Health Topics - Consumer Product Safety

The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard

The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.

Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard

A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.

Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard

Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.

Consumer Health Information from the Food and Drug Administration

FDA Teams with Everyday Health to Expand Reach of Health Information

FDA expands its reach to millions of consumers through a new partnership with Everyday Health.

FDA to Examine the Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages

Concerns about the health and safety hazards posed by caffeinated alcoholic beverages have prompted FDA action.

FDA Unveils Safe Use Initiative to Reduce Harm From Medication Use

A new program aims to reduce unnecessary injuries from medication misuse, errors, and other problems.

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: October 2009

FDA has issued recent safety alerts on these medical products.

FDA, WebMD Expand Health Information Partnership

FDA and WebMD have expanded their unique partnership to provide increased access to FDAâ€™s consumer health information.

Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You

As Halloween approaches, FDA reminds consumers that non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm their vision.

The Word is Out on Unapproved H1N1 Products

FDA has stepped up its campaign to inform consumers ofâ€”and protect them againstâ€”potential harm associated with unapproved products claiming to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against the H1N1 flu virus.

Improper Use of Decorative Contact Lenses May Haunt You (video)

FDA reminds people, in time for Halloween, that non-prescription decorative contact lenses may harm their vision.

LASIK: Quality of Life Project, Warning Letters to Facilities

On October 15, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a study of the impact of LASIK on patients' quality of life, and issued warning letters to 17 LASIK surgery centers that release patients the same day as their surgery.

A New Online Guide to Hearing Aids

FDA launches a new Web site that focuses on hearing aids.