Study Finds Lower Quality of Offshore Drug Plants
A recent study found that offshore drug manufacturing plants are more likely to suffer quality problems than their U.S. mainland counterparts, report news sources. The study, conducted by researchers at Ohio State University, compared manufacturing plants on the U.S. mainland with plants in Puerto Rico. All plants were owned by U.S. pharmaceutical firms, and researchers… read more
Woolworth’s Recalls Hot Water Bottles Over Burn Hazard
After receiving several customer complaints, Woolworths Holdings has removed the hot water bottles they’ve been selling since April 2011 from their shelves, according to news sources. The complaints are regarding a leaking issue with the hot water bottles. One customer was injured and several others returned the product. According to Woolworths director of clothing and… read more
Aged Tires May Cause Crashes; Old Tires Often Sold as New
Media sources report, that tires sold as new are often quite old, posing a safety risk to motorists and passengers. Tires sold in the U.S. have no expiration date and can sit on store shelves for years until they are sold. However, tires, whether or not they are in use can begin to deteriorate, and… read more
Advocates Push for Federal Gas Fireplace Safety Standard
Children’s natural curiosity can lead to serious injury when that inquisitiveness leads them to come in contact with hot glass used to cover gas fireplaces, report news sources. According to an independent safety researcher, from 1999 through March 2009 more than 2,000 children age 5 and younger suffered burn injuries related to gas fireplaces. Industry… read more
Unrestrained Pets in Vehicles a Source of Distracted Driving
While much emphasis has been placed on texting as a serious source of driver distraction, less attention has been given to role unrestrained pets can play in distracted driving-related incidents. One health resource encourages restraining pets in vehicles, noting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration categorizes unrestrained pets as a driving distraction. Keeping pets… read more
Failure to Illuminate Prompts Recall of Emergency Exit Signs
In a news release Tuesday, Best Lighting Products and Lithonia Lighting announced, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a voluntary recall of emergency exit signs due to a failure to illuminate. Approximately 450 LHQM LED Exit Signs with Emergency Lights are subject to recall due to a malfunction in that causes the… read more
Target Recalls Children’s Lamp Due to Fire and Injury Risks
In a news release Wednesday, Target Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced that it is voluntarily recalling task lamps designed for children due to risks of fire and laceration. The retailer is recalling approximately 13,000 Circo Children’s Task Lamps. Because the lamps can overheat, adhesive inside the lamp socket can… read more
Pressure Washer Attachment Recalled Due to Laceration Risk
Homelite Comsumer Products Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, announced in a news release Thursday, that the company is recalling attachments for the Homelite Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner due to a risk of breakage that can damage the unit and pose a laceration hazard to consumers. The nozzle… read more
