Chinese drywall victims might finally get some answers this week. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) is expected to release the results of initial testing on Chinese and domestically produced drywall any day now. An additional two reports should be ready next month.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the CPSC has received over 1,700 complaints regarding Chinese drywall from homeowners across the country. Gases emitted from Chinese drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. People living with Chinese drywall have also suffered eye, respiratory and sinus problems that may be linked to the gases. (more…)

A building inspections expert claims Chinese drywall is infested with bacteria, fungus and even fecal matter. According to a report on the Broward-Palm Beach New Times Web site, Spiderman S. Mulholland, owner of U.S. Building Consultants Inc. in Gainesville, Florida, says such contaminants are likely causing health problems for people living in homes built with the defective Chinese drywall.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has received over 1,700 complaints regarding Chinese drywall from homeowners across the country. Gases emitted from Chinese drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. People living with Chinese drywall have also suffered eye, respiratory and sinus problems that may be linked to the gases. (more…)

A top U.S. regulator has called on the Chinese to do “what is fair and just” in its response to the crisis over Chinese drywall. According to The Wall Street Journal, the head of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) made the appeal while attending the U.S.-China product safety summit that was held in Beijing beginning Thursday.

The CPSC has received over 1,700 complaints regarding Chinese drywall from homeowners across the country. Gases emitted from Chinese drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. People living with Chinese drywall have also suffered eye, respiratory and sinus problems that may be linked to the gases. (more…)

A plan to help Chinese drywall homeowners in Louisiana is a step closer to becoming a reality, but it could be some time before funds start flowing to drywall victims. While the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) approved a $5 million compensation program mandated by the Louisiana legislature, it will not be launched until federal officials agree to spend funds allocated for hurricane recovery on the Chinese drywall program.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has received over 1,500 complaints regarding Chinese drywall from homeowners across the country. According to the Commission’s Web site, 249 such complaints have come from homeowners in Louisiana, making it the second hardest hit state after Florida. Gases emitted from Chinese drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. People living with Chinese drywall have also suffered eye, respiratory and sinus problems that may be linked to the gases. (more…)

About 145 Rotating Sports-Themed Table Lamps have been recalled by Wincraft Inc. due to fire, burn, and shock hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. Wincraft Inc. is located in Winona, Minnesota.

Although no injuries or incidents have been reported, an electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers, the CPSC warned. (more…)

Florida’s largest insurer says it has received at least two dozen claims over damage caused by defective Chinese drywall. However, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has not paid on any claims, and says it is unclear whether Chinese drywall damage will be covered by its policies.

According to HeraldTribune.com, an executive with Citizens said that because of the scope and complexity of the Chinese drywall problem, its attitude is that “as a state and as a nation is that we need to figure out what the cure is for this malady.” (more…)

About 1,120 cartons of Del Monte cantaloupe is being recalled over concerns of Salmonella contamination. Mercury News announced that Raley’s grocers are recalling the potentially contaminated cantaloupe that was sold in Northern California and Nevada. The recall was initiated after routine testing detected the Salmonella pathogen in the Del Monte cantaloupe, Mercury News said, citing the California Department of Public Health.

Mercury News reported that the recalled cantaloupe was sold throughout the San Francisco Bay Area at Raley’s and at Raley’s subsidiaries: Nob Hill Foods and Food Source. The cantaloupes were purchased between October 5 and October 16; consumers can exchange the recalled cantaloupe for full refund, said Mercury News. (more…)

About 65,000 Diving Air Hoses for Dry Suits have been recalled by SI Tech AB, of Brastad, Sweden, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The suits’ hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict airflow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

To date, SI Tech has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one that was involved in the death of a diver in Los Angeles, California. (more…)

Raynor Marketing has recalled About 150,000 Quantum Realspace PRO™ 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chairs and Multifunction Mesh Chairs with Headrests due to fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. Raynor Marketing Limited is located in West Hempstead, New York.

The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled Quantum Realspace PRO™ 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chair and Multifunction Mesh Chair with Headrest can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers. To date, Raynor has received reports of 33 seatback detachments and 14 injuries involving bumps and bruises. (more…)

Chinese drywall will be a major topic of discussion at the U.S.-China product safety summit set to begin in Beijing tomorrow. But according to a report on News-Press.com, one U.S. Senator says he does not expect much to result from the talks.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has received over 1,500 complaints regarding Chinese drywall from homeowners across the country. Gases emitted from Chinese drywall are being blamed for significant property damage, including damage to HVAC systems, smoke detectors, electrical wiring, metal plumbing components, and other household appliances. These gases also produce a sulfurous odor that permeates homes, and cause metals, including air conditioning coils and even jewelry, to corrode. People living with Chinese drywall have also suffered eye, respiratory and sinus problems that may be linked to the gases. (more…)