March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Byer California DBA Amy Byer, Philly, of San Francisco, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of Girls’ Cargo Pocket Jackets. This recall involves girls’ brown cargo pocket jackets sold in sizes small through extra-large. Style number 2029G1J is printed on the tag inside the jacket. The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling …. »
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March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Regaliti Inc., of New York, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory. This recall involves girl’s cropped jackets in a velvet-like material with a hoodie that has a drawstring. The jackets were sold under the Betty Blue brand name in pink, red, blue and brown, and in children’s sizes small through XL. Betty Blue Girls is printed on the hangtag on the neck. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a …. »
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March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, in cooperation with Telebrands Corp., of Fairfield, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall of Therma Scarf scarves. The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors. Approximately 98,500 scarves have been sold in the United States and about 1,500 have been sold in Canada at Bed Bath & Beyond® …. »
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March 10, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Brand Evolution, of Philadelphia, Pa., today announced a voluntary recall of Locks All Over Boys’ Hoody, All Over Skaters Boy’s Hoody and Rock Mask Boy’s Hoody. The recalled boys hooded sweatshirts come in three styles: All Over Locks style #MSK7SK3400B in white with colored printed padlocks in sizes S, M, L and XL; All Over Skaters style #SKATBS7K302B in white with red and orange skaters in S, M, L, and XL; and Rock Mask Hoody style #KROCKF7K300K in solid black with imprint in sizes 4, 5, …. »
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March 10, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), in response to a recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to the food industry, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger potato crisps and Pringles Family Faves Taco Night potato crisps as part of an industry ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential Salmonella exposure. These products contain as an ingredient the specific hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Only products with the following “best by” dates are being recalled. …. »
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March 10, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Daihatsu is recalling certain Model Year 1990-1992 Rocky sport utility vehicles. The check valve in the fuel vapor evaporative emission control system might develop a crack in long-term vehicle usage due to insufficient durability under some environmental or operational circumstances. A leak of fuel evaporative gas vapor into the vehicle cabin may occur, potentially resulting in a fire. At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers. If you or someone …. »
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March 10, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), American Car Care Center has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain American Prospector SUV tires, size 245/70R/17, produced between November 15 and November 21, 2009. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.” At various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area. Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to …. »
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March 10, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Del-Nat Tire Corporation has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain Delta A/S Sierradial tires, size 245/70R/17, produced between November 22 and December 5, 2009. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.” At various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area. Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle …. »
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March 10, 2010 – Windsor Foods is recalling approximately 1.7 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The packages of beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products contain as an ingredient the specific hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), recalled by Basic Food Flavors Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products subject to recall include: Beef Taquito Products José Olé Taquitos Shredded Steak Rolled In Corn Tortillas, 1.25-lb. cartons (package code #: 3359327, 3359334, 3359337, 3359338, 3359342, 3359343, 3359344, 3359345, 3359353, 3359354, 3359355, 3359356, 3359363, …. »
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March 9, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis., today announced a voluntary recall of Gerber® Gator® Machete and Gator® Machete Jr. This recall involves the Gerber® Gator® Machete and Gator® Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture ). The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2″ long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4″ long. The blade is marked with the “Gerber” trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle (an extended hand guard) are …. »
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