Government Website Now Provides Instantaneous Information on Recalls
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2004
Release # 05-049
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Eric Criss or Scott Wolfson (301) 504-7800 or (301) 504-7051
Government Website Now Provides Instantaneous Information on Recalls
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ever wonder where you can go to find breaking news about product recalls? Parents, consumers and reporters need to look no further than www.Recalls.gov A new feature on the Website called "Recent Recalls" allows everyone to view recall announcements the very moment they are made public by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or the U.S. Coast Guard. The "Recent Recalls" link is the only source on the Internet for up-to-the-minute information on all government recalls.
For example, consumers can go to Recalls.gov and find information about the following recalls which were recently announced:
225,000 York furnaces which pose a fire hazard.
700,000 Bowflex fitness machines which can break during use.
30,000 RMM Corp. pressure washers which can overheat and catch fire.
15,000 ready-to-eat meals by Kraft Foods Global which were mislabeled and contain a known allergen.
Dietary herbal supplements by Kingsway Trading which could pose a possible health risk.
Nearly one million visitors have used Recalls.gov as a "one-stop-shop" for recall announcements from the Federal government. The site also contains safety warnings and information on how to report a problem with a consumer product, cosmetic, motor vehicle, boat, food product or environmental product.
"With the holiday season in full swing, we are encouraged to see that many parents and consumers have logged on to www.Recalls.gov " said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. "Before purchasing or giving any gift, particularly one intended for a child, visit the site and check to make sure the item does not pose a hazard."
"By working with our federal, corporate and non-profit partners, we hope to serve the public more efficiently, while saving countless lives and preventing injuries," Stratton added.
