Here are some answers to your questions about what members of Congress are saying regarding the new lead law posing a threat for resale and thrift stores. Click here to see my interview with Congressman Charlie Melancon.
Archive for January, 2009
Congressman Melancon Defends New Lead Law
January 23, 2009
Resale and Thrift Stores Say New Law Might Shut Them Down
January 21, 2009
SEE STORY HERE – (WDSU 5 p.m. Newscast)
There is some confusing information online and in the media regarding the Children’s Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) set to go into effect February 10. You might find news stories titled “Thrift Stores Breathe a Sigh of Relief” or something to that effect; however, I’ll explain the [...]
PEANUT BUTTER RECALLS
January 21, 2009
Health officials say the number of people sickened in a national salmonella outbreak involving peanut butter has grown to 485. The illnesses have been reported in 43 states and Canada, and may have contributed to the deaths of six people. Click here for recent recalls.
About Those Lawsuits… for my moldy-washer friends
January 16, 2009
OK, moldy washer owners… due to several of you writing in admiting your smelly problems after our story aired, I spoke to New York attorney Oren Giskan. His firm Giskan, Solotaroff, Anderson & Stewart filed a class action lawsuit against LG Electronics in November 2007 on behalf of all LG front-loading washing moldy machine owners. He [...]
Moldy Washers
January 13, 2009
For better energy and water efficiency consumers are purchasing front-load washing machines, but beware of the mold! If you google you will find all kind of complaints. Lawsuits are now surrounding LG and Whirlpool over the moldy problems.
Consumer Reports tests washers around $400.
How to prevent mold in your front-load washer
Care to share your mold experience? [...]
Matt Davis’ Vegas Update..
January 12, 2009
Hi Melanie! The CES show continues to be a success for us at Ace Bayou. Although some other exhibitors have said that attendance has been low at their booths, we’ve noticed no such thing. Our vibrating sound stage just keeps bringing new people by, and our staff has by this point gotten pretty good at [...]
Vegas Baby! Locals Represent at Major Trade Show
January 8, 2009
It’s called the world’s largest consumer tech trade show…
Polaroid is unveiling a digital camera that produces prints right
on the spot.
Toyota Motor Corp. is rolling out an emergency feature to get help if you crash or call an operator for information (marking the first major competition for General Motors’ OnStar service).
And LG Electronics Inc. is introducing a wristwatch [...]
