Baby boomer consumers need to know about product recalls
February 21, 2009
What you don’t know about product safety could kill you.
When I began writing for consumers in 1977, I was on the mailing list of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. I received a news release about a shop light that had killed people and was being recalled.
I showed the information to a family member. Sure enough! It was the recalled light. It was returned to the store for a refund.
It’s important for boomer consumers to regularly obtain information on consumer recalls for their safety and the safety of others in the household.
The question is “How do you keep up with recall information?”
It’s a big task. I’m going to blog weekly about a recall, and include a link for the federal government’s recall site at www.Recalls.gov.
The site offers information on consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, cosmetics, and environmental products. You can search by type of product, company, or a specific product.
You can also sign up to receive e-mail recalls from five government agencies.
This week’s recall is stuffed animals and creature toys sold at Old Navy whose eyes can detach and pose a choking hazard for young children. Children should not be allowed to play with the toys. The toys should be returned for a refund.
See the news release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission for details.
My next post will be on "What Do You Need to Do About the Peanut Recall?"
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