Recalls and Safety Issues

Phthalates Exposure May Double Breast Cancer Risk … Or Not.

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:58:18 +0000

Researchers conducting a study of phthalate exposure and breast cancer among Mexican women reported that metabolites of one type of phthalate are associated with at least twice the risk of breast cancer, while other types appear to lower risk.

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:52:37 +0000

Name of Product: Bicycle Bells

Units: About 1,000

Distributor: Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Manufacturer: Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China

Hazard: The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves children’s bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has “I ♥ My Bike” printed on the top. The green and white packaging reads “bike bell” and “$1.”

Sold at: Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Do It Best Hardware toll-free at (877) 326-8954 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.doitbest.com. Consumers can also email the firm at products@doitbest.com

Source: CPSC

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Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:49:29 +0000

Name of product: DayNa Decker Botanika Candles

Units: About 6,000

Manufacturer: Southern California Candle Co. Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Distributor: Lumetique Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: This recall involves DayNa Decker Botanika brand candles sold in 3-, 6-, and 16-ounce glass containers. The words “DayNa Decker” and Bacara, Bardou, Clementine, Indigo, Leila, Manzanita, Sierra, Taiga, Violetta, Viva, Yasmin, or Zelia appear on the bottom of the green glass container. Only Botanika candles with batch code 9J3, 9K1, 9L1 or 9L2 are included in the recall. Batch codes are printed on the bottom of the glass container.

Sold at: Resorts, spas, gift shops and specialty stores nationwide from November 2009 through January 2010 for between $30 and $75, depending on the size.

Manufactured in: USA

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candle and contact Lumetique to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a DayNa Decker brand product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lumetique toll-free at (888) 872-0228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.daynadecker.com

Source: CPSC

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Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad And Loft Office Chairs Sold Exclusively At Cost Plus/World Market

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:46:49 +0000

Name of Product: Konrad and Loft Office Chairs

Units: About 4,300

Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Hazard: The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The wooden office chairs have the following brand names, SKU numbers and purchase order numbers: Konrad models SKU #415413, and PO numbers 200360055, 200360056, 200360057, 400360062, 400360063, 400360064; and Loft models SKU #415414 and PO numbers 200360058, 200360059, 200360060, 200360061, 400360065, 400360066, 400360074, 400360075. The SKU number and description appear on the sales receipt and original shipping carton. The PO number is located on the underside of the chair itself.

Sold at: Cost Plus/World Market stores and Web site nationwide from January to December 2009 for about $170.

Manufactured in: Thailand

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Konrad and Loft office chairs and return them to any Cost Plus/World Market store for a full refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus Inc. toll free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET any day or visit the firm’s Web site at www.worldmarket.com

Source: CPSC

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Graco Recalls Harmony™ High Chairs

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:43:43 +0000

Name of Product: Graco Harmony™ High Chairs

Units: About 1.2 million

Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Hazard: The screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. This poses a fall hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: Graco has received 464 reports of screws loosening/falling out and/or plastic brackets cracking causing the high chair to tip over unexpectedly. These tip-over’s resulted in 24 reports of injuries including bumps and bruises to the head, a hairline fracture to the arm, and cuts, bumps, bruises and scratches to the body.

Description: This recall involves all Harmony™ High Chairs. The Harmony™ high chair was manufactured from November 2003 through December 2009 and is no longer in production. The model number can be found on the label that is located on the underside of the foot rest.

Harmony™ High Chair Model Numbers
3920BAN	3920BAN2	3920BEB	3920BEBB	3920COV	3920DOH	3920GEI
3920GEIDSP	3920GRN	3920HMP	3920IVY	3920LAU	3920PKR	3930DDH
3930DHO	3935CAL	3935OXB	3935PKR	3935PKRDSP	3935SPM	3935SPMDSP
3935THR	3935THR2	3935THR3	3940BIA	3940BIADSP	3940CAP	3940CLE	3940COT
3940DRM	3940HML	3940MCH	3940NGS	3940SAV	3940SLT	3940SPT	3940STA
3940UNN	3951CLO	3951CLT	3951COT	3951ORC	3951WLO	3955WSR	3960BGN
3960CJG	3960CNP	3960GGG	3980CNR	3E00ABB	3E00BAT	3E00DCF
3E00DCFDSP	3E00DGP	3E00DGPDSP		3E00GPK	3E01BDS	3E01BDSCA	3E01DNY
3E01DNY1	3E01ELP	3E01ELPDSP

Note: These model numbers may begin with the letter A, B, C, or D
Additional Models:		1752404	1755859	1755860	1757259	1757412	1760429

Sold at: AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies “R” Us, Toys “R” Us, Sears, Target, Target.com, Walmart, WalMart.com, Shopko, USA Baby, and other retailers nationwide from December 2003 through March 2010 for between $70 and $120.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Harmony™ high chair and contact Graco to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: To order a free repair kit, contact Graco toll-free at (877) 842-3206 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com. For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC

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Acupuncture Reduces Depression During Pregnancy

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:34:17 +0000

Med.Stanford.edu – Acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.
The study authors, led by Rachel Manber, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, said they hope the results will raise awareness of the problem of depression during pregnancy [...]

Regular Exercise Lessens Anxiety By 20 Percent

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:29:33 +0000

UGA.edu – The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, a new University of Georgia study shows.
In a study appearing in the the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed [...]

Berkeley Scientist’s Herbicide Studies Raise Corporate Hackles.

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:46:22 +0000

Accusations are flying over the latest University of California, Berkeley study on the effects of a widely-used weed killer on amphibian sexuality. And Tyrone Hayes, who conducted the study, believes it is only the tip of the iceberg.

Moms Post-birth Bleeding Tied to Early Radiation.

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:46:22 +0000

Women who had radiation to the abdomen in childhood to treat cancer may experience excessive bleeding after giving birth, new study findings suggest.

Triplet Births Rising And Death Rates High.

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:46:22 +0000

Triplet births are on the increase, even when IVF pregnancies are discounted, and the death rate for triplets is 10 times higher than for single births, Norwegian scientists said on Wednesday.

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