The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Miracle Recreation tire swings due to a fall hazard.The hanger clamp on the playground swings, made by Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. of Monett, Mo., can detach, a CPSC statement...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Nordstrom girls' sandals due to a choking hazard.The sandals, made by Meyeworld of Hicksville, N.Y., include flower embellishments that can detach and choke a child, a CPSCt...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Jardine cribs due to a strangulation and entrapment hazard.About 320,000 of the cribs made by Jardine Enterprises of Taipei, Taiwan, and found at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys R...
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According to U.S. Consumer Reports Magazine, around 37,000 2005-2006 LR3 and Range Rover Sport's are being recalled for driver-side air bag circuitry, which might become lose and cause the air-bag to fail in the event of a crash. If the circuitry does become lose the SRS light will stay on as a warning. The recall goes into effect in late July and dealers are currently prepping to fix the fault. N
Jardine announced the recall today of 320,000 Berkley, Hilton, Positano, Spindle, and Windsor (certain model numbers only) cribs sold through Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us because of entrapment hazards from broken slats and spindles. The company has 42 reports of breakage, 4 entrapments and 2 injuries. Customers can return the crib to Jardine for a voucher for a new crib from Toys"R"Us or Babies"R"U
On June 12, 2008 Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, IL recalled approximately 9,700 hammer drills. The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to operators. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled hammer drill is blue with “BOSCH” printed on the side. The model [...]
BATCHES of baby formula are being recalled in that a precautionary measure abutting reports of ” lumps ” influence the powder.
The manufacturers of the popular SMA eponym are advocacy parents not to worth wares from two batches of its Progress Go after - on formula.
The recall affects alone customers who obtain bought [...]
On June 12, 2008 Sauna By Airwall Inc., of Bellflower, California recalled approximately 225 infra-red sauna rooms. The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers. Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. [...]
Chrysler is recalling 6,692 Dodge Journey crossover vehicles equipped with its 3.5L V6 engine due to a wiring harness problem that could potentially result in an engine fire. NHTSA says the issue can occur when the wiring harness becomes dislodged and makes contact with the transaxle mount. Effected vehicles need to be checked out at your local Dodge dealer where the wiring harness will be insp
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Sara Lynn Togs infant and toddler shortalls due to a choking hazard.Buttons on the shortalls -- overalls with short pant legs -- can detach, posing a risk to young children, CPSC...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds due to a falling hazard.The merry-go-rounds made by Pacific Cycle Inc. of Madison, Wis., were sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores from...
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Poor Hulkster. His ex-wife is dating a 19-year-old schoolmate of his children. The Hulkster traded in for a younger model, too – his daughter’s 33-year-old friend.
Now his Hulk Hogan’s Ultimate Grill has been recalled for catching on fire.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Backyard Leisure swing sets due to a falling hazard.The hangers holding chains for the gliders on the Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets can break, causing...
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Amy Friedrich is all set to be recalled and he is set to play in the German defense. Per Mertsacker and Metzelder impressed along with Lahm in German defence over their 2-0 win over Poland but Marcell Jansen was not so impressive. So he is to be repalaced by Friedrich who was a first team player for the national team during the Euro 2004 and also in the World cup.
On June 10, 2008 Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C. recalled approximately 7,500 pendant light fixtures. A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure anyone nearby. Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two people [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Bassettbaby cribs due risk of entrapment.The spacing between the upright wooden spindles on the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs, imported by Bassettbaby of Bassett, ...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Mini Chef toy kitchens due to choking and tip-over hazards.The toy kitchens, made in Thailand by eStyle Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., include pegs that support the oven and...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Simmons Kids crib mattresses due to risk of entrapment.About 20,000 of the mattresses, made by Simmons Kids, a division of Simmons Manufacturing Co. of Atlanta, Ga., were sold...
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Attention ALL BALLERS!! There has been a widespread recall on Bentley’s of all makes and models. Whether you’re whipping a CONTINENTAL GT or FLYING SPUR you run the...
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Ferrari has announced a US recall of MY 2005 – 2007 612 Scaglietti vehicles equipped with F1 gearbox. Altogether, 366 of the vehicles are being recalled to replace a faulty clutch sensor in the transmission as well as a related cable holder and magnet that might cause problem in gear shifting or even complete inoperation. Only model year 2005-2007 612s are affected. Recall Summary Make /
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Daiso children's jewelry due a risk of lead exposure.The jewelry, imported by Daiso Seattle LLC of Lynnwood, Wash., could be toxic if ingested, the CPSC said in a statement.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of two lots of Calcilo-brand low-calcium-vitamin D-free infant formula with iron power.Abbott Laboratories' nutrition division in Columbus, Ohio, said it was voluntarily recalling the Calcilo ...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of QuinCrafts children's jewelry due to risk of lead exposure. The clasps on the jewelry included in the Makit and Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets contain toxic levels of ...
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On May 28, 2008 Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., of Lakeville, MN recalled approximately 22,000 IntelliSwitch fireplace wall controls manufactured by Nortech Systems Inc., of Wayzata, MN. Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Kids Station Little Tikes cell phones due to a choking hazard.The hinge cover on the Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat toy phones can detach and choke a small child, a CPSC statement ...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Tinker Bell Wands, due to excessive lead paint.The toy wands, imported from China by Hoop Retail Stores LLC of Secaucus, N.J., include paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags, due to excessive lead paint.The sleeping bags, made in China and imported by Hoop Retail Stores LLC of Secaucus, N.J., include painted...
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Hazard: A software problem with the cell phones causes audio problems with 911 calls. When a call is connected to 911, the operator may not hear the caller or the caller may not hear the 911 operator. Incidents/Injuries: Cricket has received two reports of the audio not working properly when a consumer placed a call to 911. No injuries were reported. Description: This recall involves the “Cric
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Tumble Tower Infant Rattles due to a choking hazard.The rattles, made by Manhattan Group LLC of Minneapolis, have blue plastic end-caps that can break into small pieces, which...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Squeeze Kids girls' corduroy jackets due to potential strangulation hazard.No injuries have been reported, but the drawstrings could strangle a child, a CPSC statement said...
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On May 15,2008 approximately 280,000 FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms were recalled by Maple Chase Company, of Plain City, Ohio. The recalled alarms can sound a “double chirp”/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the [...]
On April 1, 2008 Serenity Spa Hot Tubs recalled approximately 1,670 electronic spa controls manufactured by Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada because the hot tub’s spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Gecko Alliance has received 28 reports of the spa control overheating, including one incident of damage to the spa equipment.
This recall [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers
Units: About 5,000
Manufacturer: Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif.
Hazard: The bottle and [...]
Gourmet Boutique has recalled nearly 300,000 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry after regulators found it might be contaminated with potentially fatal listeria germs.
The nationwide recall includes a variety of foods ranging from nine-ounce packages of Gourmet Boutique Wrapanini Meatball Parmigiana to seven-pound containers of Gourmet Boutique Fruit and Nut Honey Chicken Salad Kit. Chicken, turkey, beef and pork are all being recalled.
Listeria can cause listeriosis, whose symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea.
These cheap little lapel pins must have a lot of lead in them, that’s all I can say. “Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects,” is what it says in the recall press release. Well, sure I could have figured that out, but what are we talking about, [...]
CPSP: "The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit with white collar and cuffs, and
On April 3, 2008 Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P., of Houston, Texas voluntarily recalled approximately 1,000 package gas-electric heating and cooling units. The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves Goodman single package gas-electric heating and cooling units with [...]
Malt-O-Meal suspected in illnesses in 14 states At least 23 people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis that was caused by the same strain of Salmonella that was found in the recently recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced by Malt-O-Meal, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The recalled products were distributed nationally under the Malt-O-Meal brand name as well as under private label brands including Acme, America's Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw's, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality.The cereals have "Best If Used By" dates from April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") through March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809").Consumers should throw out any product in their homes from these recalled lots. Gr
News Flash - toys that are made cheaply may fall apart and pose choking hazard, or may contain lead (get this) because they are made - cheaply. That’s right folks. If you are buying toys at a discount store or dollar store (maybe a cute little impulse buy for the kid, niece, cousin, [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 300,000 Cuddly Cousins-brand insect toys due to a safety hazard.The CPSC said the Chinese-made toys, imported by Greenbrier International Inc. of Chesapeake, Va., contain small...Tech Tags: children's newswatch children's news kids news children kids youth Cuddly Cousins toy recalls toys recalls
On February 20, 2008, Aloha Housewares Inc., of Arlington, Texas recalled approximately 152,000 portable electric heaters. The heaters were recalled because they can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard. Aloha Housewares has received 29 reports of the heaters melting, smoking or catching fire, including 18 reports of property damage. One consumer reported [...]
On February 20, 2008, Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. recalled approximately 25,000 “Louisville/Davidson” and “Michigan” Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders. The extension ladders were recalled because the extension or “fly” section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and [...]
On March 19, 2008, Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C. recalled approximately 1,000 outdoor ceiling light fixtures. The light fixtures were recalled because a weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. [...]
This from the New York Times:The Department of Agriculture on Thursday released a list of all school districts nationwide that received beef included in last month’s recall of 143 million pounds of meat from a California slaughterhouse. The 226-page document, which the agency released under pressure from lawmakers, includes a list of so-called “school food authorities” — the rough equivalent of school districts — that received the recalled beef.The Department of Agriculture issued the largest beef recall in United States history last month after the Humane Society of the United States released undercover video showing workers at Hallmark/Westland Meat Company in Chino, Calif., forcing sick cows onto a slaughterhouse kill floor by using forklifts, electric prods and high-pressure
Triumph Street Triples recalled for shock absorber problemmotorcyclenews.com, UK - Mar 25, 2008All authorized Triumph dealers have been briefed of the recall.” The recall has also been published on the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) ...
People should throw away cantaloupes from a Honduran manufacturer believed to be linked to a salmonella outbreak, the government said Saturday. The Food and Drug Administration issued the alert for the melons from Agropecuaria Montelibano. Grocers are advised to remove from their stock any cantaloupes from this company. People should check with stores to see whether recently purchased cantaloupes came from Honduras. Fifty people have become sickened in 16 states and nine have become ill in Canada after eating the cantaloupes. No deaths have been reported, although 14 people have been hospitalized, the FDA said. The government also is seeking to detain all cantaloupes shipped to the United States by Agropecuaria Montelibano. The FDA said it was taking this step while it investigates the
The England manager, Fabio Capello has named David Beckham in a provisional 30-man squad to play France in Paris on 26th March.
Capello made it clear, when he left Beckham out of his first squad to face Switzerland, that the door was not shut on David Beckham’s career; and with this recall it looks likely that [...]
The England manager, Fabio Capello has named David Beckham in a provisional 30-man squad to play France in Paris on 26th March.
Capello made it clear, when he left Beckham out of his first squad to face Switzerland, that the door was not shut on David Beckham’s career; and with this recall it looks likely that [...]
In the UK over 300,000 magnet toys are being recalled because there are fears that children could possible swallow them, the toys have magnets attached to them which could be dangerous.
Mega Brands the Canadian firm have said that around 2.4 million of the Chinese-made action figures had been withdrawn from sale worldwide and the production [...]
Here's an update in regards to our previous posting of Dog treats recalled over salmonella.Please help spread the word to all of your fellow Labrador Retriever owners.Technorati Tags: all about labradors labrador retrievers labradors dog treat recall dog treats dogs pets
Recalling the “Jabidah massacre” that ignited four decades of conflict in Mindanao, a handful of Cebuanos showed support for some 100 young advocates who passed by Cebu in the third day of a peace caravan across the country from Mindanao to Corregidor island next week.
The peace advocates intend to unveil a marker and perform a [...]
A brand of dog treat is being recalled because it may contain salmonella bacteria, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned Thursday. The Roll Over Pork Tenders Premium Dog Treats pose of risk of salmonella infection to people handling the treats or in...Technorati Tags: all about labradors labrador retrievers labradors dog treat recall dog treats dogs petsCategories: Alert_ Labrador/DogNews_
At least 10,000 food distributors sold recalled meat that came from the Hallmark slaughterhouse in Chino, California, and it could still be on store shelves. But Richard Raymond, USDA undersecretary for food safety, told an astonished House Appropriations Committee panel that which retailers were sent the meant is “proprietary” information that would not be released.
Trade groups like the American Meat Institute, Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association argued that naming names would “confuse” people. The Bush Administration also opposes publicizing retailers’ names in meat recalls.
Shield laws have often protected meat industry profits at the price of public health, including during mad cow scares. Shield laws protected the identities of Texas and
At least 10,000 food distributors sold recalled meat that came from the Hallmark slaughterhouse in Chino, California, and it could still be on store shelves. But Richard Raymond, USDA undersecretary for food safety, told an astonished House Appropriations Committee panel that which retailers were sent the meant is “proprietary” information that would not be released.
Trade groups like the American Meat Institute, Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association argued that naming names would “confuse” people. The Bush Administration also opposes publicizing retailers’ names in meat recalls.
Shield laws have often protected meat industry profits at the price of public health, including during mad cow scares. Shield laws protected the identities of Texas and
Majestic, Essex, Brighton/Sussex, Captiva CribsAbout 24,000 cribs imported and distributed by Munire Furniture Inc. are being recalled because of a fall hazard. The cribs were sold under several brand names, including Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs.The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.The cribs are wooden. The recalled cribs include: Majestic Curved Top cribs with model number 9500; Majestic Flat Top cribs with model number 9000; Essex cribs with model number
Quaker Oats has recalled some of its popular Aunt Jemima pancake mixes because of the risk of salmonella. The recall includes 1,000 cases in 17 states.
So far, no illnesses have been linked to the recall.
Three varieties Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mix are affected: Original, Original Complete and Buttermilk Complete.
I recently discovered a fantastic non-profit group called Parents for Ethical Marketing. According to their website, PEM is...” is a new grassroots organization of parents and others concerned about corporate marketing practices directed at young children." They have some sobering statistics about the media and raising kids on their homepage, and they have an exciting opportunity for parents to give their feedback to companies who make, sell and market products to our children. Apparently, PEM was contacted by a representative from Vision Conscious Brands, which represents corporations who are interested in having a positive social impact. They want to hear from parents about product safety, toy recalls, and other environmental, social and economic issues we are concerned about. To r
I recently discovered a fantastic non-profit group called Parents for Ethical Marketing. According to their website, PEM is...” is a new grassroots organization of parents and others concerned about corporate marketing practices directed at young children." They have some sobering statistics about the media and raising kids on their homepage, and they have an exciting opportunity for parents to give their feedback to companies who make, sell and market products to our children. Apparently, PEM was contacted by a representative from Vision Conscious Brands, which represents corporations who are interested in having a positive social impact. They want to hear from parents about product safety, toy recalls, and other environmental, social and economic issues we are concerned about. To r
On February 11, 2008, GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky., voluntarily recalled approximately 2,100 GE gas clothes dryers. The dryers were recalled because a short circuit in the dryer’s wiring poses a shock hazard to consumers with ungrounded dryers.
The recalled gas dryers are 42 inches tall (back with backsplash) and 27 inches wide, [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles
Units: About 64,000
Manufacturer: Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.
Hazard: The wires under [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Spiderman® Water Bottles
Units: About 6,600
Manufacturer: Fast Forward LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Screws under the bottle’s [...]
We all know that presents from Vicky's help us get a little kinky in bed, but we've never been the type to be into choking fetishes. Supposedly, Victoria's Secret Stuffer Bears are being recalled for potential choking hazards to young children. Yet another reason to keep Mommy and Daddy's "toys" in a safe place.
It has been reported that Starbucks Fusion Coffee Mugs have been recalled this is because the plastic handle can detach from the body of the mug when filled with hot liquids, posing a minor burn hazard to consumers.
This recall involves two styles of Starbucks 14-ounce Fusion Coffee Mugs. The mugs are white and have a black plastic handle, and a stainless steel base. The cups have "Starbucks Coffee" printed on a black stamp or a brown original Starbucks logo stamp.
And no surprise here they are made in China.
If you have these mugs it is said that you should immediately stop using them and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a free beverage as an incentive to return the recalled mugs.
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Le Gourmet Connection Jack Cheese sold in holiday gift basketsIf you’re not careful, Santa might bring you a bad case of food poisoning in your food gift basket this year.Le Gourmet Connection, based in Tennessee, has recalled its Jack Cheese, Lot. No. 539, sold in 10-ounce blocks between August 28 and November 19. The cheese may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that may cause fatal infections in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.Seven- and 15-ounce, and five-pound blocks from the same lot were used in holiday gift baskets sold in 48 states, but so far no advisory has been made for those products.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/cheese_recall.html~Sandy G.
Nissan is recalling nearly 700,000 Altima and Sentra passenger cars to fix problems with a sensor that could lead to engine stalling.
A spokesperson for the Nissan Motor Company says there have been no reports of crashes or injuries tied to the issue.
However, the problem could cause the engine to stop running with no warning while the car is being driven at low speeds.
The company says owners should take their cars to dealers to reprogram the electronic control module.
More than 650,000 of the recalled vehicles are in the United States, with the remainder in Mexico and Canada.
The Japanese car maker says the recall affects Altima and Sentra cars from the 2002 and the 2005 to 2006 model years.
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Around 45,000 of their decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets after it was found the bracelets contain high levels of lead. The bracelets were sold at various dollar stores, liquidators and schools as part of fundraising.They cost between $1 and $12 and were on sale between September 2003 through April 2007. The bracelets in question are stretchable, with silver-coloured square links and aqua coloured beads. On the packaging, the number SKU#5384706813 is printed.Cherrydale Fundraising and the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission are advising consumers to stop using the recalled bracelets and take them from young children.For a full refund just return the goods to the store where you purchased them from or contact the firm on (800) 333-2565 between 8am to 4.30 pm.
Sailing (U.S.) International Corp in conjunction with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of their Flashing Pacifiers and there is a risk of choking. Consumers have been asked to stop using the product immediately. The reason why 8,000 of the flashing pacifiers have been recalled is the fact that the nipple can become detached from its base; this can cause a choking hazard for young children. As of yet there are no reports on any injury, and as you would expect has been manufactured in China.
Sailing (U.S.) International Corp in conjunction with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of their Flashing Pacifiers and there is a risk of choking. Consumers have been asked to stop using the product immediately.
The reason why 8,000 of the flashing pacifiers have been recalled is the fact that the nipple can become detached from its base; this can cause a choking hazard for young children. As of yet there are no reports on any injury, and as you would expect has been manufactured in China.
For more information visit www.cpsc.gov
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Cherrydale Fundraising have today recalled around 45,000 of their decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets after it was found the bracelets contain high levels of lead. The bracelets were sold at various dollar stores, liquidators and schools as part of fundraising.
They cost between $1 and $12 and were on sale between September 2003 through April 2007. The bracelets in question are stretchable, with silver-coloured square links and aqua coloured beads. On the packaging, the number SKU#5384706813 is printed.
Cherrydale Fundraising and the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission are advising consumers to stop using the recalled bracelets and take them from young children.
For a full refund just return the goods to the store where you purchased them from or contact the firm on (800) 333-2565 between 8am to 4.30 pm (Mon-Fri)
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Recently there was yet another toy recall. Curious George dolls were found to contain 10 times the legal maximum amount of lead. News is George did not take the news well from the Man in the Yellow Hat.Cartoon published November 15, 2007"24 Hours" (page 6)http://toronto.24hrs.ca/pdf/cover.pdfcirculation: 354,000(c)2007 Johnny Ancich .
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Coby and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have just recalled 12,000 portable DVD players. The affected models include the TF-DVD170 and the TF-DVD176, they are at risk of overheating and causing a fire. Both models are portable DVD players and ranged in price from $140 to $170.
Currently there has been three reports of overheating, [...]
Consumers in other states should also be cautiousConsumers purchasing frozen hamburger patties need to remain vigilant so that they don’t purchase E. coli-tainted meat that should have been removed from stores weeks ago.New Jersey officials say they continue to find the recalled product on sale around the state and it may well be for sale in other states as well.New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram is advising state Attorneys General throughout the country to increase inspections of retail stores for recalled frozen hamburgers after her Division of Consumer Affairs and Department of Health and Senior Services investigators continue to find these products for sale in New Jersey.Division of Consumer Affairs investigators, working in conjunction with state, county and municipal health inspectors, have found that Topps Meat Company frozen hamburgers recalled for potential E.coli contamination were still on sale in 12 retailers in northern and southern New Jersey this month, despite t
E. coli contamination possibleTotino’s and Jeno’s – divisions of food giant General Mills - have announced a voluntary recall of frozen pizzas with pepperoni toppings because of possible contamination of the pepperoni topping with E. coli.The recall affects about 414,000 cases of pizza products currently in stores and all similar pizza products in consumers’ freezers.It includes eight SKUs (stock keeping units or UPC codes) of Totino’s brand frozen pizza and three SKUs of Jeno’s brand frozen pizza with pepperoni topping, or incorporating pepperoni in combination with other toppings.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/ecoli_pizza.html~Sandy G.
Robitussin, Dimetapp caps may not give proper dosageSome children’s cough medicine is being recalled, not because of what’s in the bottle, but because of what’s on top of the bottle.Wyeth Pharmaceutical is recalling the products because the bottle caps, used to measure dosage, don’t accurately mark the half-teaspoon level recommended for children ages 2 to 5.Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, a division of Wyeth, announced a voluntary recall and replacement program for all U.S. retail outlets that sell several Robitussin products and Children’s Dimetapp Cold & Chest Congestion.“This action is specific to the dosage cup and not related to the medication itself,” Wyeth said in a statement. For children age two to under six, the Company is advising consumers not to use these medicines until the replacement products with the new cup are available.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/cough_medicine.html~Sandy G.
Yes, its getting pretty hard to believe, isn't it?Cargill is the latest company to join those that have had to recall beef because of possible E.coli contamination.Click here for all the details.
A test search finds 100% of the recalled toys on our 'shopping list'Much attention has been paid to the recent recalls of high-profile middle-class toys like the Fisher-Price "Go Diego Go" boat toy or Mattel's Barbie Doll and Tanner.News crews rush out to find stores that still have the offending items on their shelves. Politicians and government appointees huff and vow to enact new laws that will make life safer for children and their parents.But the truth is, many recalls accomplish little. The recalled items may disappear, at least for awhile, from store shelves but there is at least one place where recalled goods live forever, uninterrupted by fears of lead paint, strangulation or ingestion of magnets.That wonderland of e-commerce is eBay, the original darling of the online age.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ebay_recalls.html~Sandy G.
Florida firm recalls beef bound for prisonsTopps Meat Company is out of business and media attention to the company's huge 22-million-pound ground beef recall largely fizzled out.But the beef? It's still out there.Investigators for the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs this week purchased recalled Topps frozen hamburgers in a Union City, New Jersey store, resulting in immediate subpoenas to the store’s New York City-based distributor.The 22 million pounds of ground beef was recalled last month because it was contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. At the time it announced the recall, the company said it believed the majority of the tainted burgers had already been eaten.The recalled products bear the Topps name and also other brand names including Butcher’s Best, Kohler Foods, Mike’s, Pathmark, Rastelli’s Fine Foods, Roma-Topps, Sam’s Choice, Sand Castle, ShopRite and West Side.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/topps_sold.html~
The popular Bumbo Baby Seats are getting a recall as they are potentially dangerous for children, over one million of the seats will be recalled which have been made by Bumbo International of South Africa. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the reason for this voluntary recall is due to the fact that if the seat is placed on a table, chair or countertop, children could arch their backs then flip out of the Bumbo seat and could cause serious head injuries if they hit the floor.
The CPSC says has said that they have received 28 reports of children falling out of the seats and hurting themselves, In fact three children sustained skull fractures when the seat had been placed on tables.
The seats that were sold from August 2003 through October 2007 and were sold by Babies R Us, Kmart, Sears, Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, USA Babies and many others, and cost $40.
The CPSC has said that the Bumbo seats should never be placed on a table or other high places, and should never leav
Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure
(Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT) Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Game Pieces Sold with “Cars” Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
(Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT) Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the “Cars” backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
(Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:40:00 GMT) The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree.
"It caught me off guard," Kesler said Monday. "I didn't know who it was at first."He (Boulerice) introduced himself and asked me how I felt. I was taken back." Needless to say, Boulerice was put on waivers by the Flyers today, despite his apologies to Kesler for the brutal cross check to the jaw. Hell, why pay a goon his salary for 25 games that he isn't going to play? Odds are, Boulerice will not be claimed and will not see anymore NHL icetime this year, or maybe ever. That will please a lot of goon skeptics I'm sure.The Canucks have recalled Alex Edler today and he will play tonight against the Sharks. I guess that puts little Mike Weaver in the press box doesn't it? Or maybe Krajicek is out.Matt Cooke, who was a healthy scratch last game will play tonight.Oh yeah, and the Canucks will win 3-2 tonight. Not sure how much of the game I can watch tonight, as it is hectic at work. T Tags: Boulerice+put+on+waivers Edler+recalled
Busy today for the kids however this is even more important than the previous post about Cooking for your Kids!
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) on behalf of the leading makers of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines today announced voluntary market withdrawals of oral cough and cold medicines that refer to “infants.” The voluntary withdrawal affects only these infant oral medicines, not those intended and labeled for use in children age two and older.
To read more on this important URGENT Recall you can do so at BabyTV.Com
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Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
(Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:30:00 GMT) The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
On Saturday, in New Jersey, 21 million pounds of ground beef were recalled due to about a dozen cases of E.Coli reported.
E.Coli is an intestinal illness that for most adults can be treated within a week or so, but can be more serious (even fatal) for the young, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. At the Topps Meat Processing Plant several cases of E.coli were being reported and the plant has since stopped the grinding process for ground beef.
The Topps Meat Plant is now under investigation and several cases of E.Coli are still pending evaluation. To see what items are affected, visit the site.
Nearly 1 million cribs on recall listSimplicity Inc. is recalling nearly one million cribs, including some that may have been recalled previously, after reports of three infant deaths.The drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said it is aware of two deaths in Simplicity manufactured cribs with older style hardware, including a 9-month-old child and a 6-month-old child, where the drop-side was installed upside down.CPSC is also investigating the death of a 1-year-old child in a Simplicity crib with newer style hardware, in which the drop-side was installed upside down. CPSC is also aware of seven infant entrapments and 55 incidents in these cribs.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2007/simplicity_cribs2.html~Sandy G.
California state health officials warned people today not to eat tofu products from a South San Francisco company because the food may be tainted with a dangerous bacteria.
The company, Quong Hop and Co. , has recalled all varieties of its Soy Deli brand tofu with a date code of Dec. 17, 2007, as well as three other brands.
San Francisco Gate September 25, 2007
The lists keeps growing and growing. This from the The New York Times:"Amid a fresh wave of toy recalls yesterday, a consumer advocacy group said it had found hazardous levels of lead in many toys made out of vinyl plastic, potentially expanding the scope of testing and recalls of contaminated toys. A random testing of more than 50 plastic toys found high lead content in 11 of them, according to Mike Schade, a campaigner for the Center for Health, Environment and Justice, which helped organize the testing. Ten were made out of polyvinyl chloride, also referred to as PVC or vinyl. Three contained “extremely high” lead levels — a Go Diego Go backpack, a Superfly monkey and a pair of Circo Lulu boots."Product safety laws are pretty useless when we now import just about everything sold here from China where few if any laws exist.
Another recall.This time its frozen beef patties that were distributed in the Northeast by Topps Meat Company.So far several individuals have been hospitalized as a result of eating the E. coli bacteria-contaminated patties. These people experienced intense stomach cramping and bloody diarrhea. In older adults or those with a compromised immune system, illness caused by E. coli can be fatal. A total of 351,882 pounds of beef produced on June 22, July 12 or July 23, packaged with the number "Est. 9748" inside the USDA inspection mark were possibly affected.You can read more about the recall here.
