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Recalls
By TIMES WIRES
Published January 29, 2007
Tea lights Company: Sally Foster Inc. Why? The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers. What models? Sold as part of the three-piece Glass Candle Holders with Tea Lights Set, item number S106, in the Sally Foster catalog and Web site. The product's packaging was marked "Votive Holders with Tealights-Set of 3" and "Item Number 2006 157." Only the white tea light candles with clear plastic shells are affected. Where sold? Sally Foster's Web site from July through December and in Sally Foster catalogs from August through December. What to do? Contact Sally Foster for free replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-866-723-0925, www.sallyfoster.com. 'Erie Boiler Boss' boiler controls Company: TAC LLC Why? The boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise, posing a scald hazard. What models? Erie Boiler Boss 2400 Operating Controls and Erie Boiler Boss 1200 Boiler Reset Controls Where sold? TAC wholesalers, independent field offices and original equipment manufacturers. What to do? Contact TAC for instructions. For information: Toll-free 1-866-692-1110, www.tac.com. Leather suitcase trunks Company: Home Decorators Collection. Why? An exterior clasp on the trunk can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes, posing and entrapment and suffocation risk if a child has climbed inside. What models? Catalog numbers 3755910150 (large size), 3755905150 (medium size) and 3755900150 (small size). Where sold? Home Decorators Collection retail stores, catalogs and www.homedecorators.com. What to do? Contact company for replacement or refund information. For information: Toll-free 1-800-464-0164. Travel'N Baby mini hair driers Company: Metropolis Beauty Inc. Why? The hair driers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair drier falls into water. What models? The plastic driers are red, blue or green with a fold-up handle and "Travel'N Baby" printed on one side. Where sold? Independent beauty supply stores, beauty salons and www.metropolis beauty.com. What to do? Contact importer contact Version-X for a replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-800-871-6824, www.metropolis beauty.com. Lesley Elizabeth products Company: Lesley Elizabeth Inc. Why? The products contain undeclared sulfites, which can cause severe or life-threatening reactions in those allergic to sulfites. What models? The affected products were marketed under the brand names "Lesley Elizabeth Inc.," "Lizzie's Kitchen," "Attrezzi," "Bangma," "Doms," "Liebmans," "Robies," "Savory," "Smoke & Fire," "Sociale," "Trade Winds," "Urban Villa," "Westborn Markets," "Wonderful" and "Good Spirits," and include: - Chunky guacamole in 8-ounce and 225-mililiter jars. - Garden vegetable seasoning in 8-ounce, 125-mililiter and 225-mililiter jars. - Brown basmati rice in 8-ounce tubes with a sample bag of dried tomato seasoning. - Short brown rice in 1.28-ounce tubes with a sample bag of garden vegetable seasoning. - Pasta for two dried tomato in 1.28-ounce tubes with a sample bag of dried tomato seasoning. - Pasta for two garden vegetable in 1.28-ounce tubes with a sample bag of garden vegetable seasoning. - Dried tomato pesto in 4-ounce jars. - Sundried tomato dipping oil in 8.5-ounce, 10-ounce and 12-ounce bottles. Where sold? Retail stores. For information: Toll-free 1-800-684-3300, www.fda.gov. Chocolate cream truffles Company: Elegant Gourmet Inc. Why? Product contains undeclared milk, which can cause severe of life-threatening reactions in those allergic to milk. What models? Packaged in three different styles/sizes: a round, brown and beige box with a net weight of 8.8 ounces (246 grams); a pink and white box with a net weight of 3 ounces (85 grams); and a red velvet heart-shaped box with a net weight of 4.5 ounces (128 grams). Where sold? Retail stores and mail order. What to do? Return to Elegant Gourmet for refund. For information: (425) 814-2500. Dietary supplement Liviro3 Company: Ebek Inc. Why? The product contains tadalafil, an FDA-approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), and may interact with prescription drugs and cause blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels. What models? Sold in 10-tablet boxes or 20-tablet plastic bottles. The label warns consumers with high blood pressure not to ingest the product but does not state it contains tadalafil. What to do? Stop using the product, contact physician if experiencing problems and return product to place of purchase for refund. For information: (213) 480-0316, www.fda.gov. Oscillating tower fans Company: Holmes Group. Why? Electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard. What model? Model HT30. Where sold? Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, department and specialty stores. What to do? Contact Holmes Group for replacement instructions. For information: Toll-free 1-800-524-9204, www.holmesfanrecall.com.
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