Wal-Mart recalls more than 4 million Durabrand DVD players after reports of overheating, firesSeptember 1st, 2009 Wal-Mart expands recall of Durabrand DVD playersWASHINGTON — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expanding a recall of Durabrand DVD players to include more than 4 million devices after the company said it received seven reports of the products overheating, leading to fires and property damage.
Wal-Mart Stores Web site creates new program that lets outside retailers offer productsAugust 31st, 2009 Wal-Mart Stores Web site adds almost 1M new itemsBRISBANE, Calif. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Maytag issues recall for 46,000 more refrigerators that pose a fire hazardAugust 25th, 2009 Maytag recalls more refrigeratorsWASHINGTON — Maytag said Tuesday it is recalling about 46,000 refrigerators under the Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand names, due to a fire hazard. Because of an electrical failure in the device that turns on the compressor, the company said there is a chance of overheating that can lead to fire.
Product recalls this week include DVD players, ceiling fans, bicycle trailersAugust 21st, 2009 Recalls this week: DVD players and ceiling fansNEW YORK — DVD players that could catch fire, a child's bicycle trailer with a faulty wheel and a ceiling fan that could come crashing down on your head are among the recalled products this week. Those items were recalled along with a couple of food items including a Mexican-style soft cheese product that could be contaminated with Listeria and a wheat-free pancakes that might contain undeclared wheat, gluten, milk and egg.
Produce Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection remote switchesAugust 18th, 2009 Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection switchesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 9,800 Black & Decker thermal coffee makers, made in China and distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., because the coffee makers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. The company has received one report of a coffee maker melting.
Government investigating 2007-2008 Jeep Wranglers for potential engine firesAugust 17th, 2009 Govt looking at Jeep Wranglers for potential firesWASHINGTON — The government is investigating a potential fire risk in more than 200,000 Jeep Wranglers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation last week into 2007-2008 model year Wranglers with automatic transmissions.
Stocks open slightly higher after retail sales, weekly unemployment reports, Wal-Mart earningsAugust 13th, 2009 Stocks creep higher after jobs, retail dataNEW YORK — Stocks are pushing moderately higher after a better-than-expected earnings report from Wal-Mart helped to offset disappointing data on jobs and retail sales. Investors are hesitantly adding to Wednesday' big gains, which came after upbeat comments from the Federal Reserve.
Product recalls: gas grills, children's clogs, thermostats, elliptical cross trainersJuly 21st, 2009 Recalls: gas grills, children's clogs, thermostatsThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 113,000 Blue Ember gas grills in the U.S. and Canada. The gas grills, made in China and imported by Fiesta Gas Grills, of Dickson, Tenn., are recalled because the hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer safety commission recalls 4 million baby floats due to drowning riskJuly 2nd, 2009 Safety commission recalls 4 million baby floatsWASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Aqua-Leisure Industries would recall about 4 million floating baby pool toys that pose a drowning risk.
Wal-Mart taps staff attorney for top diversity positionJune 22nd, 2009 Wal-Mart names new diversity executiveBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Product recalls: cheeseJune 22nd, 2009 Product recallsThe following recalls have been announced:
— Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Mich., is recalling all lots of muenster, brick, queso quesadilla Michigan and farmers cheeses because they could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Product recalls: heat guns, air compressors, necklace and bracelet setsJune 17th, 2009 Heat guns, air compressors, jewelry recalledThe following recalls have been announced:
—About 300,000 heat guns, manufactured in China by Wagner Spray Tech Corp. of Minneapolis, because they could continue to heat up after being turned off.
Wal-Mart reports flat 1st-quarter profit, revenue hurt by stronger dollarMay 14th, 2009 Wal-Mart reports flat 1st-quarter profitLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
NY prosecutor ends investigation into Wal-Mart trampling death, creates pact with retailerMay 6th, 2009 Investigation of NY Wal-Mart trampling death endsMINEOLA, N.Y. — Wal-Mart will establish a fund for victims and implement improved safety measures as part of a deal with New York prosecutors to avoid criminal charges stemming from the death of a worker trampled by post-Thanksgiving bargain-hunters last year.
Product Recalls: women's chenille robesApril 24th, 2009 Product Recalls: women's chenille robesThe following recalls have been announced:
—About 162,000 full length women's chenille robes, made in Pakistan and sold by Blair LLC, because some robes present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. The company has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.
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