The year of Product Recalls
Posted 05-17-2010 at 01:35 PM by Consumerhelp4u
Although Toyota car recalls has been the biggie, in terms of news and big events, there are a number of product recalls that happen every month. Many of them pass under the radar, unless the news media pick up on it. Whether you toyota has a problem or not, you need to know your consumer rights.
For example, the Yamaha snowmobiles 2009 year model of snowmobiles, also, had an issue with loss of steering control. It passed under media scrutiny, probably, because these snowmobiles are not in large use. Apparently, a bolt in the right front-arm can loosen the steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
We were up at Barnes and Nobles the other day, and, noticed a recall for an home improvement book. This one was a DIY for how to set up electricity and home wiring, that were being recalled because of fire hazard.
Apparently, the technical diagrams and electrical codes in the books were incorrect, and, if someone followed the instructions, it could cause a major fire hazard.
Another example, Pier 1 Imports recalled glitter tea lights due to fire hazard. And, then my friend recently returned her Acer laptop, that poses a fire hazard.
And, a surprising one was by Starbucks!
Starbucks Coffee Company voluntarily recalled about 11,000 (in the United States) and 1,200 (in Canada) Glass Water Bottles.
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can
shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Here are some interesting product recalls that were done voluntarily with the U.S. consumer product safety commission.
In co-operation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), FAF Inc., voluntarily recalled about 55,000 Metal Necklaces meant for little girls. The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium.
Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Toyota has been in the media scrutiny and every move it makes is under the media lens. In other countries, Toyota has increased its growth.
Letterchamp is a consumer helpline service for car issues, engine issues or transmission troubles in California, a firm that helps by blogging and informing to help you.
Feel free to email me at news@letterchamp.com
For example, the Yamaha snowmobiles 2009 year model of snowmobiles, also, had an issue with loss of steering control. It passed under media scrutiny, probably, because these snowmobiles are not in large use. Apparently, a bolt in the right front-arm can loosen the steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
We were up at Barnes and Nobles the other day, and, noticed a recall for an home improvement book. This one was a DIY for how to set up electricity and home wiring, that were being recalled because of fire hazard.
Apparently, the technical diagrams and electrical codes in the books were incorrect, and, if someone followed the instructions, it could cause a major fire hazard.
Another example, Pier 1 Imports recalled glitter tea lights due to fire hazard. And, then my friend recently returned her Acer laptop, that poses a fire hazard.
And, a surprising one was by Starbucks!
Starbucks Coffee Company voluntarily recalled about 11,000 (in the United States) and 1,200 (in Canada) Glass Water Bottles.
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can
shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Here are some interesting product recalls that were done voluntarily with the U.S. consumer product safety commission.
In co-operation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), FAF Inc., voluntarily recalled about 55,000 Metal Necklaces meant for little girls. The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium.
Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Toyota has been in the media scrutiny and every move it makes is under the media lens. In other countries, Toyota has increased its growth.
Letterchamp is a consumer helpline service for car issues, engine issues or transmission troubles in California, a firm that helps by blogging and informing to help you.
Feel free to email me at news@letterchamp.com
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