A baby monitor provides Illinois parents with peace of mind because they can attend to other things, while keeping track of their baby. However, a recent defective productrecall has shattered that illusion after two babies died, proving the monitors to be …
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Today, grocery and drug store shelves are stacked with different types of dietary supplements. However residents of, Chicago, Illinois, should be extra careful when buying such products, especially after a dietary supplement was recalled when it was discovered that it …
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The recent government shutdown had most Americans and many others around the world sitting on pins and needles. There was considerable speculation about which government agencies and how many residents, Chicago included, would be affected. The Consumer Products Safety Commission …
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In Cook County, Illinois, consumers always check if the product is safe before buying it. However, some products slip through the market and into the homes of the consumers. Some of the most common forms of product defects are found …
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Chicago consumers are very particular when buying items in stores and most of the time, they choose products from trusted brands. This is done to ensure the safety of their family from defective products that can cause harm, such as …
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Illinois car owners should be aware of the latest concern regarding consumer safety. Vehicle giant General Motors has decided to recall some older SUV models after reports that they can become fire hazards. Among the models included in the recall …
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Almost half a million tea service items were recently recalled by an Atlanta-based tea merchandiser following reports that a few hundred tumblers manufactured in China had shattered during use, thus causing a risk of and injury toed consumers. Teavana, the …
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According to Abbott Laboratories, a leading drug-manufacturing company, its mission is to improve the health of people worldwide. Unfortunately, big companies like Abbott are not exempt from challenges over credibility and consumer safety. Headquartered in a northern Chicago suburb, Abbott …
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The oral contraceptive market is a multi-billion dollar industry. Manufacturers always find innovative ways to develop drugs that are designed to control unwanted pregnancies. Unfortunately, some products may yield unwanted results. A defective product, especially those used for medical purposes, …
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Hip replacement products and the required accompanying surgery have become quite common among older adults who still want normal and active lifestyles. Unfortunately, a manufacturer of a popular prosthetic hip is in the middle of a legal battle because of …
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