Product Safety
October 11, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Following a complete recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Samsung announced that it will no longer produce or market the smartphones after presumably repaired phones continued to overheat, sometimes resulting in combustion. While it's still not fully clear what…
October 5, 2016 at 6:20 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that Interlogix, Lincolnton, N.C., is recalling its wireless personal panic devices due to the fact that the device can fail to operate during an emergency. In…
October 3, 2016 at 5:48 pm
UL has developed a mobile application, UL ChildAware, specifically designed with the children's apparel industry in mind. The application has been designed with retailers, brands, manufacturers and suppliers' needs in mind in order to help them adhere to new standards and changing regulations for children's apparel. UL ChildAware provides practical and verified information on regulations…
September 16, 2016 at 5:30 pm
After numerous reports of phones catching fire, resulting in damage to homes and cars, Samsung is recalling all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to what the Consumer…
September 6, 2016 at 5:46 pm
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule on Friday stating that companies can no longer market consumer antibacterial soap products including certain active ingredients. The ruling said that manufacturers did not demonstrate that certain ingredients are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in terms of…
August 26, 2016 at 2:53 pm
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mount Arlington, New Jersey-based Mars Retail Group's M&M's-branded jewelry has been recalled due to a violation of the lead standard. The jewelry reportedly can contain high…
August 24, 2016 at 4:13 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Alex Brands, Fairfield, N.J., is recalling three of its toys—the Alex Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps—due to choking hazards. The toy sets include an…
August 23, 2016 at 5:27 pm
It's not exactly breaking news that reusable water bottles require regular cleaning. It's a small price to pay for the benefits of saving plastic and staying hydrated. But, do you know just how much bacteria is on your specific water bottle's lid? TreadmillReviews.net conducted a study on 12 water bottles with four types of water…
August 19, 2016 at 6:12 pm
Fitness trackers can be a good way to keep track of goals, train, and even save a life. And, with some fast food restaurants looking to provide healthier options for customers (especially kids), it makes sense that McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., would give out fitness trackers in Happy Meals. But, the fast food restaurant…
August 19, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Imagine this: The event is going a lot better than you had expected. Everyone seems really excited about the new launch, and a bunch of the prospects in attendance have expressed interest in learning more about what you can offer. You have gathered lots of new, quality leads it seems! Even better, your chief marketing…
