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Delays in Massive Aqua Dots Recall Leads to $1.3 Million Penalty

By mitchlipka
Delays in Massive Aqua Dots Recall Leads to $1.3 Million Penalty

Spin Master, distributor of Aqua Dots — a toy recalled after it was learned they turned toxic when wet following the hospitalization of two toddlers — agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle charges the company failed to report a known hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. About a dozen children are believed to have been sickened by Aqua Dots. “To have a toxic chemical on a toy...

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Report: 1 in 7 Safety Complaints Involved Products Already Recalled

By mitchlipka
Report: 1 in 7 Safety Complaints Involved Products Already Recalled

An analysis of the first six months of entries in the government-run database of product hazards reported by the public uncovered a disturbing statistic: About one of every seven...

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Watch out for ‘Google Teams 2011′ Emails: It’s a Scam

By Ash Saraga
Watch out for ‘Google Teams 2011′ Emails: It’s a Scam

A new email scam is making the rounds, using Google’s name to catch your eye. The con looks to be fairly indiscriminate in who it’s getting sent to, as...

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Car Dealership Accused of “Big Brother-ing” its Customers

By Ash Saraga
Car Dealership Accused of “Big Brother-ing” its Customers

A car dealership is being accused of installing GPS tracking devices in vehicles without buyer knowledge that were used to find and repossess cars — even some that weren’t...

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