Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!) To : All From : Robert Richards Date : Wed Nov 22 2000 10:55 pm SafetyAlerts Wednesday, November 22 2000 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Please forward this safety letter to your friends and family. Even if they do not live in an area affected by the following alerts, they may know of people who do. Thank you so much for your support. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Today's SafetyAlerts...(8 Recalls - 4 Nationwides, Others Local to US States.. Exept 1 for Eastern US & Puerto Rico.) Today's Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Texas Firm Recalls Ground Beef Patties Reason: May be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. Distribution: Texas. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/s/00/hh.htm Cosco Inc. Recalls Options 5 High Chairs Reason: Seats may slip from their set height positions or separate from the frame and fall to the ground. Distribution: Not indicated. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/optn5.htm Plush Rabbit Toys Under The Boyds Collection Label Recalled Reason: Choking hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/01039.htm The Morton Paper Co. Recalls Desk Fans Reason: Electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards. Distribution: Metropolitan New York. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/01036a.htm The Howard Berger Co. Recalls Power Strips and Extension Cords Reason: Electrocution, shock and fire hazards. Distribution: Eastern United States and Puerto Rico. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/01036b.htm Jade Pharmacy Brand Meridian Circulation Tablets, Liquid Extract and Quell Fire Tablets Recalled Reason: The products contain a potent carcinogen and nephrotoxin. Distribution: Nationwide. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/00/jade.htm Honda Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Reason: The bolts that attach the handlebars can break. Distribution: Nationwide. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/01038.htm Kawasaki Motocross Competition Motorcycles Recalled Reason: A cracked down tube can result in frame failure. Distribution: Nationwide. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/00/01037.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~ End Recalls Recent Articles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If Turkey Trauma Hits, Hot Line Awaits - Experts offer advice to stressed-out cooks Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105642 U.S. Probes Safety of Goodyear Tires - Focus on light truck tires tied to 15 deaths Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105715 Must We Sleep to Learn? Clues to how we learn emerging thanks to birds Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105034 Andro Could Ring Doping Alarm Bells - Supplement may harbor traces of banned drugs Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105669 Wine, Women and Aggression - Drinking in bars heightens risks for women Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105597 Early Use of Potent Drugs Best for Migraines - Study finds it superior to gradual strengthening Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105664 Study: Many Smokers Have Mental Problems - People with disorders smoke 44% of all cigarettes Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105665 Blue Mood, Red Flag for Depression - Six-city survey says 1 in 10 feeling down Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105316 FDA Approvals: New Scanner for the Colon - Laser device aims at pre-cancerous growths Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105684 And Baby Makes...Misery? Friendship helps keep mom, dad bliss alive after infant arrives Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=105121 _________________ END OF NEWSLETTER _________________ Legal Stuff ~~~~~~~~~~~ Recalls listed in this newsletter may not include the full product line. Product codes and lot numbers are posted on the site when available. In addition we suggest you contact the manufacturer. Copyright 1999, 2000 Safe-T-net, LLC - All Rights Reserved --- CNet/3 * Origin: Alpha's Attic - Tacoma WA - (253)272-8083 (1:138/258) .