NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2008
Release #08-382
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 288-8643
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bonne Bell Recalls Children’s Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: Bonne Bell Children’s Cosmetics Accessory Bags
Units: About 945,000
Importer: Bonne Bell Co., of Lakewood, Ohio
Hazard: The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled accessory bags are made of plastic and have a zipper and carrying handle. The bags come with an assortment of cosmetic products, which are not part of this recall. The model name and UPC numbers are located on the hangtag. The following recalled model names and UPC numbers are involved in this recall:
SMACKERS Sweet Treats Collection | UPC 0 50051 50575 7
SMACKERS Sparkle & Shine Collection | UPC 0 50051 50576 4
SMACKERS Glam It Up Collection | UPC 0 50051 50577 1
BONNEBELL Natural Neutrals Collection | UPC 0 50051 22640 9
BONNEBELL Pretty Pinks Collection | UPC 0 50051 22641 6
BONNEBELL Fresh Pinks Collection | UPC 0 50051 22642 3
BONNEBELL Glamorous Neutrals Collection | UPC 0 50051 22643 0
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide and Bonne Bell’s Web site from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $9.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled accessory bag away from children and contact Bonne Bell for a replacement bag.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Bonne Bell toll-free at (866) 288-8643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via email at quality@bonnebell.com, or visit the company’s Web site at www.thebonnebellcompany.com/recall/
To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08382.html
Good and Easy Chicken Potpie Recipe
Posted by: “Angel”
Good and Easy Chicken Potpie Recipe
Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Feature: Make Ahead
Ingredients
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2 1/2 to 3 lbs Skinless cook chicken mat, diced
1 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Milk
1 8 ounce Package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup Frozen peas
2 Medium-siz potatoes, peeled and diced
1 10 1/2 ounce can cream of celery soup
For crust:
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1 1/2 cups Bisquick
1 cup Milk
1/3 cup Butter or margarine, melted
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9” x 13” baking dish, or 8 to 10
ramekins (6 - 8 ounces each).
In a large bowl, combine chicken, broth, milk, frozen vegetables, frozen
peas, potatoes and soup. Mix well with a large slotted spoon. Pour mixture
into baking dish or ramekins.
For crust: Combine Bisquick, milk and melted butter in small bowl. Spread
over the chicken mixture in baking dish. Bake for 1 hour (30 to 40 minutes
if using ramekins). Let cool 10 to 15 minues before serving.
Posted by: “Angel”
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut Butter Fudge
Yield: 5 pounds
5 cups granulated white sugar
1 stick butter (not margarine spread)
1 can evaporated milk
1/2 cup white Karo syrup
3 generous Tablespoons marshmallow cream
40 oz. Jar of creamy peanut butter (store brand works better than name brand
so save yourself a few cents)
Place the first 4 ingredients in a large, heavy dutch oven or sauce pan and
cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Cook just until the mixture
forms a soft ball in cold water. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow
cream and peanut butter. It will take a sturdy spoon to stir the mixture.
Pour immediately into a buttered 9 x 13 pan.
NOTE: This has always been a “no fail” recipe for me. The mixture should be
fairly thick, but will easily pour into the pan. It should never be runny
and will not require extensive beating or refrigeration to set-up. This will
have a creamy, dense texture & will have an intense peanut butter flavor
instead of a grainy sugary one.
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11. Fudge Pie
Posted by: “Angel”
:
Fudge Pie
Ingredients:
1 Cup White Sugar
1/4 Cup Flour
2 Eggs, beaten
3 Tablespoon Cocoa
1 Stick Margarine
Instructions:
Mix together. Grease pie plate and cook 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
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12. This Easy To Follow Soul Food Peach Cobbler Recipe Is Simply Irresis
Posted by: “Angel”
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This Easy To Follow Soul Food Peach Cobbler Recipe Is Simply Irresistible.
A Delicious Peach Cobbler Recipe That Will Satisfy Your Cravings
It’s Easy To Follow And Simple To Bake
This peach cobbler recipe is a family favorite. Mainly, because of the great
taste, but also for the simple fact that peaches are readily available in
the great state of Georgia.
Unlike most pie dessert recipes which can be difficult to bake, this cobbler
dessert is easy to create.
You only need to follow these easy and very simple baking instructions to
have a delicious dessert on your table in a little over an hour.
Treat yourself today by trying this delicious dessert recipe.
Recipe Ingredients:
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3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup pure fine granulated sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned sliced peaches
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350. While you’re preheating your oven go ahead and melt 3
tablespoons of butter into a baking pan.
Combine flour and sugar into a mixing bowl and stir briefly. Next add whole
milk and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. By now your oven should be
preheated and your butter melted.
After the butter has melted, pour your mixture to the baking pan. Next
evenly distribute your sliced peaches over the mixture. Do not stir. Bake at
350 degrees, in the center of your oven for 1 hour until peach cobbler is
golden brown. This recipe will feed 4 to 5 people.
Enjoy your cobbler dessert.
Super Easy and Quick Lasagna
Posted by: “Angel”
Super Easy and Quick Lasagna
Multiply this recipe by as many casseroles as you desire. I always decrease
the hamburger amount as I increase the number of lasagnas (like 2 lbs. For 5
lasagnas).
1 pound or less hamburger
Spaghetti sauce, homemade or store bought (about 1 quart or 4 cups of sauce)
16 oz. Container cottage cheese
1 egg
2 t. Italian seasonings
1 to 2 lbs. Mozzarella cheese, grated
6 to 8 lasagna noodles
Cook hamburger, drain and add sauce. In separate bowl mix cottage cheese,
egg and Italian seasonings, set aside. Cook lasagna noodles, drain and set
aside. Now comes the easy part. If you are doing more than one casserole,
simply line your pans side by side on your counter or table and begin making
layers. Noodles first, sauce, cottage cheese mixture, mozzarella and repeat
I cover my pans with foil. One tip I learned was to spray the inside of
your foil with Pam and this way the cheese will not stick to the foil during
cooking. You can now freeze these to be baked on serving day. Bake,
covered, in 350 oven for 45 minutes and remove foil and bake another 15 to
20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. You can put them into the
oven when they are frozen as well. I bake at 325 for a couple of hours,
checking on them now and again and adjusting temperature as needed.
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. Stove Top One Dish Chicken Bake
Posted by: “Angel”
Stove Top One Dish Chicken Bake
1 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing Mix for chicken
1 1/2 C. Hot water
1/4 C. Butter or 1/2 stick margarine cut up
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C. Sour cream
Mix contents of vegetable/seasoning packet, hot water and butter in large
bowl until butter is melted. Stir in stuffing crumbs just to moisten. Let
stand 5 minutes. Place chicken down center of a 9x13 baking dish. Mix soup
and sour cream; pour over chicken. Spoon some of the stuffing over chicken.
Spoon remaining stuffing around chicken. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes or
until chicken is cooked through.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cheapcooking/
Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant
3 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Place eggplant strips in a big pot of lightly salted water and soak for 30 minutes (this will improve the taste; they will leave a brown color in the pot).
Remove eggplant from pot and brush lightly with olive oil. Saute or grill until lightly browned and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
Saute diced chicken and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and water, cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Pour chicken/tomato mixture over eggplant. Season with oregano, salt and pepper and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Dorie
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/All-MediterraneanDelights/
KALUA PIG
Posted by: “Lissette”
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (6 pound) pork butt roast
* 1 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
* 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
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dIRECTIONS
1. Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke
over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker.
2. Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
3. Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred, adding drippings as needed to moisten.
BRIGHT BLESSINGS!
lissette ~
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rainbowrecipes/
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carnitas with pico de gallo
Posted by: “Lissette”
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 6 pounds boneless pork shoulder
* 1 cup ground cumin
* 4 dried New Mexico chiles, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
* 1 onion, quartered
* 6 cloves garlic, halved
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 6 cups water
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* 6 tomatoes, chopped
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 tomatillos, husked and chopped
* 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1/3 cup lime juice
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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DIRECTIONS
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the
pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place
into a slow cooker along with the cumin, New Mexico chiles, quartered
onion, garlic, and 1 minced jalapeno pepper. Pour in the water, cover,
and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours, then reduce heat to Low and cook
until the pork is tender and easily shredded, 12 to 16 hours more. Once
cooked, remove the pork and vegetables to a large bowl and shred finely
with two forks. Mix in enough cooking liquid to moisten the meat to
your taste.
2. Prepare the pico de gallo 2 to 6 hours before the carnitas will be
ready. Combine the tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, and 2 minced jalapeno
peppers in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix
well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
BRIGHT BLESSINGS!
lissette ~
Cajun Pork Roast
Posted by: “Douglas
Cajun Pork Roast
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:20
Categories : Main Dishes Pork
Swift & Company
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
3 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoon red pepper (cayenne)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper — ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Combine all seasonings and rub well over all surfaces of roast. Place roast in shallow pan and roast in 350ºF oven for about an hour, until internal temperature is 155 - 160ºF. Remove from oven, let rest 5 - 10 minutes before slicing.
Cuisine:
“Cajun”
Source:
“Swift & Company”
S(Internet address):
“http://www.freshpork.com/index.html";
Cajun Chops
Posted by: “Douglas
Cajun Chops
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:05
Categories : Main Dishes Nat. Pork Producers Council
Pork
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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4 boneless pork chops — 1/2-inch thick
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons butter
Trim fat from chops if needed, pat dry. Combine seasonings; coat chops with seasoning mixture on both sides. Heat butter over high heat just until it starts to brown. Put chops in pan, reduce heat to medium. Fry on both sides until dark brown, a total of 6-8 minutes.
Cuisine:
“Cajun”
Source:
“National Pork Producers Council”
S(Internet address):
“http://www.nppc.org";
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SimpleMeals/
slow cooker thai chicken recipe
Posted by: “Lissette”
* 1-1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast
* 3/4 cup salsa
* 2 tablespoons lime juice
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
* 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
* 1/2 cup peanut butter
* 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Directions
1. 1Place chicken in crockpot.
2. 2Mix other ingredients except cilantro.
3. 3Pour over chicken.
4. 4Cook for 4 hours on low.
5. 5Sprinkle cooked chicken with cilantro. This is great served with rice!
BRIGHT BLESSINGS!
lissette ~
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6. slow cooker chicken in honey sauce
Posted by: “Lissette”
SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)
Ingredients
* 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
* salt
* black pepper
* 2 cups honey
* 1/2 cup soy sauce ***low sodium if possible
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1/4 cup oil
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* sesame seed (optional)
1. Place chicken in slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
2. 2Combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup,
oil and garlic in large bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover; cook on LOW 6-8
hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
3. 3Garnish with sesame seeds before serving, if desired.
BRIGHT BLESSINGS!
lissette ~
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SimpleMeals/
Cranberry Cinnamon Bread - ABM
Posted by: “jacqueline
Cranberry Cinnamon Bread - ABM
1/2 tb Yeast
2 1/4 c Flour, bread
1 tb Sugar
1 tb Peel, lemon, grated
1 tb Milk, powdered
1/2 tb Salt
1 t Cinnamon, ground
1 tb Oil
1 1/8 c Water — warm
1 c Cranberries — frozen or fresh
Orange peel may be substituted for the lemon peel. Bring ingredients
except cranberries to room temp andadd to machine, in order.
Select “white bread” and press Start. Set cranberries out to thaw. Add
cranberries at beep.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SimpleMeals/
Penne All’ Arrabiata (Enraged Pasta)
Posted by: “L. Cloutier”
Penne All’Arrabiata (Enraged Pasta)
2 T. olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 small fresh chile pods, red, hot (Thai, Serrano or Birdseye), seeds and stems removed, finely chopped
2 cans chopped tomatoes (14 oz each)
1 lb. penne rigate pasta
3 1/2 oz. grated parmesan cheese
Pinch of sugar and salt
In pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Add the onions, garlic, and chile and cook until onions are golden brown. Add the tomatoes, and cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes over low to medium heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente in lightly salted water, according to the instructions on the package. Grate the Parmesan cheese and stir half of it into the sauce. Season with salt and sugar to taste. Drain pasta well, mix thoroughly with the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve piping hot. Serves 4
Source: Da Vinci’s Kitchen
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12. Ragin’ Cajun Popcorn
Posted by: “L. Cloutier”
Ragin’ Cajun Popcorn
3 T. unsalted butter
1/4 t. dried minced garlic
1 t. paprika
1 1/2 t. hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1/2 t. cayenne pepper,or to taste
1/4 t. crushed dried oregano
1/4 t. crushed dried thyme
1 t. salt
2 quarts popped corn.
Preheat oven to 250 In small pan, melt butter with remaining ingredients except popcorn over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Place popcorn in a large baking pan; drizzle butter mixture over popcorn, tossing well to coat evenly. Bake popcorn for 5 minutes, stirring twice, until crisped. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week. Makes about 2 quarts.
Source: Unknown
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13. Double Chocolate Pudding
Posted by: “L. Cloutier”
Double Chocolate Pudding
1 pkg. chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz)
2 cups milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
Combine pudding mix and milk in a pan; stir well. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; remove from heat. Add chocolate chips, stirring until chocolate melts. Spoon mixture evenly into 8 (4 oz) pots de crème cups or soufflé cups. Serve warm or chilled. Makes 8 servings
Source: Mr. Food
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14. Chocolate Kiss Iced Coffee
Posted by: “L. Cloutier”
Chocolate Kiss Iced Coffee
simple sugar syrup
Cocoa powder for garnish
1 1/2 oz. premium vodka
1 1/2 oz. cold espresso or strong coffee
6 to 8 ice cubes
1 oz. gourmet German chocolate syrup
Dip rim of a chilled swanky martini glass into a small flat dish of simple sugar syrup, to form a base coat. Then quickly dip the rim into a plate of cocoa, coating the rim evenly. Pour the vodka and coffee over the ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until the drink is chilled. Strain into the cocoa rimmed martini glass. Allow to settle. Gently add the syrup and serve.
Source: Unknown
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15. Magic Rainbow Cookie Bars
Posted by: “jacqueline
Magic Rainbow Cookie Bars
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups graham wafer crumbs
1 can Regular or Low Fat condensed milk
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies like M&M’s
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
Combine butter and crumbs; press onto parchment paper-lined 13 x 9 inch
baking pan. Pour condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Sprinkle with
candies, then coconut and nuts; press down firmly. Bake at 350 degrees
for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Remove paper and
cut into bars.
Makes 24 bars
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16. Honey Mustard Crockpot Chicken
Posted by: “jacqueline
Honey Mustard Crockpot Chicken
1/2 C. honey
1/2 C. prepared mustard or dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. onion powder
4-6 boneless chicken breasts
Place chicken in crockpot. Mix honey, mustard and onion in a cup. Pour
over chicken. Cook on HIGH for 4-5 Hours or LOW for 6-10
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17. Cold Beef and Veggie Wraps
Posted by: “jacqueline
Cold Beef and Veggie Wraps
16 slices thin deli roast beef
2 cups shredded broccoli slaw
1/4 cup Ranch dressing
2 Tbsp. ranch dressing
1 8-ounce container soft cream cheese
4 large flour tortillas (flavor of your choice)
Combine broccoli slaw and 1/4 cup ranch dressing in a medium bowl.
Combine 2 Tbsp. Ranch dressing and cream cheese in a small bowl. Place
tortillas on flat surface. Spread cream cheese mixture over tortillas.
Place 4 roast beef slices on top of cream cheese layer. Top roast beef
with broccoli slaw mixture. Roll tortilla tightly to enclose filling.
Cut crosswise into 1 1/2 inch wide pieces.
Yield: 6 Servings
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18. Monterey Jack Rice
Posted by: “jacqueline
Monterey Jack Rice
2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup prepared white rice
2-ounce can diced green chilies (optional)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Mix sour cream, rice and chilies; arrange in layers with cheese in an
ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes or until golden.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SimpleMeals/
Spicy Wine Pot Roast
3 to 4 pound beef pot roast
Salt and pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 (3/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper; place in slow-cooking pot. Combine
remaining ingredients; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10
hrs.Remove meat and slice. If desired, thicken sauce with flour
dissolved in a small amount of water and serve over meat.
** I added potatoes and carrots about 3 1/2 hrs before eating. This was
so good! I braised the roast before adding to pot.
Makes 6 to 7 servings.
http://www.thechaistory.blogspot.com/
[Has actual photos of poor dog]
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The Chai Story
On Sunday, June 22, 2008 my 10-year old lab mix, Chai, sustained a severe injury from a product that the company Four Paws Inc, produces. The toy I’m referencing is the pimple ball with bell. (Item #20227-001, UPC Code 0 4566320227 9)
While chewing on the toy, a vacuum was created and it effectively sucked his tongue into the hole in the ball. From speaking with my vet, this likely occurred because there is not a second hole in the ball preventing the vacuum effect from happening. I became aware of this when Chai approached a friend at my home whimpering with the ball in his mouth. She tried unsuccessfully to remove the ball but the tongue had swollen and could not be released.
(photo taken of ball after vet cut away portions in order to dislodge chai’s tongue)
Chai was taken to the Animal Medical Center (an emergency care facility in New York City) and was treated by Dr. Nicole Spurlock to have the ball removed. Because the size of the opening on the ball was so small, all circulation to his tongue was cut off. The doctors had to sedate him in order to remove it. Once the ball was removed, his tongue swelled to the point that he could no longer put it in his mouth. Chai was sent home with care instructions and to be observed overnight for any changes.
By the following morning Chai’s tongue had swollen even more.
He was taken to his regular vet, Dr. Timnah Lee, for treatment. He was admitted and kept sedated for a period of three days during which time they were treating his wounds and waiting to determine how much of his tongue could be saved. On June 26, 2008 Chai had his tongue amputated.
He was kept in after-care for an additional three days. On Sunday June 29th I brought Chai home from the vet with a barrage of home care instructions, to last for an additional 7 days. His next visit was to have his mouth re-examined and have the feeding tube in his neck removed.
(This is video of Chai showing the pain level that he had for the first three days despite being on heavy doses of pain medication)
On the way home from the vet we stopped at Petland Discount where I purchased their product to speak to the manager on duty. Upon meeting Chai and seeing his condition, he removed all of the balls in question from the shelves. He also gave me the customer service number to their corporate headquarters to request that they refuse to continue purchasing all Four Paws products, but I have not called them as of yet.
Additionally, I shared my story with friends who have a French Bulldog named Petunia. Upon hearing my story their eyes widened. They explained that the same thing happened twice in one night with a smaller version of the same ball to their dog. Fortunately, they were able to pull it off before the tongue swelled, but not without tremendous effort and pain to the dog. They recalled how horrific it was to hear their dog screaming while they had to pry the ball from her tongue.
To date, my veterinary bills total over $5000.00 and I will have regular follow up appointments for some time. Additionally, Chai now requires a much more expensive form of food because of this injury, averaging approximately $200 per month.
Also - I am Chai’s sole caretaker and the regime required to care for him following his surgery has forced me to lose a great deal of business. I am a hair stylist and my salon is in my home. Given that Chai needs constant attention, and given that he has been wailing in pain, I have not been able to see clients.
Additionally, I now have to re-teach my dog to eat, drink and adjust to life without his tongue. Just walking him requires about 30min twice a day and we only make it three blocks. Feeding him takes me about 90 minutes twice a day and for at least this first week he is not to be unattended for more than 20 minutes at time.
The following is a link to an animal treatment clinic that has also documented the same injury to a Shepard mix.
log cabin animal hospital Toy ball stuck on dog’s tongue
I sent this information along with the reference to Petunia the french bulldog to Four Paws Inc, and it is their position that there just aren’t enough instances to do anything about this. I told their Insurance company’s case manager that was not a good enough excuse, It was inferred that my dogs value wasn’t much and that his pain and suffering don’t count as he is just a piece of property.
This should never happen to another animal again!
I’M CALLING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL BOYCOTT OF ALL FOUR PAWS PRODUCTS UNTIL THIS PRODUCT IS RECALLED. We need your help, please take the time to make your voice heard.
Please copy/paste the following into the body of your email in support of this boycott and send it to the address below to let Allen Simon the CEO of four paws know your stand;
Mr. Allen Simon,
I am in support of a boycott of your company until you recall the product pimple ball with bell,
as it is designed is such a way that irreparable damage can be caused by its use.
hbirk@fourpaws.com
Posted by Daniel Rechelbacher at 11:36
[There are updates above this, which is down the page]
Re: Saving with Coupons
Posted by: “Molly”
I recently unearthed some old coupons that have no expiration date on
them and our grocer took them readily.
I have found if you go to the
ConAgra Website and request coupons, or from any manufacturer that is,
they are more than willing to mail you some coupons. Recently received
some from Land-O-Lakes that are for free products. So be sure to write
to those manufacturers whose websites are on the products you use and
request coupons. In many instances you get on a snail mail list and
receive all sorts of promotionals and coupons in addition.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Frugal-Folks-Life/
When it Comes to Emergency Funds, Size Does Matter
Posted: 02 Sep 2008 06:00 AM CDT
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Photo courtesy of Maurice
A solid emergency fund is the foundation of any solid financial plan. Having a little tucked away for rainy days puts some distance between you and the ledge of a financial cliff that could give way at any moment–usually from broken appliances, car repairs or major medical issues. Most financial planners advise people to have about 3-6 months worth of expenses saved in money designated for emergencies only. However, over the years I’ve found this 3-6 month rule to be too arbitrary, because there are a variety of factors to consider when deciding how large to grow your own emergency fund.
Emergency Savings: Just Starting Out
Dave Ramsey’s plan calls this first phase of savings the “baby emergency fund.” It is represented by $1,000 in a savings account. This first $1,000 in savings is the first of seven financial baby steps recommended by Ramsey, but over the years of putting his plan in action we’ve found this amount to be too low. $3,000 is actually a better amount for our family, and we arrived at this number rather unscientifically by floating an amount that made both me and my wife comfortable. Not unlike most couples, our emergency savings balance represents a “middle ground” that we both compromised to reach because of our differing degrees of risk we were willing to take on. We have our emergency fund stashed away in an ING Direct high yield online savings account.
Men Are From Mars
My wife is more conservative than I am when it comes to the amount of risk she is willing to accept. I am on the opposite end of the scale, opting to take on more risk for the opportunity for a larger reward. Our differences are not unlike most married couples, where one spouse helps balance out the personality of the other. I agreed with her that the $1,000 baby emergency fund seemed a little low, and thought we should double it. She thought $5,000 sounded good to her. We met in the middle (almost) and settled on $3,000.
How Large Should Your Emergency Fund Be?
I mentioned in the opening that there was no magic formula for calculating how much should be in your initial emergency fund. But if I were attempting to devise such a formula it would probably look something like this:
* $500 per Spouse
* $500 per Child
* $1,000 Extra for Single-Income Families
Following this formula we arrived at the $3,000 amount for our family. If my wife worked outside the home, we could probably live with a $2,000 beginner emergency fund, because if I became unemployed we would still have her income to fall back on.
A Fully-Funded Emergency Fund
Once you are completely debt free I recommend saving a fully-funded emergency fund which represents 6-12 months of living expenses. For most families this would probably look like $10,000-$15,000. Remember, in a real emergency this amount would only be used to pay for basic expenses. Mortgages, car payments, food and basic utilities should be included in this calculation. Your Netflix membership and cable bill could be canceled or put on hold in a pinch. To the savvy investor $15,000 may sound like an exorbitant amount of cash to keep on the sidelines, but just imagine the peace you would feel knowing you had $15,000, or even $20,000, just sitting there in case of emergency.
Post from: Frugal Dad
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2074036/posts?page=1
Our Hope, Our Children, Our Responsibility in Fighting Jihad
United States Action.com ^ | September 3, 2008 | Jeffrey Imm
Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 2:26:26 PM by nw_arizona_granny
Our Hope, Our Children, Our Responsibility in Fighting Jihad
September 3, 2008 Jeffrey Imm, Anti-Jihad League of America
[I have posted other articles in the thread, on jehad and safety of schools.
granny]
1. Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2008
Release #08-383
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (323) 780-8181 collect
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; 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: Children’s Hooded Sweaters
Units: About 130
Manufacturer: Empress Arts Ltd., of Monterey Park, Calif.
Hazard: The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. From 1985 through 2007, CPSC received reports of 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of children’s clothing drawstrings.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The cotton knit sweaters are cream colored with a blue stripe at the wrists and waist, a blue ball on the hood, and blue buttons. There is a drawstring through the hood with pom-poms at the ends. The sweaters were sold in children’s size 2T under the brand name “Empress Arts.” “Empress Baby” is sewn into the sweaters tag.
Sold at: Specialty children’s stores nationwide from August 2006 through April 2008 for between $28 and $45.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Empress Arts collect at (323) 780-8181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.empressarts.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08383.html
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2. Rapid Reel(r) Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2008
Release #08-384
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 523-2363
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Rapid Reel(r) Recalls Portable Garden Hose Carts; Tires Can Explode Posing an Injury 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 Products: Portable Garden Hose Reel Carts and Wagons
Units: About 7,000
Importer: Eley Corporation, dba Rapid Reel of Lincoln, Neb.
Hazard: The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Rapid Reel(r) has received five reports of tires exploding while being inflated, resulting in lacerations to fingers, arms, and legs from flying pieces of plastic.
Description: This recall involves the Rapid Reel(r) portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The cart has two tires and the wagon has four. The tires have a white plastic rim and a steel ball bearing hub or a black plastic bearing hub.
Sold by: Home repair retailers and distributors such as Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, and True Value Hardware nationwide from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $190 and $250.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and contact Rapid Reel(r) for free replacement tires.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Rapid Reel(r) toll-free at (866) 523-2363 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rapidreel.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08384.html
This message contains the following:
1. Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08385.html)
2. Circo Children’s Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08386.html)
3. Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break and Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08387.html)
4. Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08388.html)
5. Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08389.html)
6. Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08390.html)
7. Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08391.html)
8. CPSC Public Calendar
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A black bear helped Garfield County, Utah police and Forest Service Agents discovered 888 marijuana plants and 4,000 starter packs—plastic bags with seeds on Tuesday.
According to KJCT, police also discovered pipes chewed in half, cans with bear teeth marks, claw marks and bear prints, and claw scratches in the trees.
The marijuana was being grown in the Dixie National Forest, about 250 miles west of Grand Junction.
Authorities think the growers were so scared that they didn’t think about taking anything when the bear arrived.
The bear has yet to be found.
Source: KJCT (Posted 4:16p)
[Yes, I laughed, loudly...granny]
http://www.russiatoday.com/features/news/30193
September 9, 2008, 19:17
Horned beasts off to feed in downtown L.A.
A hundred goats have been set on the loose in downtown Los Angeles. They are there to get rid of the weeds covering a slope in the Bunker Hill district, and they cost less than half the wages of bipedal workers.
Head of the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency Cecilia Estolano said the 100 goats have being rented for $US 3,000 to clear the 10,000 square meters hillside while hiring workmen would have totaled as much as $US 7,500. They are also more environmentally friendly then brush-clearers armed with gasoline-powered weed-whackers, reports the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
The goats are kept from running all around the city by an electric fence, and security guards watch over them while their keeper George Gonzales is off work.
Gonzales said his crew would work long hours over the next week to 10 days and “won’t collect a pension or charge for working overtime and won’t call in sick.”
Cheap workers as they are, the goats are also a great entertainment for local office workers who don’t miss the change to snap pictures of the munching animals at work.
“My friends won’t believe this unless they see it,” said Vicky Bravo, a student who lives south of downtown.
http://www.russiatoday.com/features/news/29818
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Happy as a pig in sh…owers?! September 2, 2008, 13:32
Happy as a pig in sh…owers?!
Although pigs are said to be happy rolling in mud, those living in Switzerland might soon change their habits. According to new Swiss legislation effective as of September 1, they now have a legal right to shower.
The new law covers a number of aspects relating to handling domestic animals and wild animals in zoos or circuses. It is particularly strict when it comes to treating social animals. Thus, common household pets, such as hamsters or budgies are no longer allowed to be kept by themselves.
As for cold-blooded species, owners are required to keep their goldfish and other pet fish in aquariums which are not transparent on all sides. This is needed to maintain the natural cycle of day and night. The law also forbids flushing living fish down the toilet to get rid of them. Instead the fish must be killed before its body can be disposed of.
Those wishing to keep man’s best friend in their households will now have to attend special classes to learn how to properly raise dogs. Cropping tails and ears is not allowed any more, so as not to make animals suffer for the sake of fashion.
Farmers will also need to be more attentive to the animals they breed. Sheep and goats, for example, must at least have visual contact with the rest of the flock.
http://www.russiatoday.com/features/news/30093
September 8, 2008, 10:51
Model citizen: monument honours selfless Kazan pensioner
A monument in tribute to people who devote their lives to helping others has been unveiled in the city of Kazan in Russia’s republic of Tatarstan. While monuments to prominent philanthropists are nothing unusual, this one is special - it’s been inspired by a local pensioner who remains unfazed by the attention.
Almost 100 children live in a Kazan orphanage, most of them suffering from mental disorders. Many need specialist treatment that they can only get outside the orphanage.
It used to be the case that making a trip to town was a challenge. But now, life for the children has been made easier by one simple thing - a minivan.
The van was a gift from a man so well-known for his charity work that he served as prototype for the monument recently unveiled in Kazan’s central square.
“With this van, we also take them to parks or the zoo. Here, all the children see are the walls around them, but during these trips they get to discover a whole new world,” says head nurse Evgenia Dobrynina.
72-year-old Asgat Galimzyanov has been helping children for most of his life. He’s changed many jobs, from driving a horse and cart at a Soviet market, to breeding cattle.
He has spent most of the money he’s made buying minivans, clothes and toys for local hospitals and orphanages. Asgat says he has seen hardships in his life – that’s why he feels it necessary to ease the life of others.
Asya Minnullina, the sculptor who cast him in bronze, says she couldn’t wait to make the monument: “When I met Asgat, I saw a really positive man and I got inspired straight away. It’s all about someone who is happy when he makes others happy”.
As for the locals, they believe the project is long overdue, but hope that the monument will make others follow his example.
INFANT KIDNEY STONES - CHINA: GANSU, MILK POWDER SUSPECTED, REQUEST
FOR INFORMATION
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[1]
Date: 10 Sep 2008
Source: Reuters [edited]
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPEK25999920080910?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
A Chinese hospital has received 14 kidney stone patients, all infants
under 11 months who drank the same brand of milk formula, reviving
memories of a milk-powder scandal that killed at least 13 babies.
The infants, from a rural area of northwest Gansu province, were all
admitted in the past 2 months, Xinhua news agency said, citing
doctors at a local hospital.
“It is rare for babies to get kidney stones, let alone so many babies
at the same time,” Zhang Wei, a doctor at the Gansu-based No. 1
Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, was quoted as saying.
Parents told the hospital their babies had all been drinking the same
milk powder, Xinhua added without mentioning the brand.
The provincial Public Health Bureau said further investigations would
be carried out to find out whether there was any connection between
the kidney stones and the milk powder.
Kidney stones are small, solid masses that form when salts or
minerals normally found in urine crystallize inside the kidney.
If they become large enough, they can move out of the kidney, cause
infection and lead to permanent kidney damage. In 2004, at least 13
babies in eastern Anhui province died after drinking fake milk powder
that investigators later found had no nutritional value, a scandal
that rocked the country and triggered widespread investigations into
food and health safety.
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Communicated by:
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PRO/MBDS promed-mbds@promedmail.org
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Date: 9 Sep 2008
Source: Shanghai Daily [edited]
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=373126&type=Metro
14 infants from country areas of Gansu Province are suffering from
kidney stones after drinking a particular brand of milk powder.
The latest patient, an 8-month-old infant from Min County, was sent
to the No. 1 Hospital of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in
Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu, yesterday [8 Sep 2008], Lanzhou
Morning Post reported today [9 Sep 2008].
The infant is the elder of twins. The father said the younger one was
diagnosed with kidney stones in August [2008] and had just been
released from hospital after surgery.
Li Wenhui, a doctor from the urological department of the hospital,
told the newspaper he saw the 1st infant patient on [28 Jun 2008] and
more in the following months. All the infants had the same symptoms.
The ages of the infants range from under 6 months to 11 months,
according to the report, and they came from counties of the province,
including Wushan, Yongjing, Min, Yongdeng, Qin’an.
The youngest patient had been in critical condition, with blood
potassium levels exceeding the norm by 50 percent, and could have
died at any minute.
Doctor Li said kidney stones rarely occur in infants.
The parents of the children all fed their babies with the same brand
of milk powder. The milk powder sells well and is the 1st choice for
young parents in these areas.
The report didn’t name the brand or the production. According to the
report, the manager of the company’s Lanzhou Office said experts had
been sent to investigate.
An earlier milk powder scandal in Fuyang, Anhui Province killed at
least 13 babies. Hundreds of other babies suffered from “big head”
disease, a condition stemming from malnutrition caused by inferior
milk powder.
The scandal was uncovered in April 2004 and involved several
companies, powder producers, wholesale dealers and officials in
governments and supervisory departments.
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[Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) are relatively rare in infants and
are usually related to metabolic disorders such as cystinuria. In
“Baldwin DN, Spencer JL and Jeffries-Stokes CA. Carbohydrate
intolerance and kidney stones in children in the Goldfields. J of
Paediatrics and Child Health. 2003. 39 (5): 381-385,” concerning that
renal stones are common findings in children of the Goldfields region
of Western Australia, the authors hypothesize that “carbohydrate
malabsorption (related to lactose intolerance) together with the
ensuing chronic diarrhea and intraluminal breakdown of sugars by
enteric bacteria may result in a situation of chronic metabolic
acidosis. Chronic metabolic acidosis can lead to protein catabolism,
increased urate excretion and the formation of renal stones.”
More information on the findings of investigations into this apparent
“outbreak” of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) among infants in Gansu,
including biochemical studies on the contents of the implicated milk
powder, would be greatly appreciated.
Deficiencies in quality control in China have led to substandard
pharmaceutical products produced and distributed both domestically
within China as well as internationally (see prior PRO/MBDS and
ProMED-mail postings referenced below). The prior incident of
substandard infant milk powder distributed in China occurred in April
2004, during the height of the SARS epidemic, and seems to have been
missed by ProMED-mail. At that time, substandard infant milk with no
nutritional value was distributed to 11 provinces, Beijing, and
Shanghai, resulting in severe malnutrition of hundreds of infants as
well as the deaths of 13 infants.
For a map of China with administrative divisions, see
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/china_pol01.jpg
For the interactive HealthMap/ProMED map of China with links to other
recent ProMED-mail/PRO/MBDS postings in China and surrounding areas,
see
http://healthmap.org/promed?v=36.5,103.9,4
- Mod.MPP]
[see also:
ProMED-MBDS:
Fake pharmaceuticals - Cambodia 20080725.2262
Fake pharmaceuticals - China: artesunate 20080213.0573
Fake pharmaceuticals - China: enforcement 20080124.0306
2007
[For additional references on related postings from the general
ProMED-mail list, see below at
http://www.promedmail.org
- Mod.MPP]
Malaria - Africa: substandard & counterfeit drugs 20080508.1566
2007
This Release contains the following information:
1. Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and “Winnie the Pooh” Brand (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08396.html)
2. PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08397.html)
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1. Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and “Winnie the Pooh” Brand
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2008
Release #08-396
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and “Winnie the Pooh” Brand
WASHINGTON, D.C. - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware that some bassinets in the Simplicity recall announced August 28, 2008 include the Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using one of the recalled Simplicity models, including those with the Graco logo or “Winnie the Pooh” motif.
The Simplicity bassinets with the Graco logo were sold between 2001 and 2004. The Simplicity bassinets with the “Winnie the Pooh” motif were sold between 2002 and 2008.
The following retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased:
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Ark.
Toys “R” Us Inc., Wayne, N.J.
Kmart Corp., Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Big Lots!, Columbus, Ohio
Target, Minneapolis, Minnesota
J.C. Penney, Plano, Texas
AAFES, Dallas, Texas
Amazon.com, LLC Seattle, WA
Bed Bath & Beyond, Union, NJ
Burlington Coat Factory, Burlington, NC
Buy Buy Baby Garden City, NY
Chelsea&Scott LTD (One Step Ahead), Lake Bluff, IL
CSN Stores of Boston, MA
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Eden Prairie, MN
Frogs and Lily Pads, St. Johnsbury, VT
Kohl’s Department Stores, Menomonee Falls, WI
ShopKo Stores, Inc., Green Bay, WI
Sweet Pea Décor, North Beach, MD
USA Baby #47, Overland Park, KS
USA Baby #58, Brookfield, WI
USA Baby #136, Berlin, CT
USA Baby #141, Waipahu, HI
USA Baby #142, Virginia Beach, VA
USA Baby #147, Clovis, CA
CPSC learned that on August 21, 2008, a 6 ½-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of involving the co-sleeper bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.
The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. This warning does not cover bassinets produced in recent months that have fabric permanently attached over the lower bar.
Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.
To see this release on CPSC’s web site, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08396.html
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2. PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2008
Release #08-397
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 257-3300
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide 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 Products: Gas Boilers
Units: About 1,200
Manufacturer: PB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.
Hazard: The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plastics Model ES2035 pressure switch used for home heating and domestic hot water heating. The boilers were available in either natural or LP gas. The boiler rating label is located on the top jacket panel on Series PSCII models and the left side jacket panel on the Series DE models. The label includes the model and serial number. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall:
Model Name: Serial Number
DE-03, DE-04, DE-05 and DE-06: 5040768 to 5052860
PSCII-03, PSCII-04, PSCII-05, and PSCII-06: 5040777 to 5052166
Other suffix designation may follow the base model number such as SV-WPC.
Sold at: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from May 2007 through July 2008 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact PB Heat toll-free at (877) 257-3300 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.peerlessboilers.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08397.html
