Showing posts with label consumer safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label consumer safety. Show all posts

Thursday, November 1, 2007

CHINA CRACKS DOWN ON TOY FACTORIES

More than 700 toy factories in southern China have been banned from exporting what they produce as part of a crackdown on shoddy products, the government said Thursday. It's about time.

Friday, September 28, 2007

DICK DURBIN WANTS TO OVERHAUL FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM

The Democrats are turning into the gift that just keeps on giving. First, Hillary wants to give $5,000 to every newborn. Now Dick Durbin wants to phase out the U.S. food safety system and come up with a better way. It would seem to me, Senator, that you should have your plan in place before you get rid of the FDA.

Saturday, September 22, 2007

BABY CRIBS RECALLED AFTER 3 DEATHS

About 1 million Simplicity and Graco cribs have been recalled after three children became entrapped and suffocated. Now Fox News is reporting that these cribs were made in China. Another problem with China - just what we need.

Friday, September 21, 2007

MATTEL APOLOGIZES TO CHINA OVER RECALLS

Am I missing something here, or has Mattel just opened itself up for gigantic lawsuits in the United States? Not too smart Mr. Debrowski.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

TOY MANUFACTURERS PLEDGE TO IMPROVE TOY SAFETY

Mattel Inc. CEO Robert Eckert said the company could have done a better job overseeing subcontractors in China. WOW!! Do you think so? Mr Eckert also said he is deeply disturbed and disappointed by recent events. I wonder how he thinks the parents who have trusted Mattel to provide safe toys for their small children feel?