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| China trying to poison kids again |
| March 28, 2007 at 3:28 pm |
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While I realize most children aren’t gnawing away on their lunch box, I can see these toys definitely ending up in a baby’s or toddler’s mouth. The Fun Ball is orange, about 4 inches around, and printed with “Reg. #PA-10623(HK).” Regent says to return the item to place of purchase, but the thing was only $1 so just get rid of it. Wait, if it has lead in it, can you just throw it in the trash? Who knew a dumb dollar store toy could be such a pain in the ass… Tag: Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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When are manufacturers of kid products and toys going to crack down on China’s ass and stop importing their shit if they don’t stop using lead based paint? We have continued 
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| Estes-Cox Radio Controlled Planes Recalled |
| March 27, 2007 at 2:42 pm |
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This models being recalled are the Sky Squadron Model 4153, sold at Radio Shack, and the Sky Rangers Model 4161, sold at Wal-Mart. Both have rechargeable lithium batteries. Visit the Estes website for more details and exchange information. Tag: Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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Estes, maker of radio control airplanes and rockets — our personal favorite as a kid, with unsupervised use of matches and explosives, whee! — has issued a recall for two of its airplane models due to possible overheating while recharging. There have been 9 reports so far, with one report that the plane caught fire! Call me crazy, but that seems like it would be a bit of an issue… we actually received one these planes last Christmas, but my boys are human wrecking machines and broke it before it even made it to the recharger. This might be the one time those little bastards did me a favor.| Filed under: Baby Carrier and Stroller Recalls |
| Baby Trend Back Pack Recall |
| March 27, 2007 at 2:18 pm |
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Contact Baby Trend’s customer service department at 800-328-7363 with your model number to complete the exchange. Tags: Baby Carrier and Stroller Recalls, baby trend, back pack carrierBookmark to:
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Sheesh, it’s | Filed under: Food Recalls |
| Lawsuits start flying from peanut butter recall |
| March 23, 2007 at 5:57 pm |
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I’m filing this one under, “Wow, I can’t believe it took so long.” According to the website, Lawyers and Settlements (who we love so very much and would NEVER say anything negative or slanderous about, please don’t sue us), lawsuits have started piling up like piling up thingies against ConAgra over a salmonella outbreak in February 2007 tied to their line of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter. Over 300 people became sick including a mother and her children who required emergency services. One family in Pennsylvania has even filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that the victim died directly because of the salmonella she contracted from eating the peanut butter. This is one instance I’m glad I’m a choosy mom who chooses Jif, and will continue to do so. Or maybe I’ll just grow some peanuts in the backyard and make my own… Tag: Food RecallsBookmark to:
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| Infantino SlingRider Recall |
| March 23, 2007 at 4:04 pm |
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The affected models are ones sold between July 24, 2006 and February 23, 2007 and are marked “Made in China”. Visit Infantino’s website for full details and return information. Tag: Baby Carrier and Stroller RecallsBookmark to:
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Infantino has issued a recall of their popular SlingRider baby carrier sold nationwide at Target, Babies ‘R Us, etc., because, whoops, it does the exact opposite of what a sling is supposed to do — hold the baby. It seems the plastic slider on the strap has a tendency to break, and 10 reports have already been filed, with 8 of the kids falling out of the carrier. One of the babies even fractured their skull due to the fall. I could make some sort of Britney Spears joke here, but I don’t want to drive the poor girl back into rehab.| Filed under: Pet Food Recalls |
| Pet food recall caused by rat poison |
| March 23, 2007 at 3:10 pm |
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It seems at least part of the mystery of the massive pet food recall last week has been solved. Menu Foods, which recalled 60 million cans and pouches of pet food produced under such popular labels as Iams, Eukanuba, and Wal-Mart’s house brand, announced that the cause of 16 confirmed pet deaths seems to be rat poison. That’s right, not some strange mysterious bacteria, but RAT FREAKIN’ POISON. Current speculation is that large amounts of the stuff was on imported wheat used to manufacture the food. What the hell? Don’t they wash that shit? In other news, the owner of the boutique pet shop down the street from us just bought a new BMW with all the loot she’s raking in selling her fresh and organic $30 pet food. Tags: eukanuba, iams, Pet Food Recalls, wal martBookmark to:
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