Produce Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection remote switchesAugust 18th, 2009 Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection switchesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 9,800 Black & Decker thermal coffee makers, made in China and distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., because the coffee makers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. The company has received one report of a coffee maker melting.
Government investigating 2007-2008 Jeep Wranglers for potential engine firesAugust 17th, 2009 Govt looking at Jeep Wranglers for potential firesWASHINGTON — The government is investigating a potential fire risk in more than 200,000 Jeep Wranglers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation last week into 2007-2008 model year Wranglers with automatic transmissions.
Nautilus voluntarily recalls 400 Nautilus F3 Chin products, footpads can breakAugust 14th, 2009 Nautilus voluntarily recalls 400 productsWASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday Nautilus Inc.
Product Recalls: yogurtAugust 12th, 2009 Product Recalls: yogurtThe following recall has been announced:
— Liberte Brand Products is recalling 6-ounce Liberte Mediterranee Wild Blackberry Yogourt products with the code date of Sept. 2. The product might contain walnuts and plums not declared on its packaging.
Consumer safety commission recalls 4 million baby floats due to drowning riskJuly 2nd, 2009 Safety commission recalls 4 million baby floatsWASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Aqua-Leisure Industries would recall about 4 million floating baby pool toys that pose a drowning risk.
Recalls: bathtubs with a Whirlpool, coffeemakers, diving wings with Poseidon inner bladdersJune 23rd, 2009 Recalls: bathtubs with a Whirlpool, coffeemakersThe following recalls have been announced:
About 5,500 Crane bathtubs with a Whirlpool, made in the U.S. and Canada by Crane Plumbing LLC, of Dallas, because the tub's drain covers can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing a person's head to be held under water and posing a drowning risk.
Macy's recalls Epic Threads and Greendog hooded sweatshirts over strangulation dangerJune 17th, 2009 Macy's recalls children's hooded sweatshirtsWASHINGTON — The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Macy's will voluntarily recall about 33,000 hooded children's sweatshirts that pose a strangulation risk. The recall announced Wednesday covers boys' and girls' Epic Threads and girls' Greendog sweatshirts, in small and medium sizes, that have a drawstring sewn in the base of the hood.
Product Recalls: strollers, bicyclesJune 2nd, 2009 Product Recalls: strollers, bicyclesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 22,500 Bugaboo Bee strollers, made in Taiwan and distributed by Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif., because one or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing the stroller to roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child.
Product Recalls: folding bicycles, candlesMay 13th, 2009 Product Recalls: folding bicycles, candlesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 11,500 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles, 2008 model year, because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the bicycle's handlepost hinge cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
Product Recalls: Crouton productMay 2nd, 2009 Product Recalls: Crouton productThe following recall has been announced:
—Sugar Foods Corp. is recalling 531 cases of The Farmers Market Butter & Garlic crouton product because the croutons could contain undeclared milk allergens.
Under Armour recalls athletic cups due to risk for injuryApril 30th, 2009 Under Armour recalls athletic cupsWASHINGTON — Under Armour Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of more than 200,000 athletic cups as they can break when hit, posing a risk of serious injury to the wearer.
Product Recalls: women's chenille robesApril 24th, 2009 Product Recalls: women's chenille robesThe following recalls have been announced:
—About 162,000 full length women's chenille robes, made in Pakistan and sold by Blair LLC, because some robes present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. The company has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.
Product Recalls: toaster oven broilersApril 23rd, 2009 Product Recalls: toaster oven broilersThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 106,000 toaster oven broilers, made in China and imported by Haier America Trading LLC., of New York, because electrical connections in the products can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards. The company has received two reports of minor burns, one report of a minor electrical shock, and one report of minor property damage.
Dead Sea's poison gas may produce life-sustaining clean energyMarch 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has indicated that the Black Sea, the world's largest dead zone that has high concentrations of a poisonous gas, may be chock-full of life-sustaining energy. The Black Sea, an isolated inland sea in Eastern Europe, has been devoid of life for decades due to pollution carried by rivers.
BHEL to set up thermal power units in KarnatakaJanuary 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - State-owned engineering and manufacturing major Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has signed a deal with Karnataka to set up three thermal plants with a total capacity of 2,260 MW in the state. BHEL will set up a joint venture with Karnataka Power Corp for constructing a 660 MW thermal power plant at Edlapur in Raichur district of Karnataka, the company said in a regulatory statement.
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