Some products are found to be dangerous long after they’ve been put on sale to the public. The risks can range from minor to deadly, and product recalls can often come too late.
Dry shampoo is convenient when you’re on the go, but one popular brand is being recalled for potentially massive health risks. Tap or click here for everything you need to know.
We know that UV rays from the sun can cause your skin cells to mutate into something awful: cancer. That’s why we use sunscreen. But what about those UV nail polish dryers? Can similar radiation from man-made lamps do the same?
Gel manicures are stylish and long-lasting, but you may want to think twice before getting one. Recent findings courtesy of the University of California San Diego suggests that using UV nail polish dryers may be just as damaging as exposure to the sun, especially when used too often.
One of the study’s authors read an article about a beauty pageant contestant who was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer, which prompted his team to look into UV nail polish dryers.
Can these devices really damage your DNA? The answer, shockingly, is yes, according to the study. The team has attached a disclaimer to their research, however, stating that long-term epidemiological studies will be required before this hypothesis can be called conclusive.
At any rate, researchers believe that these machines objectively have an impact on healthy human skin cells.
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The study showed that UV dryers produce UV rays between 340 and 395 nm in wavelength. Researchers found that prolonged exposure, around three times the length of one average drying session, caused upwards of 70% of the cell specimens to die.
The ones that survived weren’t exactly unaffected, suffering damage to their mitochondria and DNA. Effectively, they were mutated into what could eventually develop into cancer precursors.
When a manufacturer releases a product to the public, they’re responsible for any defects or overlooked issues. These could be minor, causing an inconvenience, or dangerous to consumer health and safety. The problem could affect a few thousand units or millions.
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Most of the recalls that we cover here deal with defective vehicles. In fact, we just posted a massive recall list of cars earlier this week. Tap or click here to find out if yours made the list.
But sometimes food or personal products put your health in jeopardy. That leads us to ask, how safe do you think it is to use dry shampoo? Most Americans don’t think twice when using this seemingly-harmless product. That may have just changed.
Ensuring your vehicle is in the best condition is critical. Regular maintenance keeps the internal components working smoothly, while a mechanic can replace parts that wear down over time. But that’s not always the case.
Product recalls aren’t just inconvenient. Failing to rid yourself of a faulty device may be extremely dangerous. Tap or click here for a list of recently recalled products every consumer should know.
Fortunately, the most reputable companies behind our favorite products are often highly forthcoming regarding newly-detected perils plaguing consumers.
Everybody loves to get a little bit extra value for money. But that seldom extends to foreign objects found in consumer goods. The worst kind of freebie is bacteria, hitching a ride from the distribution plant straight into your home.
Products get recalled all the time, but some recalled items are more dangerous than others. Tap or click here for three gadgets that got recalled due to a burn risk. Unfortunately, a new recall involves baby loungers that resulted in the deaths of eight infants.
Whenever a recall is issued for a product, you know that the problem is severe. Not only does it cost the company money, but it also damages its reputation. Whatever the issue is, you should always react as quickly as possible. Tap or click to see why almost 2 million dehumidifiers were recently recalled.
When a dangerous or defective product is put on the market, a recall is usually issued to remove it. This can be done voluntarily by the manufacturer or seller, or it can be mandated by a government agency such as the FDA, CPSC and FSIS.
Online shopping has seen a dramatic rise during the pandemic. People took to the internet to get what they need, especially when brick and mortar shops were closed and essentials were harder to come by.
Buying groceries online has never been easier, as you have many choices of vendors and a seemingly limitless selection of food. Tap or click here for help on narrowing down your choices and how to safely handle food deliveries.
When a manufacturer releases a defective product, it can volunteer to recall it. If the risk is great enough, the government will step in and enforce it. Either way, the consumer may not know about the recall until sometime later.
We’re always warning you about product recalls. That’s because some of the recalled items are extremely dangerous and if you have any in your home you need to stop using them ASAP.
Of course, some recalled items are more serious than others. Tap or click here to see a recent list of dangerous recalled products. The latest recall falls into the “serious” category.
Products are being recalled all the time that could be putting you at risk if you happen to have them in your home. That’s why it’s extremely important to keep your eyes on the recall lists.
It’s been a couple of weeks since we shared the latest round of recalls with you. Tap or click here to see if you have any of the dangerous items on that recall list.
Expecting safety when you buy something is a reasonable request. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
No matter if it’s a choking hazard, an E. coli scare or simply a part in your car that could cause a problem down the road, recalls are made all the time. Products aren’t always perfect when they leave the warehouse, and some pose dangerous threats. Tap or click here to find about a couple of recent recalls that are fire hazards.
Apple has started a voluntary recall involving batteries in certain MacBook Pro models that could overheat and pose a fire risk. If your battery is included, Apple is offering a free battery replacement. Since the initial recall, there have been reports of injuries and property damage.
Product recalls are nothing new. Many times something minor has gone wrong and the manufacturer has a simple fix. However, this latest recall is actually really dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said consumers should immediately stop using the product because it’s a serious fire hazard. Read this article and we’ll tell you what the problem is and what you need to do now.
Keeping up with all the product recalls that can affect you and your family is an involved but necessary chore. Ignoring recalls can put you and your whole family’s health at immediate risk, especially with recalls involving food and other agricultural products.
