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THURSDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- There may be nothing wrong with stuffing your turkey full to bursting, but you might not want to do the same thing with your suitcase as you pack for holiday trips.
A federal probe of tainted Chinese drywall has broadened because a small number of homeowners are reporting that American-made drywall is causing some of the same problems: a sickening, sulfurous stench and corroded pipes and wiring.
The following products and vehicles were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unless otherwise indicated, discontinue use of the products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
The federal government said it had found a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires.
WASHINGTON — Despite a new law that bans six chemicals from children's products and lowers the amount of lead allowed, a public interest group has found a number of toys at major retailers that contain the outlawed chemicals and illegal amounts of lead.
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Parents should be alert to dangers as they shop for holiday gifts, a public-interest group said Tuesday.
The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday promised swift action to get dangerous products off the market, acknowledging that the agency didn't move quickly enough on a record recall of more than 2 million cribs linked to four deaths.
Choking risks, dangerous chemical ingredients and excessively loud noise are the top features toy shoppers should try to avoid this holiday season as they load up on children’s gifts and stocking stuffers.
With so many products available for little ones, there are important factors to consider before putting the wrong toys in the hands, and possibly mouths, of children.
Before you burn one yule log too many this holiday season, consider the health of hearth and home. Chimneys left unswept can be a fire hazard.
Consumer Products Safety Commission The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission conceded Tuesday the agency "hasn't been acting as quickly as it should" on crib safety problems.
Deep-fried turkey has its benefits: It cooks quickly. It's non-greasy. And it's deliciously moist. But getting that deep-fried bird on the Thanksgiving table today can be a dangerous task if the cook is careless.
CHICAGO — With pots boiling, ovens baking and skillets sizzling, Thanksgiving can be a hazardous day in the kitchen.
A recall is underway involving more than 2 million drop-side cribs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says various malfunctions of the cribs pose choking, suffocation and other hazards to children, resulting in four infant deaths.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Holiday shoppers should look out for toy hazards such as small parts, loud sounds, soft plastics and lead contamination, consumer advocates warned Tuesday.
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