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It's important to stay up to date on recalls. All too often, consumers don't learn of a recall until it's too late, according to a recent investigation by Consumers Union. So check back here often, or subscribe to our free newsletter for a weekly update of important recalls.
Recalls of most consumer products are handled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a small federal agency that has fared poorly during the Bush Administration. GOP appointees to the commission tend to be less than enthusiastic about imposing fines and regulations on businesses, even when the safety of children and taxpayers is at stake.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration handles automotive recalls, including infant seats.
Consumer Safety News
Feds Vote to Regulate 4-Wheel ATVs Industry held off regulations during the Bush years.
Feds Hoping China Will Smooth Over Drywall Damage Contaminated drywall tops the agenda at U.S.-China 'safety summit'.
Toys 'R' Us Launches Unsafe Baby Products Awareness Program 'Great Trade-In' event encourages parents to exchange used cribs, other products.
Tougher Safety Requirements For Children's Products Now In Effect Lead limits, product tracking among areas affected by new regulations.
Haier America To Pay More Than $500,000 Civil Penalty Company recalled 150,000 fans due to fire hazard.
New Safety Agency Chief Pledges Greater Openness But industry lobbyists lie in wait for Inez Tenenbaum.
Feds Warn Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Refrigerated cookie dough may carry E. coli.
Blair Recalls Women's Robes Again After Deaths 162,000 robes recalled due to flammability.
Mattel, Fisher-Price to Pay $2.3 Million Lead Paint Fine Companies recalled nearly 1 million Chinese-made toys in 2007.
California Produce Company Recalls Pistachios on Salmonella Fears Los Angeles company received tainted goods from Setton Pistachios.
Obama Names New Consumer Product Safety Chair, Boosts Budget Embattled agency would get enhanced funding, more commissioners.
Maytag Announces Massive Recall of Fire-Prone Refrigerators Multiple brands recalled following 41 reports of overheating.
Judge Orders Feds to Stop Sale of Toxin-Laden Toys Safety agency had looked the other way as phthalate-laden toys remained on shelves.
Feds Delay New Product Safety Testing Rules One-year delay may not be popular with child safety advocates.
Thrift Stores Protest Ban on Lead Toys Stores say they can't afford to guarantee the safety of their products.
Target Launches In-Store Recall System Retailer teams up with safety agency to notify shoppers.
Toxic Toy Tests Show High Chemical Contamination Ecology Center's research show one in three toys are potential threats.
Lawsuit Seeks Immediate Ban on Toxic Toys Safety agency looks other way as phthalate-laden toys remain on shelves.
Feds Probe Yamaha Rhino ATV Thirty deaths, hundreds of lawsuits plague popular off-roader.
ATV Injuries and Deaths Continue to Rise Consumer groups say hazards from all-terrain vehicles "unabated."
Safety Agency Warns of Safety Hazards in Cribs Drop-side cribs prone to entrapment, strangulation accidents.
Retail Chains Agree to Stop Selling Recalled Bassinets Death of two infants blamed on Simplicity models.
Three Years Later: Pyrex Dishes Still Go Boom Government safety agency mum, company blames victims for cuts, burns.
Bush Signs Consumer Safety Bill Sweeping new law aims to make toys, household products safer.
Congress Passes Consumer Safety Bill, Bush Promises to Sign It Bill provides for safer toys, more effective recalls, stronger enforcement.
CONSUMER SAFETY BILL CLEARS KEY HURDLE Most sweeping consumer legislation in 30 years emerges from conference committee.
Groups Want Action on Consumer Safety Bill Congress eyes its summer recess while legislation languishes.
Congress Inches Towards New Consumer Safety Bill House-Senate conferees reach agreement on some measures, not others.
Congress Reaches Agreement on Parts of Consumer Safety Bill Fierce behind-the-scenes battle rages over increasing the power of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Gas Grills Ignite Consumers' Ire ... and Their Decks Charmglow incidents similar to those that sparked a 2005 recall.
‘Killer Cribs’ Study Finds Toxins in Common Baby Products Friends of the Earth targets fire retardants in Graco products.
Consumers Press Congress to Pass Strong Product Safety Bill Safety of toys and child care products stressed.
Treacherous Treads Still Taking Lives Firestone tires on a Ford Explorer can still be a lethal combination.
Safety Agency Waits 16 Months to Recall Lead-Laden Key Chains Ohio university professor documents problem; agency drags its feet.
Ford Hopes to Wind Down Recall of Fire-Prone Vehicles 7 million unrepaired cars and trucks still on the road.
Lawmakers Propose Bill To Prevent 'Stove Tipping' CPSC has known of tip-over hazard for 20 years.
Reebok Fined $1 Million for Lead-Laden Bracelets Minneapolis child, 4, died after swallowing pendant.
SENATE PASSES TOUGH NEW CONSUMER SAFETY BILL Lobbyists wage fierce behind-the-scenes battle to weaken measure.
Ford Fires Continue Despite Long-Delayed Federal Warning Feds waited years to issue 'urgent' advisory about fire danger.
Infant Deaths in the Nursery Increasing Toll from cribs, bassinets has risen in recent years.
Sears Stove Tip-Over Case Illustrates Safety Agency's Shortcomings CPSC has known of tip-over hazard for 20 years.
Toys Safer than Ever, Toy Makers Claim Companies try to get back in the game at annual industry expo.
Toy Industry Needs Import Safety Checklist Safety recalls frighten, repulse consumers, JPMorgan analyst warns.
Toys Getting Safer, Safety Chief Claims CPSC head praises industry efforts, questions Senate bill.
War on Plastic Toys Escalates Toys 'R' Us joins effort to eliminate PVC, phthalates and lead.
ATV Deaths, Injuries Climbing After 20 years, feds no closer to a solution.
Study Warns Chemical In Baby Shampoo May Cause Harm Phthalates suspected of damaging male reproductive system.
Feds Propose New Furniture Fire Rule Safety agency has been struggling with the proposal for years.
Congressional Leaders Send Message to Mattel Company challenged to eliminate lead from its toys.
Another Lobbyist To Head Safety Agency? White House reportedly looking at scientist with strong industry ties.
Consumer Protection Bills Spark Bitter Lobbying Battle Manufacturers, consumer advocates, trial lawyers in backroom tug of war.
$30 Million Settlement in Thomas & Friends Suit Company says it has instituted new safety procedures.
Time Running out for Consumer Safety Agency Six-month reprieve expires soon; Congress, White House stalemated.
Safety Recalls a Sign of Success? Recalls viewed too negatively, safety czar insists.
House Passes Consumer Safety Bill Much tougher measure sits in the Senate.
China Agrees to Stepped-Up Food, Drug Inspections New accord puts more responsibility on China to identify, solve problems.
Safety Agency Bill Gets Fast-Track Treatment But will Bush sign a bill that increases fines and oversight?
Beware of Lead in Holiday Decorations Christmas lights sold at Target, Wal-Mart may contain lead; Feds defend industry, put blame on parents.
Lead Poisoning Hazard in Sesame Street Toy Medical Kits Illinois tests once again find high lead levels in Fisher-Price toys.
Obama Pledges Doubled Funding for Product Safety Agency Feds say 22 children died in toy-related accidents in 2006.
House Kills Thrill Ride Safety Measure Amusement parks successfully resist federal safety standards.
Vermont Sues Canadian Importer Of Lead Jewelry Some tested jewelry had 556 times the 'safe' level of lead.
Lead, Arsenic Found in Popular Toys Hannah Montana card pack, Circo baby shoes had high lead levels
Wal-Mart Shoppers Steer Clear of Toys Consumers looking for 'non-chewable' gifts, survey finds.
Pediatricians Alarmed About 'Wheeled' Shoes Kids can roll right into the emergency room.
Lobbyists Protect Deadly Amusement Park Rides Powerful lobbyists shield the industry from rigorous regulation.
Toy Dangers Not Confined To Lead Even safe toys can be dangerous if broken or mishandled.
Charities Worry about Recalled Toys Some have stopped accepting toy donations.
New Jersey Finds Recalled Toys In Nine Stores State subpoenas retailers' records to check compliance.
All-Terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play Deaths nearly double in last decade, study finds.
Gift Basket Cheese Recalled Le Gourmet Connection Jack Cheese sold in holiday gift baskets.
Meat Packer Recalls 96,000 Pounds Of Beef Beef was distributed to resellers and may be hard to identify.
Safety Chief Junkets as States Take the Lead Back Home State enforce safety laws while CPSC's Nancy Nord visits Japan.
Retailers Remove Lead-Tainted Jewelry after NY Probe Michaels, Family Dollar, Big Lots agree to stricter standards.
Experts Offer Toy-Buying Safety Tips How to identify and avoid hazardous toys.
California Sues 20 Toy Companies Suit alleges unlawful levels of lead in toys.
Kmart Removes Lead-Encrusted 'Lead-Free' Jewelry Tests find high levels of lead in many samples.
FDA Seizes 'Age Intervention' Cosmetics Eyelash treatment could cause optic nerve damage.
Group Warns Of 10 Worst Toys Of 2007 Toxins, sharp objects, ingestion hazards galore.
Recalled Topps Burgers Still Sold In New Jersey Consumers in other states should also be cautious.
Fisher-Price Recalls Kitchen Toys Expensive Fisher-Price kitchen toys pose a choking hazard.
White House Presents Its Consumer Safety Proposals Cool response to Bush plan on Capitol Hill, where rival measures are already pending.
• Industry Paid For Safety Chief’s Trips
• Pressure Mounts for Safety Chief To Resign
• Bill to Beef Up Consumer Safety Agency Clears First Hurdle
• Outsourcing, Regulatory Sloth Blamed for Unsafe Toys
• eBay: Where Recalled Items Live Forever
• Parents Bash Bumbo 'Recall'
• Home Lead Test Kits Unreliable, Feds Warn
• Magazine Finds Lead in Maxi Blocks
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California Bans Plastic-Softening Chemical in Toys
• Noxious Tile Sealer Stayed on Home Depot Shelves
• Federal Import Safety Panel Outlines Proposals
• Senate Hears of Gaps in Consumer Safety Net
• U.S.-China Agreement Aims to Ban Lead Paint
• Feds' Import Safety Efforts Flawed, Report Says
• Study: U.S. Companies to Blame for Dangerous Toys
• Disney, Toys 'R' Us To Do Their Own Toy Tests
• More Lead-Contaminated Toys in the Pipeline
• Lead Paint Leads to Another Big Mattel Recall
• U.S. is Big Exporter of Dangerous Toys
• Number of Kids Hurt by Dangerous Products More than Doubles
• Cheap Jewelry: Hazardous to Children's Health
• Congress Bails Out Consumer Safety Agency
• Bush "Slowly Killing" Consumer Safety Agency
• Safety Agency Mulls Tougher Rules for Imports
• Safety Agency's Acting Chair Snubs House Hearing on Child Safety
• CPSC Staff Warns of ATV Dangers
• Baroody Withdraws, Spokesman Blames "Smear Campaign"
• Senators: Baroody "Worst Person" to Run Safety Agency
• Groups Skewer Bush Pick for Safety Agency
• CPSC Ignores Kitchen Range Tip-Over Danger
• Senate Injects Money Into Ailing Safety Agency
• Consumer Safety Agency Needs a Recall
• Bush Nominates Industry Lobbyist to Head Safety Agency
• Safety Agency Denies It Ignored Lead in Children's Lunch Boxes
• Safety Agency Needs to Get The Lead Out
• Bush Expected to Name Industry Lobbyist to Head Consumer Safety Agency
• Children Die of Lead Poisoning; Safety Agency Powerless to Act
• Consumer Safety Agency In Limbo
• D.C. Law Firm Confirms It Hired Consumer Safety Chair
• Consumer Safety Chief Quits Abruptly
• Senate Confirms Safety Chief
• Gall Withdraws as CPSC Nominee
• CPSC Becomes a Political Pawn
• Gall's Confirmation to Head
Safety Panel In Doubt
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