Expert Recall

Handling Your Product Recall
03-20-2010
Willie Bryant When it comes to managing a recall, there is no fool-proof solution that guarantees success in every situation. That said, there are best practices that should be followed when handling any recall situation. In a webinar for the Society Of Consumer Affairs Professionals (SOCAP) we recently shared the important information you need to know from government agencies when handling a product recall, including how to make sure you protect consumers and your brand, while complying with the rules enforced by regulators. Without a keen knowledge of the recall landscape outlined in this webinar, you risk putting your company in the crosshairs of regulatory scrutiny and public criticism.

High Chairs – The Newest Children’s Product Recall
03-18-2010
Mike Rozembajgier First there were crib recalls. Then it was stroller recalls and concern about baby slings used to transport and carry infants. Now the latest infant product recall to hit the news involves 1.2 million Graco high chairs – the product parents and caregivers use to keep their children safe while they eat.

Toyota Sparks Recalls across the Industry
03-17-2010
Mike Rozembajgier It usually takes a recall of immense proportions for the whole world to take notice. And when a recall of that magnitude does occur, it draws attention to the company’s crisis management, government regulatory policies and the industry’s overall recall preparedness. Right now, Toyota is at the center of such a recall.

Upcoming Event: Society Of Consumer Affairs Professionals (SOCAP) Webinar – Handling Your Product Recall
03-16-2010
David Schmeltzer Are you ready for your next potential product recall? ExpertRECALL™ is sponsoring a webinar for the Society Of Consumer Affairs Professionals (SOCAP). The webinar, titled Handling Your Product Recall, will discuss the important information do you need to know from government agencies when handling a product recall. ExpertRECALL consultants Willie Bryant, Jr. and Dave Schmeltzer will provide their insights on FDA and CPSC product recalls, respectively. Association members and non-members can sign up for the webinar.

Warning Labels on Hot Dogs?
03-15-2010
Brian Giannini It seems that every day some special interest group is pointing to a product that has been around for years and suddenly claiming that it is dangerous. Some are even calling for new regulations to govern ordinary and obvious hazards that all of us have been familiar with since childhood. And more regulations will surely generate more recalls. You may get hit, even if your products have been around for decades and have never been involved in any kind of recall.