I got an email yesterday from someone at consumerwatch.com asking if we could include their website as a link from our website. I checked out their website and was, quite frankly, surprised that I had not come across it before.
I did add them to our website as a link but I decided to do one better and use this blog to let my readers know of their existence as well.
Who are they and what do they do? I’ll let them speak for themselves:
ConsumerWatch.com is a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about thousands of products currently on the market or previously available worldwide. The Web site is dedicated to keeping the public informed about product recalls, manufacturer defects, and safety concerns associated with products ranging from household appliances, lawn equipment, and vehicles, to children’s toys and food.
The resources available on ConsumerWatch.com are provided to offer visitors free and trustworthy information to protect consumer safety. The Web site is continually updated with current recalls, defective product information, and consumer alerts to keep visitors informed and educated.
ConsumerWatch.com closely follows updates released by the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC), an independent government agency that protects Americans from harmful products that could cause serious injury or death. The CPSC creates certain product safety standards that in some cases are not upheld by manufacturers. ConsumerWatch.com is committed to informing the public when safety guidelines have been compromised to ensure the information is available to consumers.
Recall Information
The Recall section of ConsumerWatch.com is a source for recent news concerning product recalls that pose a safety hazard to consumers. By providing visitors with recall information in an easy-to-read and comprehensive format, safety issues can be communicated more easily to protect consumers and help prevent injury.
Consumer Alerts
The Consumer Alerts section of ConsumerWatch.com is updated regularly with the latest information concerning product news, safety concerns, legal settlements, and other alerts for visitors to stay safe and up-to-date with current news topics.
Product Pages
ConsumerWatch.com contains information and specific product information for recalled and potentially dangerous products in many categories, including:
Go to www.consumerwatch.com and spend a little time looking around. There’s several hours worth of browsing there!
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