Topic: Consumer Protection
Recalls This Week
AP News
In this product image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a sample Therma Scarf imported by Telebrands Corp. of Fairfield, N.J., is shown. The scarves were recalled because the heat pack can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to ...
LifeLock settles with FTC over ID theft product claims
SC Magazine
LifeLock will pay $11 million to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and $1 million to a group of 35 state attorneys general to settle charges that the Tempe, Ariz.-based company made false claims that its product could prevent identity theft.LifeLock will pay $11 million to the Federal Trade ...
Infant deaths prompt gov't warning on slings
AP News
More than a dozen deaths linked to baby slings prompt gov't warningThe government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it has investigated at least ...
Fluke Recalls Noncontact Electrical Tester
consumeraffairs.com
Fluke Corp. is recalling about 33,000 "VoltAlert" voltage detectors. The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns.
The Fluke voltage testers ...
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