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RoundUp - 4th Week of January 2024
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CPSC Recalls
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Maverick Ceiling Fans Could Chop You
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20WvIurmoL/
The CPSC and the Visual Comfort & Company now recall Maverick Coastal 60-inch Outdoor Ceiling Fans as these fan’s blades tend to break and fly off creating impact injury hazards. Affected is Model number 3MGMR60XXX.
About 6400 of these ceiling fans were sold in the US and about 200 were sold in Canada at Home Depot, Circa Lighting and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Build.com, Wayfair.com.
Stop using these fans and contact Visual Comfort at 1-888-475-1136 or via the email techlightingcs@visualcomfortco.com to obtain free replacement blades. The company will pay for blade installation by a certified electrician.
#maverickCoastal #ceilingfan #blades #injuries #recall
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Rhinestone Children’s Tiaras Contain Lead
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20XhsErpLj/
There CPSC and the LordRoadS company are recalling Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras as they contain lead levels that exceed those considered save by federal regulations. Lead is toxic to a child’s developing brain.
About 12,440 of these toy tiaras were sold on amazon.com.
Take these toxic tiaras away from your children and contact LordRoadS via email at simlordroadple@163.com or online at their Amazon storefront in order to obtain a refund.
#tiaras #rhinestone #lead #poisoning #recall
tiaras, rhinestone, lead, poisoning, recall
Ascend Electric Bikes Can Spark
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20YXkorUag/
The CPSC and Pacific Cycle are recalling Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret Electric Bikes due to defective wiring harnesses that overheat during battery charging leading to fires and burns.
About 1700 electric bikes were sold at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores nationwide and online at basspro.com and cabelas.com.
Stop riding and especially stop charging these e-bikes. Go online and enter your bike’s serial number at pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls to confirm that your bike is part of the recall. If so, return the bike to Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s to receive a refund.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-E-Bikes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
#ascend #ebike #wiringharness #overheating #fire #burns #recall
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Allegro Plastic Side Chairs Unexpectedly Collapse
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20ZWPWrxGg/
The CPSC and Clark Associates are recalling Lancaster Table & Seating branded Allegro plastic side chairs that are used outdoors since they break apart landing the user on the ground with injuries.
About 53,800 of these glass-reinforced polypropylene chairs were sold in 14 different colors to restaurants and consumers online at webstaurantstore.com and therestaurantstore.com.
If you have any of these chairs at home or at work, stop sitting on them. Contact Clark Associates at 1-844-895-5694 our via the email allegro@lancastertableandseating.com to receive a full refund or a store credit. To receive the refund, you must submit a photo with the chair clearly labeled “DO NOT USE” in paint or thick, permanent marker.
#lancaster #allegro #chairs #collapse #falls #injuries #recall
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FDA Recalls
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Quaker Granola Rama Llama Bars Are Contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20acCyr2UI/
The FDA and the Quaker Oats Company has extended their recall of Quaker Granola bars, cereals, Cap’ Crunch products, Games Marias cereal, Gatorade bars, Munchies mixes, and snack boxes to include Quaker Chewy Dipps Llama Rama Bars as they have salmonella contamination. The product is no longer for sale but does have a Best Before date of February 10-11, 2024.
Salmonella can trigger a serious gastroenteritis which can progress to a fatal outcome in the very young, elders, and those with weakened immune systems.
If you have these bars in your cabinets, dispose of them safely. More information is available at Quaker Consumer Relations by calling 1-800-492-9322.
#quaker #granola #cereals #bars #gamesmarias #captcrunch #gatorade #munchies #recall
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Byrne Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream Could Be Mighty Nutty
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20bRIlLFLL/
The FDA and Byrne Dairy, Inc. are recalling Byrne Dairy Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream due to undeclared peanuts. The affected product is sold in half gallon cartons with a Last Date of Sale of 10/4/2024. Those with an allergy to peanuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.
The product was sold in upstate New York.
Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund. For additional information, call the company at 1-315-627-1319 or or use the email info@byrne1933.com.
#byrne #chocolate #icecream #peanuts #allergy #recall
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Neptune’s Elixir and Tablets Can Be Addicting and Deadly
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20b_plLTbh/
The FDA and Neptune Resources, LLC are recalling all lots of Neptune's Fix Elixir, Neptune's Fix Extra Strength Elixir, and Neptune's Fix Tablets as these products contain tianeptine. This compound, sometimes called “gas station heroin,” can stimulate mu opioid receptors leading to blood pressure elevation, rapid pulse rate, arrythymias, respiratory depression, suicides, and death.
Do not consume or permit your children or teens to consume these products. Either destroy the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, call Neptune Resources at 1-816-256- 2071.
#neptune #tianeptine #opioid #cardiac #respiratory #depression #suicide #death #recall
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Golden Owl Dried Mango Contains Sulfites
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20c0oKLD-B/
The FDA and the Truong Giang Distributor Corporation are recalling Golden Owl Dried Mango since it contains undeclared sulfites. Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.
If you bought these dried mangos, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Truong Giang at 1-215-456-1883.
#goldenowl #mango #sulfites #allergy #recall
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Robitussin Honey CF Cough Medicine Has Bugs
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C22TNztLlof/
The FDA and the Haleon company are recalling Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrups due to fungal contamination. These over-the-counter medications are a particular threat to those with weak immune systems. The affected lot numbers are T08730-33, T08740-42, and T10808-10.
If you have any of these products and lots, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Additional information is available at the Haleon Customer relations number 1-800-245-1040 or via email at mystory.us@haleon.com.
#haleon #robitussin #honey #cf #cough #syrup #fungus #infection #recall
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UTZ Potato Chips Contain An Allergen
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C20hERGrMM9/
The FDA and UTZ Quality Foods are recalling 88 cases of Utz Wavy Original Potato Chips as they have undeclared milk allergen. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.
These chips were sold in New York City and throughout New York State.
If you bought these potato chips, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, reach Utz Customer Care at 1-800-367-7629 or via email at customerservice@utzsnacks.com.
#utz #potatochips #milk #allergy #recall
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