Recalls

Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

April 21, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Chairs Recalled from Office Depot Office Depot® Brand Biella Leather Desk Chairs have been recalled. Due to The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. When I was a teacher and a student leaned back in their chair and fell, the accident usually caused a ruckus in the classroom and of course, the Junior High Students thought it was funny. What wasn't funny of course was the embarrassment … [Read more...]

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Ford Recall – 2012 Ford Focus

April 13, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Ford Recall Alert A Ford recall for a certain model year 2012 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured from August 1, 2010, through October 18, 2011. Due to a seal in the wiring hardness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing. **Cheap Talk with Jan! If you are driving any Ford that is one of these model years for the Ford recall, DO make every attempt to get your car in even if you are not having problems. I had two different recalls on my own Jeep; One problem occurred … [Read more...]

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Recall: Carbendazim in Orange Juice Products

February 25, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

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Carbendazim in Orange Juice Products I really love my OJ! We all want to save money--but we also want to stay healthy and not spend all of our savings on Dr.'s bills. One way to stay out of the ER is to make sure you read labels. I may have been more sensitive to this Orange Juice (possible) recall because my daughter is in Brazil supervising other chiropractors on a "Clinic Abroad" trip. My image of Brazil is all foliage, exotic animals, the Amazon River & the ocean, FRESH … [Read more...]

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Recall: 2012 Chevy Sonic—front brake pad may be missing

January 25, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Careful, Careful!! Recall: 2012 Chevy Sonic—front brake pad may be missing. If you are driving a 2012 Chevy Sonic unfortunately General Motors has recalled 4,296 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles from model year 2012, because some may be missing the front brake (inner or outer) pad, which could result in reduced brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash. I had a Recall on my Jeep Liberty--After I had a Crash! I have mentioned this before-but I had a recall on my Jeep Liberty--I had … [Read more...]

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Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard

January 21, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Watch out for the cute eyes! Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard Gosh; I just hate it when a product I love has a recall! However, the wonderful Build A Bear's are so delightful that they are especially dangerous if one of them has a hazard. If you built one of these or gave one as a gift, just check to make sure it isn't one on the recall list! What kid doesn't love a Build-A-Bear? I know mine did. So it's alarming to find out that one of their bears … [Read more...]

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Recall Alert: Crash Risk

January 16, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Recall Alert: Crash Risk Have you ever had something unexpected happen with your car and it caused an accident or damage and you knew it wasn't caused by something you did? Well perhaps your vehicle has an issue or a recall out on it. This post is about a specific Ford recall. However, my advice is to check periodically on your own vehicle to see if there are any recalls that come up. I love my Jeep Liberty and I loved my Jeep Cherokee before that. I keep my cars FOREVER. Ironically. … [Read more...]

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Recall Alert: Undeclared Allergens!

January 15, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Recall Alert: Undeclared Allergens! Holy Shit! If you have been keeping up with my trials and tribulations about my food allergy to mushrooms and how I almost met my demise via a few teaspoons of hot and sour soup that made it's way down my throat -- didn't stay long but the after effects almost killed me. Hats off to Shamrock Foods for recalling foods that may contain allergens. The wimpy among us salute you! Having food allergies makes it difficult for anyone to eat processed food or … [Read more...]

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Recall Alert: Lamps Shouldn’t Shock!

January 14, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Recall Alert: Lamps Shouldn't Shock! Electricity is a good thing but it can be dangerous if the wiring in a lighting fixture is off kilter! Recently Big Lots sold some pretty cute colorful "multi headed" pole lamps that cause just such a hazard! These fashionable 5 head lamps are causing more harm then they are adding style to a room! However, not to worry because the lamps are now on recall! Big Lots has decided to voluntarily recall these due to shock hazards! No injuries have been … [Read more...]

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Recall Alert: Burn Hazard From Honeywell Heaters

January 13, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Recall Alert: Burn Hazard From Honeywell Heaters Although no injuries have been reported, Kaz USA has decided to voluntarily recall Honeywell Heaters due to a potential burn hazard. A part inside the heater can detach causing a burn hazard to consumers. If you own a Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters you should stop using immediately and contact Kaz for a full refund. These heaters were sold at Best Buy, Walmart and Meijer nationwide last year for between $50 and $70. … [Read more...]

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Pottery Barn Dolls Recalled

September 18, 2011 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Pottery Barn Doll Recalls! Urgent! The Pottery Barn has always been one of my favorite stores and I never equate danger or horror with their interesting and unique products. However, The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Pottery Barn Kids, a … [Read more...]

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