. is recalling about 98,500 Therma Scarf scarves with microwaveable heat packs. The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The firm has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property ...
Resources Offered to Protect Seniors in Tough Economic Times
consumeraffairs.com
Illinois attorney general offers new consumer protection initiativesOlder consumers trying to survive the economic downturn and avoid scam artists are getting a helping hand from the office of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
The AG has introduced a guide for protecting seniors in the current financial turmoil and launched a ...
Products recalled due to possible salmonella risk
AP News
Recalled products linked to potential salmonella riskThe following products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems: ____ Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc. of Myerstown, Pa., is recalling select ...
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