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: CUDDLY COUSINS PLUSH INSECT TOYS UNITS: ABOUT 300,000 RETAILER: DOLLAR … [Read more...]
17,014 TBC Load Range E Tires Recalled: Sold at Big O and Other Locations
Make / Models : Summary: TBC CORPORATION IS RECALLING 17,014 VARIOUS LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND FEBRUARY 2, 2008. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES. AFTER TESTING, A … [Read more...]
Covidien Initiates Voluntary Recall of Pre-Filled Syringes Containing Heparin (March 28)
CONTACT: ERIC KRAUS 508-261-8305 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 28, 2008 - COVIDIEN, FORMERLY TYCO HEALTHCARE, WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED BY ITS SUPPLIER, SCIENTIFIC PROTEIN LABORATORIES LLC (SPL), OF A NATION-WIDE RECALL OF HEPARIN SODIUM USP ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT. THE VOLUNTARY RECALL AFFECTS THE FOLLOWING … [Read more...]
Kansas Firm Recalls Cattle Heads
Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC, a Harper, Kan., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 406,000 pounds of frozen cattle heads with tonsils not completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service … [Read more...]
Triumph Rocket III Touring 2008 Motorcycles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TRIUMPH / ROCKET III TOURING 2008 Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date : MAR 20, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V145000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004-2008 Passenger Vehicles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MITSUBISHI / ENDEAVOR 2004-2008 Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAR 21, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V139000 PE08006 NHTSA Action Number: PE08006 … [Read more...]
Honda VT600, VT750, VTX1300 2006-2008 Motorcycles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HONDA / VT600 2007-2008 HONDA / VT750 2007-2008 HONDA / VTX1300 2007-2008 Manufacturer : HONDA … [Read more...]
Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avernger 2007-2008 Vehicles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHRYSLER / SEBRING 2007-2008 DODGE / AVENGER 2007-2008 Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC. Mfr's Report Date : APR 01, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : … [Read more...]
Digg's Broken Blog This Function and Fix
Digg, your "Blog This" function creates posts with broken "Digg Story" links. Here are some screenshots and a simple suggested fix of using absolute paths or adding https://www.digg.com dynamically to your relative paths. At first I figured it was an error that they'd figure out soon enough, so I just manually fixed it every time I used the "blog … [Read more...]
Installing a Tankless Water Heater
This isn't a 'recall' alert or anything like that. It is just an article that I came across on Digg that I wanted to share. I can't wait until the day my grandkid looks at me like I'm an idiot when I say "We used to keep 40 gallons of water heated at all times 'just in case' we needed any hot water".Read The How To Article Here! | digg story … [Read more...]
A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
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: NATURAL AND PROPANE GAS WATER HEATERS UNITS: ABOUT 1,500 MANUFACTURER: … [Read more...]
101 New Uses for Everyday Things
Learn how to reuse and recycle everyday household items in this article from RealSimple.com . It features new uses for lemons, newspapers, coffee filters, olive oil... Example: "Use your used dryer sheets to freshen smelly shoes. Put them under your foot and by the end of the day your shoes and feet will smell laundry-fresh."read more | digg story … [Read more...]
Mrs Baird's Issues Voluntary Recall of 4" Buns Due to Undeclared Milk (April 1)
CONTACT: DAVID MARGULIES (214) 368-0909 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- APRIL 1, 2008 -- MRS BAIRD'S BAKERIES ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT HAS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED PACKAGES OF 4 INCH BUNS BECAUSE THE PRODUCT CONTAINS MILK THAT IS NOT LISTED ON THE LABEL. INDIVIDUALS WITH ALLERGIES TO MILK RUN THE RISK OF A SERIOUS OR LIFE THREATENING … [Read more...]
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
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: BOYS’ HOODED SWEATSHIRTS UNITS: ABOUT 5,000 DISTRIBUTOR: KIDZ WORLD … [Read more...]
Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire 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: SERENITY SPA HOT TUBS UNITS: ABOUT 1,670 MANUFACTURER: GECKO ALLIANCE … [Read more...]
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