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SOUTH CAROLINA'S NEWSPAPERTM
Posted on Fri, Jul. 04, 2008
Recalls: Streamer fireworks pose risk of shocks
By The Associated Press
About 84,250 Oh Chute parachute with streamer fireworks, manufactured in China and distributed by Fireworks Over America, are being recalled because the parachutes can get tangled in power lines, posing a risk of shocks.
The fireworks were sold at various firework stores between April 2007 and June 2008. Details: (800) 345-3957; www.fireworksoveramerica.com or www.cpsc.gov.
• Girls’ jewelry items tainted with lead
About 13,000 It’s a Girl Thing bracelets, necklaces and phone charms, manufactured in China and distributed by Bead Bazaar USA, are being recalled because the jewelry might contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested.
The jewelry was sold around the country between February 2006 and June 2008. Details: (800) 838-1769; www.beadkit.com.
• Supplements have undeclared ingredients
Jack Distribution and its two wholesale distributors — G&N Works and Devine Distribution — are recalling select lots of Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her supplements because they might contain erectile dysfunction drug components that are not declared on the packaging.
The supplements might contain thiomethisosildenafil, a chemical that mimics the active ingredient in Viagra. This compound could interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease. If the active drug ingredients interact with nitrates, it could cause blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels.
Rize 2 The Occasion was available in single blister packs, and bottles containing three, 12 or 30 pills. Rose 4 Her was available in single blister packs and bottles containing three pills. Both products were sold online and in adult, vitamin and nutrition and convenience stores. Details for G&N Works or through http://rize2.com: (813) 549-4177. Details for Devine Distribution can call (954) 418-9510.
• DC power supplies incorrectly wired
About 160,000 13.8V DC power supplies, manufactured in China and imported by Radio Shack, are being recalled because they are incorrectly wired and pose a risk of fires or electrocution.
The supplies were sold at Radio Shack stores between October 2004 and January 2008. Details: (800) 638-2772; www.cpsc.gov.
• Quick release devices for bikes might break
About 800 SunRingle hollow quick release devices for bicycles, manufactured in Taiwan by Hayes Bicycle Group, are being recalled because they can fail or break when in the locked position. This could cause the rider to lose control.
The devices were sold at bicycle specialty stores and dealers between June 2007 and May 2008. Details: (888) 686-3472; www.hayesbicycle.com or www.cpsc.gov.