Beware Of Recalled Products

May is not over yet, but there has been already so many recalls on products we use and purchase every single day.

I don’t know if it’s only me, but it seems like every year there is more and more consumer product recalls due to negligence, bad construction, cheap materials and other factors that the mass producers and large companies don’t pay attention too.

We are living in cheap and mass produced products era where most companies care only about the bottom line and the all mighty dollar.

Fortunately in most cases it takes non-life threatening injuries to cause certain product recall, but there are cases where children and adults alike died due to using or consuming unsafe products.

Many people are not even aware what products are being recalled because apparently after we purchase the bad and unsafe product it is our responsibility research it and find out if it’s safe to use it.

Bottom line is that every time you purchase a product do the research. Make sure that your family is safe and none of the products in your house have been recalled.

If you notice problems with any of your products don’t just chuck it into the garbage and forget about it. Contact the manufacturer and let them know. You might be saving lives with having the faulty product recalled.

As I already mentioned in May 2010 there has been many recalls on many products our families use.

Drop-Side Cribs – C&T International, Sorelle and Golden Baby Wood Cribs

The drop-side hardware on the cribs can disengage from the tracks, causing the drop side to detach from the crib.

Giraffe Security Blankets

44,000 Pink baby blankets sold in Target in 2009 – recalled due to choking hazard

Toy Dart Gun Set – imported by Henry Gordy International Inc.

These sets were sold exclusively at Family Dollar stores. Recalled after reports of two asphyxiation deaths (9-year-old boy in Chicago and 10-year-old boy in Milwaukee). The importer refused to recall this product.

Step 2 Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies

Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.

Dragonfly Remote-Controlled Helicopters

Recalled due to fire and burn hazards.

“Best Friends” Charm Bracelet Sets – Claire’s Boutiques

This product was recalled due to the bracelets containing high levels of toxic cadmium.

Children’s and Infants’ OTC Products

Tommy Hilfiger Children’s Sweatshirts

Recalled due to violation of Federal Flammability Standard.

Bicycle Frame – Niner Bikes

Product recalled due to welding deficiency causing a crash hazard.

Chopper-style Bicycles – Nirve Sports

The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.

General Electric® Coffee Makers – Wal-mart Stores

Recalled due to coffee makers overheating, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

For more product recalls check out our handy little recall widget.