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U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2009 |
Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area The recalled cell phones that are in a no-service area and display an "out of range, try again later" message could fail to connect to emergency 911.   |
U.S. CPSC
November 18, 2003 |
SecureAlert Recall of Safety and Security Phones Using the test button can result in the battery being drained without the user's knowledge. Without battery power, the phone is unable to call for assistance in an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC
January 16, 2008 |
John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2004 |
Kyocera Wireless Corp. Recall of Cell Phone Batteries Some of the cell phone batteries supplied by the battery manufacturer may be counterfeit. This can cause the batteries to short-circuit, overheat and pose burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 11, 2006 |
Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock. |
U.S. CPSC
February 27, 2009 |
Certain LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones Recalled For Upgrade Due to Dropped Connection or Poor Connection on Emergency 911 Calls The recalled phones can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911. |
U.S. CPSC
August 22, 2008 |
Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
April 23, 2003 |
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Recall of Battery Packs Battery packs can detach from the power tool unexpectedly and strike the operator or bystander, resulting in injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
August 17, 2006 |
Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating The backpack's battery pack can overheat causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched. |
U.S. CPSC
September 21, 2004 |
Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC
January 2, 2008 |
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC
April 2, 2009 |
Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2008 |
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 11, 2010 |
CPSC Approves Final Rule on Guidelines for Mandatory Recall Notices The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission unanimously approved a new rule setting guidelines and requirements for information in mandatory recall notices. |
| AskMen.com |
Computers Are So '00s Just over a quarter of American adults now read news on their cell phones, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. |
AskMen.com
Dave Golokhov |
Cell Phones And Cancer With so much money in the cell phone industry, it looks like straight answers regarding the risks will be hard to come by. |
IndustryWeek
February 1, 2007
Traci Purdum |
Do You Recall? If you manufacture a product - any product - chances are good you may have a product recall in your future. Implementing best practices during a recall will help ensure consumer safety and company longevity. |
PC Magazine
May 18, 2005
Sebastian Rupley |
On Call Via Wi-Fi With cell phones off limits in hospitals, a wireless network keeps medical staff totally connected. |
InternetNews
December 3, 2007 |
It's The End of The Pay Phone as We Knew It AT&T to end dwindling pay phone business. |
InternetNews
July 9, 2009
Michelle Megna |
Amazon Debuts Mobile Phone E-Commerce Site Amazon today unveiled the beta launch of AmazonWireless.com, a new Web site offering mobile phones and service plans from a selection of phones from AT&T and Verizon Wireless. |
AboutSafety
March 8, 2001 |
Consumer Update On Mobile Phones The following summarizes what is known and what remain unknown about whether low levels of radiofrequency energy from mobile phones can pose a hazard to health and what can be done to minimize any potential risk. |
