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Posted: 9:24 AM Sep 4, 2008
Last Updated: 8:29 PM Sep 4, 2008
Reporter: AP

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The following recalls have been announced:
About 400 Deda Forza bicycle handlebar stems, manufactured in Taiwan and Italy by Deda Elementi S.r.l., because the top of the handlebar stem can crack, which could cause the rider to lose control. The company has received four reports of incidents, but no reports of injuries. The stems were sold by bicycle retailers around the country between January and June 2008. They were sold attached to bicycles and separately. Details: by phone at 866-514-5522;by Web at http://www.dedaelementi.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

About 330,000 Circo rosette bobbie socks, manufactured in Hong Kong and imported by Target Corp., because the ribbon on the socks can come off and pose a choking risk for young children. The company has received four reports of detached ribbons, but no reports of injuries. The socks were sold at Target stores around the country between January 2007 and July 2008. Details: by phone at 800-440-0680; by Web at http://www.target.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

About 42,000 MasterForce 3.6-volt cordless screwdrivers, manufactured in China and imported by Menards, because the battery can overheat and catch fire while charging. The company and Consumer Product Safety Commission have received three reports of fires, including one incident of burns to the hand and another of temporary hearing loss. The screwdrivers were sold at Menards stores between April 2007 and May 2008. Details: by phone at 866-458-2472; by Web at http://www.menards.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

About 24,000 Wolf Appliance gas ranges, manufactured in the United States by Wolf Appliance Inc., because delayed gas ignition in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to come out when the range door is opened. The company has received 97 reports of delayed ignition, including 15 reports of minor burns. The ranges were sold at home building and appliance stores around the country between January 1998 and June 2008. Details: by phone at 866-643-6408; by Web at http://www.wolfappliance.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

About 223,000 SlyDog retractable dog leashes, made in China and imported by Worldwise Inc., because the metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog's collar can bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil unexpectedly. This poses a risk of injury to consumers. The company has received five reports of injuries, including facial cuts, a broken tooth, displaced eye lens and a bruised collar bone. The product was sold at Dollar General Stores nationwide from September 2007 through last month. Details: by phone at 888-296-3807; by Web at http://www.squareonesystem.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

About 250 Action Baby Carriers, made in the U.S. by Optave Inc., because the carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. The company has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier. No injuries have been reported. The carriers were sold in various colors and patterns at specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May through June this year. Details: by phone at 800-638-2772; by Web at http://www.cpsc.gov.

About 57,000 Fairy Dust pendants and candle charms, made in Hong Kong and imported by Benjamin International, because the recalled products contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The products were sold at gift shops nationwide from February 2004 through February this year. Details: by phone at 888-249-7639; by Web at http://www.benjamininternational.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

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Posted by: gail Location: hudson on Sep 6, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Other countries is where are company owners wanted to be.They give the people ther much less wages.ect.So we get what we pay for right.I think we need to make things here in the USA and put people back to work here.If I knew the company I was working for could pay me alot more,like they did the americans they left behind,I may not care how good of a job I did either.However No one should have to deal with so many recalls.It seems to be an old story and it may not matter much longer.More will not be able to afford to buy new for much longer.I guess we need to be able to sue for high amounts for the least little things of any recalled item.Something has to stop this.Alot will end some day when not enough can buy.

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  • Posted By: BuzzWhy should the Big 3 be bailed out? GM wants to sell off our discontinue the Saturn, which is affordable but has made no mention of discontinuing the Corvette and other less affordable models. If GM wants help have them pick one particular model in each of its lines, i.e. the Lacrosse for Buick, Impala for Chevrolet and the Aura for Saturn. GM is about as impervious as the out-going President is - they just don't get it! I read and sympathize with the line workers who say they can't even afford to buy a new car from the company that they work for - that's pretty sad and certainly doesn't promote company solidarity. Like I've said before, make the Big 3 sell what's sitting at all the dealerships even if they have to take a loss before making another automobile. Why keep making what nobody wants at prices nobody wants to pay?
  • Posted By: BethThe Big 3 failure would be a major disaster - I agree. However, I don't feel that the government or tax payers should bail them out until they have made the same kinds of concessions that citizens, small business, and union members have already made. Begin by severely downsizing the execs and their benefits i.e. luxuries. Times are tough and they should share in the "recession life style" is part of the reason for decreased car sales. I need a newer car badly, but it's not on my shopping list any time soon. They are flying and driving nice cars. Get real! The union members have suffered considerable cuts already including loss of workers, benefits and wages. Make equal cuts in management, wages, and benefits, then look at union members' additional concessions, and financial aide from the government.
  • Posted By: jonlike i said we the workers will and are getting hurt.they gain we lose
  • Posted By: METhank you UAW, if the union would not have barganed until the big 3 couldn't afford it any more we would all be able to afford nice cars. I was in the union before and it definently isnt all peaches and cream. Sure they will fight to get you more but look what it has done.. Workers recieved more then the company could afford and now more may lose everything. Thanks again UAW. It is flat out B.S. that the government will bail out huge corporations but only give the autos a loan. Its all for the politicians gain, main street America has been hurting alot longer then wall street, but wall street affected the politicians pocket so they did something about it. Mr & Mrs politician help us out, cut your pay & benefits.......quit cutting ours.
  • Posted By: LegallyRadTo Explain: If the banks were not bailed out, that would have affected the big 3, and every other business that deals with the banks (show me one that doesn't). This has nothing to do with Bush. Big 3 are very poorly run, and concede too much to organized labor. The bail out will first be essentially worthless since it will amount to a drop in a bucket, and the companies just blow cash. They need to fail to preserve our American capitalistic economy. Chances are only one or two of them will go out of business, but if they properly restructure then they could be saved... restructuring means cutting labor costs and consolidating products. If you want to blame something, it's mostly due to the mortgage crisis which began with Carter and Clinton who refused to allow banks to ensure that people could actually pay for their loans because they felt it might be discrimination. Look where that policy got us. Bush just happens to be in office when their poorly built floor calapsed.
  • Posted By: MicheleI cannot believe that they are not going to bail out the Big 3.Ford is not even sure it is going to need the money. And why do the banks get bailouts with no questions asked but they make the Big 3 jump through hoops of fire and all they want to do is borrow the money...... Reid is an idiot, and doesn't have a clue of how manufacturing works and what the ramifications down the road will be. Including restraurant, stores, and other service industries closing and going out of business due to lack of business. Let's keep America working!
  • Posted By: George Bush did not run our country in the ditch. He crash it stright into the wall at 100/mph.
  • Posted By: patthis is one more reason we need to thank George Bush for running our country into the ditch!

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