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Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

tdsollog — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:44:27 -0800

NEWS from CPSC and HC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.govHealth Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2010Release # 10-159 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 777-4034CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs Due to Fire and Burn HazardsWASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Therma Scarf scarvesUnits: About 98,500 in the United States and about 1,500 in CanadaImporter: Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.Hazard: The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Canada. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond(r) stores, As Seen on TV retail kiosks in shopping malls nationwide, through direct response television and over the internet at www.thermascarf.com and www.asseenontvguys.com from October 2009 through January 2010 for between $20 and $25.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Therma Scarf and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If purchased through the infomercial or over the internet, consumers will be contacted by Telebrands with instructions on how to obtain a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Telebrands at (800) 777-4034 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.telebrands.comNote: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=991To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10159.html

Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

tdsollog — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:11:20 -0800

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 23, 2010Release # 10-146 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 255-9237CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard 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: Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea KettlesUnits: About 132,000Distributer: Copco, a division of Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.Hazard: The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of the handle becoming loose or deformed. One minor burn to hands has been reported.Description: This recall involves Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles with enamel finishes in white, crème, blue, cobalt, sand, red and green.Sold by: Mail order, online and by retailers nationwide, including Macy's and Linens 'n Things from October 2005 through January 2010 for about $35.Manufactured in: ThailandRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles and contact Copco for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Copco toll free at (866) 255-9237 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.copco.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10146.html

Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

tdsollog — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:57:35 -0800

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 17, 2010Release # 10-139 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 695-3551CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead ExposureWASHINGTON, 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: Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Units: About 900Manufacturer: Allreds Design (doing business as Hidden Hollow Beads), of Fort Duchesne, UtahHazard: The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: Allreds Design received one report of a 10-month-old child who was treated by a physician for elevated lead levels.Description: This recall includes Allreds Design brand baby bracelets and pacifier clips. The bracelets are sold in sizes 0-6 months, 1-4 years, and 4-8 years of age. The baby bracelets and pacifier clips have crystal and plastic beads in various colors with a metal clasp.Sold by: Resale stores and other consignment retailers nationwide from June 2008 through December 2008 for about $5.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled bracelets and pacifier clips away from children and contact Allreds Design for instructions on how to receive a replacement bracelet or pacifier clip.Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Allreds Design toll-free at (866) 695-3551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Note: Hidden Hollow Beads was alerted to this hazard by Jefferson County's Health Department in Missouri.To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10139.html

Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

tdsollog — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:41:28 -0800

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 9, 2010Release # 10-135 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 232-1535CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn HazardsWASHINGTON, 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: Discovery Kids(tm) Animated Marine and Safari LampsUnits: About 360,000Importer: Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.Hazard: A defect in the lamp's printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Innovage has received nine reports of incidents, including seven reports of lamps catching fire, one involving smoke inhalation injury to a child and three involving minor property damage.Description: This recall involves the Discovery Kids(tm) Animated Marine Lamp with model number 1627121 or 1628626 and the Animated Safari Lamp with model number 1627124 or 1628626.All models have batch numbers beginning with "2". The decorative lamps are silver in color and feature rotating films with marine or safari scenes. "Discovery Kids" is printed on the front top left corner. The batch number is an 11 digit number located on the bottom of each unit. The model number can be found on the bottom of the packaging.Sold at: Mass merchandisers, department, drug and hardware stores nationwide, online and through direct sales from July 2009 through January 2010 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, and contact Innovage for information on returning the product for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Innovage toll-free at (888) 232-1535 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.lamprecall.org or email info@lamprecall.orgTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10135.html

Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard

tdsollog — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:32:54 -0800

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2010Release # 10-132 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 678-9258CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking HazardWASHINGTON, 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: Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun SetsUnits: About 9,600Retailer: Dollar General, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Importer: Dolgencorp LLC, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Hazard: The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall includes a Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set and a SWAT Police Play Equipment Set. Each set includes two toy guns and related accessories. The number 48JQH09 is printed on the right side of the larger gun included in the recalled sets.Sold at: Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 through October 2009 for about $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy guns away from children and return them to any Dollar General for a full refund or a replacement product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General Corp. at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10132.html

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen

tdsollog — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:23:15 -0800

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2010Release #10-156 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 339-9398CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan AllenEthan Allen has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.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: Roman ShadesUnits: About 163,000Wholesaler: Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn.Hazard: Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.Sold at: Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400 and $1,000.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan Allen Design Center for a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ethan Allen toll-free at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, contact the local Ethan Allen Design Center, or visit the firm's web site at www.ethanallen.comNote: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10156.html

Goodlife Health Care

johnscsd — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:52:13 -0800

Goodlife Health is your trusted source of a variety of products that can cater to your different healthcare and skincare needs. We only sell products that are scientifically backed and clinically proven. We do everything to ensure that all products that we have at our disposal are effective and powerful so as to answer your worries in a most competent manner.

Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

tdsollog — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:31:19 -0800

Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn HazardNEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 7, 2010Release # 10-103 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 695-2237CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook ComputersUnits: About 22,000Manufacturer: Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.Hazard: An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Acer has received three reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in slight melting of the external casing. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled notebook computer models are the Acer AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. The computer's screen size is about 13.3 inches measured diagonally. Not all units are affected. Consumers should contact Acer to determine if their unit is included in the recall.Sold at: ABS Computer Technologies, D&H Distributing, Fry's Electronics, Ingram Micro, Radio Shack, SED/American Express, Synnex Corporation, SYX Distribution, Tech Data Corporation and other retailers nationwide and Amazon.com from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $650 and $1,150.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Acer to determine if their notebook is affected and to receive a free repair.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Acer toll-free at (866) 695-2237 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.acer.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10103.html

Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

tdsollog — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:28:04 -0800

NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 8, 2010Release # 10-105 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 347-9411CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead ExposureWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth BooksUnits: About 204,000Importer: St. Martin's Press LLC, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves "Big Rex and Friends" cloth books. The book has a black and white striped border with a red dinosaur on the cover. The words "Big Rex and Friends" are printed on the cover. ISBN 031249260X or 9780312492601 is printed on the back of the book.Sold at: Barnes & Noble, Toys "R" Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled book away from children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the book for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 or visit the firm's Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recallNote: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the U.S. PIRGTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10105.html

Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall Hazard

tdsollog — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:09:48 -0800

Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall HazardNEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 12, 2010Release # 10-107 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 283-2453CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Bicycles and Framesets Recalled By Seattle Bike Supply Due to Fall HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Bicycles and FramesetsUnits: About 350Distributor: Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash.Hazard: The bicycle's fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of three reports of forks separating with minor injuries reported in one of the incidents.Description: This recall involves all 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Cyclocross bicycles and framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in pearl white/blue and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steerer tubes.Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide between August 2009 and November 2009 for about $1,900 for the bicycle and about $550 for the frameset.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and fork replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Redline Bicycles at (800) 283-2453 or visit the firm's Web site at www.Redlinebicycles.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10107.html