Subj : Re: Product Recalls (Real!) To : All From : Robert Richards Date : Mon Mar 19 2001 11:00 pm SafetyAlerts Monday, March 19 2001 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> 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...(3 Recalls today, 1 which MAY be Nationwide.) Today's Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meijer's Recalls Children's Toy Glitter Wands Reason: Burn risk. Distribution:(States Only) IL, IN, KY, MI and OH. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01109b.htm 8 Firms Recall 835,000 Zapper Toys Reason: Choking and aspiration hazard. Distribution: Toy stores, doctor and dentist offices, and carnivals and circuses. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01110.htm STIHL Inc. Recalls Backpack Blowers Reason: The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards. Distribution: Sold through STIHL dealers in California. Read Article http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/01/01109a.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~ End Recalls Recent Articles ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Crash Course - The problems of not eating Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=91422 Viral Link to Leukemia Discovered - It may account for other cancer clusters Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109437 The Irony of an AIDS Vaccine - In some places, live vaccine could increase deaths Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109435 The Perils of Mouth Piercing - Gum recession case latest among hazards Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=107627 Grape Expectations - Seed extract proves a potent antioxidant Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=107538 Older Moms and Birth Defects - Penile abnormalities linked to maternal age Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109415 The Irish Aren't Always So Lucky - Celts at risk of serious blood disorder Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109440 Get Married, Be Happy - It's better than staying single, study says Read Article http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af?ap=55&id=109441 _________________ 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, 2001 Safe-T-net, LLC - All Rights Reserved --- CNet/3 * Origin: Alpha's Attic - Tacoma WA - (253)272-8083 (1:138/258) .