Defective & Dangerous Products

• More Evidence Of Smoking Harm

  Bob Carroll | November 04, 2006 9:54 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Evidence continues to mount that exposure to secondhand smoke is likely to cause injury. A new study reported in a prominent medical journal also shows that ending the exposure has positive health benefits almost immediately.Smoking ban is associated with rapid improvement in the health of bar workersBar workers in Scotland showed significant improvements in respiratory symptoms and lung...

• Joke Pacifiers Not A Laughing Matter

  Bob Carroll | November 03, 2006 4:40 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  We have all experienced a practical joke that has gone too far. Joke pacifiers which can cause the death of a baby can now be added to that category.Flashing Pacifiers Recalled The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and several toy distributions are recalling about 237,000 flashing pacifiers. The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards.The nipple can separate from the shield...

• Anti-Smoking Ads May Increase Smoking

  Bob Carroll | November 02, 2006 6:09 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  An old friend, Shirl Kennedy, is the editor of Docuticker.com. She is also the reference librarian at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. I do not know how she gets the time to do all that she does, but I am thankful that she continues to do it all. One of her latest posts alerts us to the unexpected impact of certain anti-smoking ads. Or, could it be the ads are having exactly the impact...

• Child Safety Seat Recalled

  Bob Carroll | October 29, 2006 7:54 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  If you have purchased a Britax Child Safety Seat produced from October 31, 2003, through June 6, 2004, there is a serious risk of injury or death due to a defect.NHTSA Recalls Britax Child Safety SeatThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling the "Companion" rear-facing, infant-only child safety seat (Model E9L14).In a crash, the carrier may fail, resulting in...

• A Product Recall Search Engine

  Bob Carroll | October 25, 2006 6:58 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Introducing the Google-Powered Recall Search Engine by US Recall News This is pretty helpful and may deserve a bookmark. A Google Custom Search Engine for RecallsIt still boggles my mind that I am able to sit at a computer in Clearwater, Florida, and have access to information and databases all over the world. Research on defective products or medical matters used to require trips to...

• Your Hearing At Risk With iPod Use

  Bob Carroll | October 24, 2006 6:55 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  If you or your child enjoy listening to music on an iPod or similar device you may be permanently damaging your hearing. All of the devices are capable of producing volume levels that can cause hearing loss if the volume is maxed out for more than five minutes a day.Watch the Volume on Your iPodMaxing out the volume on a typical MP3 player -- such as the popular Apple "iPod" -- for anything...

• Your Car Key May Be Plotting Against You

  Bob Carroll | October 20, 2006 7:17 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Personally, I think automobiles may have gotten too smart for their own good and our safety. Not too long ago I was told that a computer analysis of my vehicle definitely confirmed a problem which was causing my door locks to randomly activate and deactivate, but could not pinpoint the location of the problem. Therefore, each of my five doors had to be taken apart to get to the defect. The...

• Tobacco Users, COPD And Claims Against Cigarette Manufactuers

  Bob Carroll | October 17, 2006 7:22 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  The time is growing shorter for Floridians who have suffered or died as a result of a smoking-related illness or condition to be compensated by the tobacco companies. Individual lawsuits by smokers or the families of deceased smokers may be pursued according to the Florida Supreme Court. But, the Statute of Limitations will run in 2007. Those who believe they may have a valid cause of action...

• Air Fresheners May Be Hazardous To Your Health

  Bob Carroll | October 17, 2006 6:04 AM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  Indoor air fresheners are the rage. The problem, according to Confined Space, is they may be poisoning our bodies. If You Want Fresh Air, Open A WindowThese days, when we want our house or office or store to smell better, instead of distributing flowers or a couple of bowls of potpourri, we invest in "scent systems" which spread nice smelling chemicals around the area, chemicals that my be...

• Old Fashioned Food Poisoning Was Never This Bad

  Bob Carroll | October 09, 2006 5:03 PM | 0 CommentsTampa Bay, FL

  We used to worry about the fat content of our food. Now, suddenly, we worry about its safety. Contaminated food distributed nationwide is causing concern in our supermarkets. More anxiety in the food aisles.California-based Nunes Co. has issued a voluntary recall of its green leaf lettuce.The recall involves lettuce sold under the Foxy brand in supermarkets Oct. 3-6.The recall comes from the...