Out of concern that the batteries might combust, Panasonic announced a recall of Japanese models of CF-W4G Let’s Note W4 laptop sold between April and May 2005.
Quality & Safety
GE Lethargic In Aiding Fiery Dishwasher Recall
By 8.30.06
Doug just wants his dishwasher to burn his house down. He adds an expletive before house in his letter, but this is a family blog, after all. The CPSC sent Doug a letter telling him to contact GE as he had a dishwasher affected by the recall. One case of the dishwasher catching on fire and causing minor property damage was reported, but GE didn’t seem to care much, submitting Doug to a byzantine maze of rotting phone trees and callous reps. It was only after Doug lied to the phone tree was he able to get traction on his issue.
2006 Jeep Cherokee Is The Best Car Ever… To Run Over Little Kids
By 8.28.06
It’s debatable, the best automobile in the world. So many contenders. Do you go for gas efficiency? Sleek looks? The powerful throbbing of its engine? Whether or not it can transform into a giant robot?
Please Copy 415 Serial Numbers To Complete Your Apple Battery Recall
By 8.25.06
Paul is the tech guy at an all-Mac private school and he’s more steaming than a self-immolating battery.
FDA Approves Over The Counter Plan B
By 8.25.06
Consumers everywhere can now put down their Siphilum divining rods, the Food and Drug Administration gave thumbs up for a next-day pregnancy prevention pill without prescription.
Dell Has Something Important to Tell The Consumerist About Blazing Batteries
By 8.24.06
Seems our lil ol blog has finally raised the ire of Dell. A day that will go down in history. John Q. Pope, acting as media relator for Dell, wants to correct a post of ours, “Dell Battery Recall May Not End Explosions.”
Dell Battery Recall May Not End Explosions
By 8.24.06
Even if you sent your Dell battery back before it could explode and tear off half your face, you still may not be in the clear. Some computer engineers are pointing out that computer architecture might have just as much to do with the exploding Dell laptop.
Study Reveals Poison Pill Among Hospital Prescriptions
By 7.25.06
A new study analyzing hospital prescriptions shows startling and potentially deadly trends.
IKEA: Like Design, Life is Cheap
By 7.20.06
It used to be that owning IKEA just meant enduring some Fight Club barbs. A new product recall threatens to take away your ability to even turn the catalogue pages (which you read just for the articles).
The News; Uniquely Toxic and Loving It
By 7.19.06
• Apparently, Florida is at a bit of a risk for grapefruit bruising. [CT] “State Farm to hike Florida rates 53%”
Remainders!
By 7.15.06
It’s the weekend, and time to party. Therefore, tonight’s dangling odds and ends are presented in scream format.
Blogobitchin’!
By 7.11.06
• Buying a wedding dress on Craiglist is cheap, but you also have to factor in the cost of removing the boob padding. [Another Fucking Wedding] “Wedding dress redux”
