tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853363535602101912011-11-28T08:12:53.374+08:00Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385336353560210191.post-76960620053395811052007-08-16T20:32:00.000+08:002007-08-16T20:45:48.551+08:00I put up a comment in the blog <a href="http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2007/08/recall-1.html">ThingAMaBaby</a> about my post <a href="http://consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com/2007/08/recall-stats-for-january-2007.html">product recall statistics in US for January 2007</a> and someone called AJ remarked that my methodology and source were unclear. So here's for you AJ, my bad!<br /><ol><li>The data source is US Consumer Product Safety Commission at <a href="http://recall.gov">recall.gov.</a></li><li>I looked at <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prereljan07.html">January 2007's data</a> and it reported that there were 29 recalls.</li><li>Each recall, for instance, <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07093.html">Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc. Recalls Electric Oil Lamps Due To Shock and Fire Hazards</a>, shows information like total units (3,900 units) and per unit cost ($1). The dollar value was calculated by multiplying total units and per unit cost.<br /></li><li>This dollar value was pegged to the country of manufacture.</li><li>Steps 1 to 4 were repeated for each recall.</li><li>Total dollar value of recalled products by manufacturing country was then derived.</li></ol>I should have explained the methodology but better late than never.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/385336353560210191-7696062005339581105?l=consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385336353560210191.post-84459314229622583662007-08-16T09:09:00.000+08:002007-08-16T09:09:52.781+08:00<a href="http://google-cpg.blogspot.com/2007/04/product-recalls-informing-and.html">The </a><a href="http://google-cpg.blogspot.com/">Official Google Blog</a> says that <a href="http://google-cpg.blogspot.com/2007/04/product-recalls-informing-and.html">Product Recalls was a top keyword</a> a few months ago. Well, if they say it then it must be TRUE.<br /><br />Timely or not but here I'm blogging away about the subject. Expect more news on product recalls. <a href="http://google-cpg.blogspot.com/2007/04/product-recalls-informing-and.html"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/385336353560210191-8445931422962258366?l=consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385336353560210191.post-6565634090243062752007-08-16T00:22:00.000+08:002008-12-10T02:44:15.075+08:00Amidst all the news of the Mattel toys recall, other product recalls go unnoticed. To address this issue, I have analyzed the product recall stats for January 2007 (I'll post the stats one month at a time) and the following charts say it all.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsMq7DlpbFI/AAAAAAAAAAc/dUsbTmYOPgo/s1600-h/recalledProductsbyCountryGraph012007.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsMq7DlpbFI/AAAAAAAAAAc/dUsbTmYOPgo/s320/recalledProductsbyCountryGraph012007.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098966397177392210" border="1" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsMs3DlpbGI/AAAAAAAAAAk/dsKS49YDX18/s1600-h/costofRecalledProductsbyCountry.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsMs3DlpbGI/AAAAAAAAAAk/dsKS49YDX18/s320/costofRecalledProductsbyCountry.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098968527481171042" border="1" /></a><br /><br />It is quite clear that in January 2007, the cost of recalled products manufactured in USA was the most by leaps and bounds. So is China merely a scapegoat?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/385336353560210191-656563409024306275?l=consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385336353560210191.post-19973365148656953942007-08-15T07:05:00.000+08:002007-08-15T07:12:59.863+08:00Thousands of children were put at risk by harmful toys and Zhang Shuhong, the boss of the toy manufacturer was found dead in his factory workshop on Saturday.<br /><br />Reuters reports that Zhang Shuhong probably <a href="http://uk.reuters.com/article/wtMostRead/idUKN1335192020070813">did not know that there was lead in the paint</a>. Is Mattel to blame? Why didn't Mattel do thorough tests?<br /><br />These questions crop up but who is to blame? Maybe, it is just GREED that's at fault here.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/385336353560210191-1997336514865695394?l=consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385336353560210191.post-24569701770044097342007-08-15T06:41:00.000+08:002007-08-15T06:57:05.533+08:00<p class="p11">Mattel recalled 436,000 China made die-cast cars that contain lead paint. This includes Polly Pocket dolls, Batman action figures, Barbie and Tanner playsets and Doggie day care toys. Who is at fault here? Mattel who did not do their due diligence and pushed their Chinese manufacturers into cutting costs and using cheap harmful materials. Or the Chinese manufacturers who are out to make quick and easy money taking advantage of low labor costs and cheap harmful raw materials?</p><p class="p11">Leave your thoughts in comments and do vote in the poll on the left bar.<br /></p><p class="p11"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />List of Mattel toys recalled based on model names and product numbers according to the <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/">Consumer Product Safety Commission</a>:</span></p> <p class="p11"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a class="p11" href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07273.html">Polly Pocket recall notice</a><br />B2632 Polly Pocket! Polly Place Hangin" Out House<br />B3158 Polly Pocket! Polly Place Treetop Clubhouse<br />B3201 Polly Pocket! Spa Day<br />B7118 Polly Totally! Polly Place Totally Tiki Diner<br />G8605 Polly Pocket! Quik-Clik Boutique<br />H1537 Polly Pocket! Quik-Clik City Pretty Playset<br />H1538 Polly Pocket! Quik-Clik Sporty Style Playset<br />H3211 Polly Pocket! Totally Zen Playset<br />55503 Polly Pocket! Happenin" Pet Station<br />B2631 Polly Pocket! Polly Place Magnetic Additions Assortment<br />B3203 Polly Pocket! Activity Lunchbox<br />B3204 Polly Pocket! Activity Locker<br />B3207 Polly Pocket! Collectible Lip Gloss<br />B3209 Polly Pocket! Collectible Make Up Powder Puff<br />B3210 Polly Pocket! Dip N' Dive Pool<br />B3396 Polly Pocket! Birthday Surprise<br />B7078 Polly Pocket! Dazzlin' Pet Show Divine Dogs<br />B7082 Polly Pocket! Rick's Magic Show<br />B7125 Polly Pocket! Sweet Treats<br />B7127 Polly Pocket! Birthday Mailbox<br />B7128 Polly Pocket! Stretch Polly Disco Lamp<br />B7129 Polly Pocket! Jewelry Box Purple<br />B8478 Polly Pocket! Polly Magnet Bus<br />B9521 Polly Pocket! Collectible Caboodle<br />B9522 Polly Pocket! Activity Lunch Box Pink<br />B9523 Polly Pocket! Activity Locker Orange<br />B9525 Polly Pocket! Polly Glitter Puff<br />B9578 Polly Pocket! Collectible Caboodle Purple<br />B9929 Polly Pocket! Fashion Boutique on the Go<br />C0504 Polly Pocket! Birthday Mailbox Pink<br />C0505 Polly Pocket! Jewelry Box Yellow<br />C1341 Polly Pocket! Disco Lamp<br />C1342 Polly Pocket! Disco Lamp Purple<br />G8602 Polly Pocket! Mermaid Stars<br />G8606 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Playset<br />G8612 Polly Pocket! Snow Cool Hotel<br />G8614 Polly Pocket! Quick Click House of Style Playset<br />G8615 Polly Pocket! Polly by Me Totally Beadiful<br />G8616 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Penthouse<br />H1553 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Movie Time Playset<br />J1659 Polly Pocket! Pollywood Limo-Scene Vehicle<br />J1661 Polly Pocket! Pollywood Dial A Style Lila<br />J1662 Polly Pocket! Pollywood Dial A Style Lea<br />J1670 Polly Pocket! Stick N' Style<br />J1681 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Rockin' Theme Park Playset<br />J1687 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Dress N' Drive Lounge Playset<br />J1695 Pollyworld Theme Park Party Quick Click Doll and Fashion<br />J4169 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Polly Doll<br />J4170 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Crissy Doll<br />J4171 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Lea Doll<br />J4172 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Quick Click Shani Doll<br />J9305 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Costume Art Lea<br />J9306 Polly Pocket! Pollyworld Gift Shop Lila<br />J9648 Polly Pocket! Twirl and Swirl Beauty Case<br />J9965 Pollyworld Dial a Song Polly Fashions<br />J9966 Pollyworld Dial a Song Polly Fashions<br />K3460 Pollyworld Rockin' Tour Bus<br />H1554 Polly Pocket! Quick Click Pool Party Playset<br /></span></p> <p class="p11"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a class="p11" href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07272.html">Doggie Day Care recall notice</a><br />H1532 Doggie Day Care Coco<br />H1533 Doggie Day Care Sparley<br />G4461 Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby<br />G4462 Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby<br />G4464 Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby<br />G4459 Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie<br />G4460 Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger<br />H1530 Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger<br />G9703 Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie<br />G4457 Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey<br />G4458 Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau<br /></span></p> <p class="p11"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a class="p11" href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07271.html">Tanner recall notice</a><br />J9472 Barbie and Tanner play set<br />J9560 Barbie and Tanner play set</span></p> <p class="p11"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a class="p11" href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07270.html">Sarge recall notice</a><br />M1253 "Sarge" toy car sold alone<br />K5925 "Sarge" toy car sold in a package of two</span></p> <p class="p11"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a class="p11" href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07269.html">Batman recall notice</a><br />J1944 Batman Magna Battle Armor Batman figure<br />J1946 Batman Magna Fight Wing Batman figure<br />J5114 Batman Secret ID figure<br />J5115 Batman Flying Fox figure<br />J4142 One Piece Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa figure</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/385336353560210191-2456970177004409734?l=consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385336353560210191.post-51670605721974065932007-08-15T01:38:00.000+08:002008-12-10T02:44:15.353+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsHqcTlpbEI/AAAAAAAAAAU/TfDzeMzc_tw/s1600-h/orvisDoll.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsHqcTlpbEI/AAAAAAAAAAU/TfDzeMzc_tw/s320/orvisDoll.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098614025175526466" border="0" /></a>Another recall. Another China manufactured product. What's new? This time around, <a href="http://www.orvis.com/recall">Orvis</a> recalled about 220 stuffed horses and 1300 fairy doll toys (see pictures) because the plastic button eyes of the stuffed horse and the pompom nose of the fairy doll toy easily detaches posing a choking hazard to young children. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsHp4zlpbDI/AAAAAAAAAAM/6qk2HzpWS30/s1600-h/orvisHorse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uqbvWsscz6Q/RsHp4zlpbDI/AAAAAAAAAAM/6qk2HzpWS30/s320/orvisHorse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098613415290170418" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/385336353560210191-5167060572197406593?l=consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-385336353560210191.post-10213098575720507322007-08-15T01:21:00.000+08:002007-08-15T01:32:47.357+08:00China made products continue to be recalled. Is Chinese product quality any good? Is it hazardous for consumers? Questions like these are likely to be raised again as <a href="http://www.raleighusa.com/">Raleigh America Inc</a> voluntarily recalled about 1200 Chinese made bicycles.<br /><br />According to the report from <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07260.html">U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission</a>, these bikes sold nationwide for prices between $660 to $1,300 has caused injuries like dislocated shoulders, a concussion and a broken jaw from the 3 separate reports received. These bikes are manufactured by Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/385336353560210191-1021309857572050732?l=consumerproductrecalls.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Consumer Recallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758927641403189592noreply@blogger.com0