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Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), with the cooperation of seven firms, is announcing voluntary recalls of more than two million cribs to address drop-side hazards and other hazards that affect the safety of young children. The recalling firms are providing consumers with free repair kits to immobilize the drop sides or other remedies. Do not attempt to fix these cribs with homemade remedies.

U.S. Safety Agency Faulted for Limiting Oversight of Coal Mines

Bloomberg Business Week - The U.S. mine-safety regulator failed to subject mines with repeated violations to enhanced oversight that is required when an operator shows disregard for miners, the Labor Department said yesterday in a report. The Mine Safety and Health Administration in 2009 restricted a screening list for mines with recurring violations because of resource limits, removing 10 for reasons that don’t appear to be appropriate, the department’s Office of Inspector General said. MSHA was criticized by lawmakers after 29 miners died in a blast at a Massey Energy Co. mine that had more numerous and more serious violations than the U.S. average.

Get Rid of Insects the Natural Way (Really!)

ShelterPop.com - Even though movie studios have tried make us fall in love with ants and other insects, most of us aren't thrilled to find ants and spiders crawling around in our cupboards -- no matter how cute they are. Unfortunately, canned, chemical sprays may be deadly in more ways than one (recent studies linked them to Parkinson's disease). Plus, the odor of traditional bug repellents is less than savory. Luckily, there are tried-and-true natural bug repellents and killers that will get the job done without harsh chemicals.

Despite Oil Spill, Gulf Seafood Safe and Plentiful

AOL News - Constantly updating headlines, endless government revelations, snarky political attacks and airwaves saturated with British Petroleum's self-serving mea culpas have left many with the belief that a big hunk of America's prime spawning ground for seafood is shut down. Indeed, floating islands of reddish-brown oil and rainbow sheens cover a third of the massive Gulf of Mexico. Nevertheless, shrimp and crab are abundant and safe to eat and half the sprawling oyster beds are open for harvesting. Everything costs more, but less-expensive foreign shellfish -- to which some restaurant suppliers and fishmongers are considering switching -- could be far more hazardous to your health. And, across the country, diners are still lining up, and being served most of their favorite Gulf seafood.

Chrysler to Recall Nearly 600,000 Jeeps, Minivans

AOL News - Federal regulators say Chrysler is recalling nearly 600,000 Jeep Wranglers and Chrysler and Dodge minivans for brake or wiring problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website Monday that Chrysler is recalling 288,968 Jeep Wranglers from the 2006 through 2010 model years due to a potential brake fluid leak. Chrysler also is recalling 284,831 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans from the 2008 and 2009 model years because a wiring problem can cause a fire inside the sliding doors. On the Jeeps, the front inner fender liners can rub against the brake fluid tubes and cause a leak. NHTSA says the leak could result in partial loss of brakes. NHTSA says a door hinge can wear through the minivans' wire insulation.

Lawmakers Push Microwave Weapon for Border Defense

AOL News - A weapon that uses a burst of high-intensity energy to fry a car's electronics is being touted by lawmakers as the latest military-inspired gadget that could be used to help secure the U.S. border with Mexico. "The ability to stop vehicles of smugglers from a distance without making direct contact would give our Border Patrol agents a distinct advantage," Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican, said of the suitcase-sized weapon. "It would allow them to stop vehicles they may otherwise not be able to catch and in some cases avoid dangerous pursuits."

Maytag dishwasher recall: 1.7 million deemed fire hazard

CPSC.gov - Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire and contact Maytag to verify if their dishwasher is included in the recall. If the dishwasher is included in the recall, consumers can either schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979; or $250 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.

Hazardous Chemical in Our Canned Food

Courtesy of AOL - The health hazards of bisphenol A are well documented, but now scientists report that the chemical used in the coating of cans to protect food from corrosion and bacteria is pervasive in the canned goods on our kitchen shelves. Researchers collected 50 cans of food from pantries in 19 states and Ontario and analyzed them at a top food safety lab in San Francisco. BPA was found in 92 percent of the samples, according to a 24-page study called "No Silver Lining," which was released today by the National Workgroup for Safe Markets.

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