Taxpayers warned repeatedly by IRS of email scams in 2007
November 30, 2007 by Bill
Filed under Finance/Credit, Scams & Frauds
The IRS has put out a series of communications in 2007 warning consumers of a variety of email scams involving the IRS. The different scams to watch out for include: Read more
Identity Theft Survey Reveals over 8 million victims in 2005
The Federal Trade Commission released the findings of a survey showing that 8.3 million American adults were victims of identity theft in 2005. Read more
Asbestos Shows Up In Toys
According to Andrew Schneider's article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer today, an Asbestos Watchdog Group has found asbestos in a variety of consumer products, including one of the best-selling christmas toys of the year… Read more
Stronger Warning Label Accepted for Tamiflu
The FDA had previously recommended that Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG put a stronger warning label on it's flu drug, Tamiflu. Though Roche contends that the flu itself causes the reported delirium and self-injury in kids and there is no relationship between the drug and the reactions, hundreds of psychiatric problems have been reported in Tamiflu patients. Read more
Flashing Pacifiers Recalled by Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard
Name of Product: Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces
Units: About 8,000
Importer/Wholesaler: Sailing (U.S.) International Corp., of Hackensack, N.J.
Hazard: The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson)
Units: About 54,000
Distributor: ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY
Manufacturer: ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan
Hazard: Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Slipcovers Used with Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure
Name of Product: Boppy® Slipcovers
Units: About 38,000
Importer: The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.
Hazard: The zipper pull on the slipcovers can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, paint on the zippers contains excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Children’s Pencil Pouches Recalled by Raymond Geddes & Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Name of Product: Children’s Pencil Pouches
Units: About 84,200
Distributor: Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Hazard: The paint on the pencil pouches’ zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Buy-Rite Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Name of Product: Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, NJ
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Cherrydale Fundraising Recalls Bracelets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Name of Product: Decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets
Units: About 45,000
Importer: Cherrydale Fundraising, of Allentown, Pa.
Hazard: The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more