Archive for December, 2009

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard

December 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The one piece metal bars supporting the floorboard of the bassinet attachment can come out of the fabric sleeves and create an uneven sleeping surface, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.

Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

December 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The power connector for the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

December 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Northwest’s Name Will Now Fade Away

December 31st, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Delta Air Lines Inc. has received government permission to operate its
namesake service and its Northwest Airlines subsidiary as a single
carrier, a Delta executive said Thursday.

Janzen Farms Recalls Hazelnut Kernels Because of Possible Health Risks

December 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Janzen Farms, Dayton, Oregon is recalling hazelnut kernels because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be [...]

Consumer Confidence Up In December

December 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


A more upbeat outlook on jobs pushed Americans’ confidence in the
economy higher in December for the second month in a row, a survey
released Tuesday said. Consumers’ expectations for the job
market over the next six months reached their highest level in two
years, but Americans remain gloomy about their current prospects.

Reconfirm If You Booked Trip With Hobbit Travel

December 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


It’s that time of year when the realities of winter hit us hard. The
recent heavy snow and our plunging temperatures have many of us
dreaming of warmer climates.

Report: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Peaks In Winter

December 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


An invisible threat in Minnesota homes is being blamed for more than a dozen deaths around the state each year.

Give Your Eyelashes Some Body With Extensions

December 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Want to know a fashion secret? Want to know what we’re predicting to be one of the big trends in 2010? According to the lifestyle editor at Minnesota Monthly, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for eyelash extensions.

J&J Recalls Tylenol Arthritis Caplets

December 30th, 2009 by ConsumerBob


Johnson & Johnson is expanding a voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Caplets due to consumer reports of a moldy smell that can cause nausea and stomach pain.