Have government recalls gone too far?
Question by Greg: Have government recalls gone too far?
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling 50 million blinds after reports that the cords can strangle children entangled in them.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ConsumerNews/50-million-blinds-recall-child-deaths/story?id=9336171&page=2
Ok. Now I’m all for recalling vehicles or machinery that have obvious mechanical such as shown in that article (“Toyota Motor Corp. announced earlier this month a 4 million-car recall of Lexus and Toyota vehicles for sudden acceleration.”) But blinds because they have lifting loops? Come on.
The article states that 8 children have died and 16 others “nearly strangled”. It is very sad that 8 children have died…no doubt, but ok…16 were “nearly strangled”? I don’t buy that one. That’s like “Oh my child NEARLY drank drano.
What has this country become where the government is the nanny for everyone? Are regulations necessary? Yes, of course, but I think it’s gone way too far. I mean what is next? Trash bags, yard rakes, garden hoses, phone cords? Gees.
Here’s my solution….watch your kids a little closer. I watch mine all the time and if they are that young to get themselves tangled in a blind cord…they don’t need to be out of your sight for more than a minute. I mean, where are the parents?
The complete government nanny state. So what do you think?
Apple Bottoms: You miss the whole point. As someone said, yes a notice is good…but a recall? Regulate everything….because everything and anything can be “deadly” if the right circumstances arise. Just put a helmet on your kids 24 hours a day…you know…just to be safe. Gee wiz.
Snowcone: Excellent answer. My whole point. Yes, people then used to use something called COMMON SENSE. lol
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Answer by Forget War Buy More
I walk in on my child entangled in a blind. They aren’t dead, but they are cyanotic. That’s nearly strangled.
The recalls aren’t mandatory. If you like the blinds–keep em.
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When there’s a food recall do you throw the product away?
Question by Spell Check !!: When there’s a food recall do you throw the product away?
The company who makes the recall says to toss the product out. That’s crazy take it back to the store for a refund.
your_dea. good idea. lol
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Answer by Jon C
I like to tempt fate and eat it anyways!\
Hey, you kinda look like my dad!
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Was there a Zeno product recall?
Question by Raven: Was there a Zeno product recall?
I had gone to CVS to pick up a Zeno to try it, but there were none on the shelves. I asked the manager when they would be getting another shipment, and he said that they had to send all of the Zenos back to the company because something was wrong with them. He also said that there was this product recall and that CVS wouldn’t be selling Zeno’s anymore… Has anyone heard anything about this?
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Answer by Cat
Hey, I’m from Maine and I also noticed that they were not carrying the Zenos at most locations. About two months ago our local cvs had a ton on sale! I got one for 10$ and a bunch of refills for .. So maybe 200$ worth of product for 30$. I suggest you go looking at all CVS’ in your area to see if any have them on sale since you wont get a better deal. And I have heard of found nothing about a recall. I think CVS just dropped the supplier contract with them.
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Is this product on the peanutbutter recall?
Question by kelly: Is this product on the peanutbutter recall?
Is this product on the peanutbutter recall?
Cadbury
Milk chocolate with raisins and almonds.
I was just wondering if we cant eat almond containing product.
1 second ago – 4 days left to answer.
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Answer by ummm
I ate some of those…
AND GOT SICK FOR 2-3 DAYS!
and everything iate i had to .. through up so no i wouldnt eat them anymore
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how do i report illegal sales of recalled items?
Question by luis r: how do i report illegal sales of recalled items?
there is a kiosk in the mall and they sold me an rc helicopter. when i got home i found out this item was recalled for fire hazard. i went back and he did not want to refund me.. how can i report them. i read “”it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product”
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Answer by bill
Call the police? Make sure its recalled first.
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Doesn’t it seem odd that most recalls are for children’s products?
Question by P?nny Proud: Doesn’t it seem odd that most recalls are for children’s products?
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/recalls/childrens_products/
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Answer by sparkills
well,most people try their best to protect children but that could leed to poisoning by alcohol or other things….my friend says their just poisoning kids
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My cats hated the product under recall. Did they detect whatever was bad or is it a fluke?
Question by St N: My cats hated the product under recall. Did they detect whatever was bad or is it a fluke?
We only buy 3 cans at a time since soft food is their weekend treat. The ‘cuts and gravy’ style they would walk away from but the other style in the same brand disappears like water down a drain. I’m glad they are so smart.
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Answer by ericams85
it’s possible they have much better sences then we do
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In a product recall, how do they determine which ones to recall?
Question by Bobby Jim: In a product recall, how do they determine which ones to recall?
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Answer by nicklemouse
if someone got injured and it created a pattern
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Q&A: Does everyone know about product recall in the USA – E. Coli Virus?
Question by kja63: Does everyone know about product recall in the USA – E. Coli Virus?
Just want to make sure that everyone heard about the E Coli virus in packaged raw spinach. Do NOT eat any of it!
They have yet to pinpoint a specific growing region, grower, brand or supplier. This is a nationwide alert.
Oops! You are right. E. Coli is a bacteria not a virus! Thank you 🙂
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Answer by frankie28398
thanks for info.
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Is there such a thing as a cell phone that was not Made in China?
Question by Mythical Creature: Is there such a thing as a cell phone that was not Made in China?
My Nokia give-away from Sprint is about to draw it’s last breath. After all of the consumer recalls of products Made In China in the news lately I honestly don’t want to buy a product that will be near my head for any length of time from China. We as a family have also made a decision to avoid Chinese-manufactured products as much as possible. Can anyone tell me what cell phones, if any, are made in countries that are not China? Also–Bluetooth headsets would be cool to find too!
Thanks!
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Answer by ellechka!!!
LOL i no everything is made in china!! but who noes maybe someday u’ll find 1 cell phone thats made in america? lol
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