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Recalls

By Times Staff
Published September 17, 2007

Ohalee FA-A70 youth ATVs

Company: Ohalee Inc.

Why? These ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel. Additionally, the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding covering sharp edges. There is no storage location for the owner's manual, and the manual does not contain complete information on the safe operation and maintenance of the ATV. These defects could result in an unsafe riding condition, posing a risk of injury to young drivers.

What models? Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs, which have the name "Ohalee" on the right and left side of each ATV. The 70cc size ATVs were available in red, blue, and black.

Where sold? Odes Motorcycle

What to do? Contact the retailer for a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-866-867-5976; www.ohalee.com.

Abbott blood glucose meters

Company: Abbott Diabetes Care.

Why? If the meter is dropped on a hard surface, part or all of the display screen may not work properly or may appear blank. That could result in an inability to view blood glucose test results and increase the risk for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

What models? Precision Xtra, Optium, ReliOn Ultima, Rite Aid and Kroger meters.

Where sold? Distributed through retail and mail order pharmacies, physician offices and distributors.

What to do? Call Abbott Diabetes Care.

For information: Toll-free 1-877-844-4404; www.abbottdiabetescare.com.

Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix

Company: Harry & David Operations Corp.

Why?: The product may contain a milk ingredient (whey) not declared in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What models? Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix with a 8221-1 lot code. These products include: Clear plastic bags of soup mix, 12 to 16 ounces in weight, tied at the top with a cream and red colored ribbon. The lot code can be found on the price sticker on the bottom of the bag. Please note that the price sticker states "Fajita Chili."

Where sold? Harry & David stores.

What to do? Call for a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-345-5655.

Zencore Tabs

Company: Bodee LLC Inc.

Why?: Lab analysis by FDA of Zencore Tabs samples found the product contains the potentially harmful, undeclared ingredients aminotadalafil, sildenafil, sulfosildenafil and sulfohomosildenafil. All pose a threat to consumers because they may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.

What models?: Zencore Tabs is sold as a two-capsule blister pack packaged in a retail booklet with five booklets in a box.

Where sold?: Health food stores and online.

What to do?: Contact a doctor if you have experienced any problem.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-935-0296.

Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN security system control panels

Company: Honeywell International Inc.

Why? The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.

What models? Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall.

Where sold? Security distributors.

What to do? Honeywell International is providing a replacement control panel.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-573-0154; www.security.honeywell.com.

'Avant Yarde' decorative glaze outdoor candles

Company: Hayes Co. Inc.

Why? The wax can cause a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What models? Outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue or green. The item number 18134 is on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.

Where sold? Ace Hardware stores.

What to do? Return them to any Ace Hardware store for a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-838-5053; www.hayesco.com.

Cook's Essentials convection ovens with pull-out rotisserie and Deni convection ovens with rotisserie

Company: Keystone Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Why? Wires behind the control panel of the ovens can overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards.

What models? Cook's Essentials Multi-Function Convection Oven with Pull-Out Rotisserie (model number 910500), which also was sold as the Deni Convection Oven with Rotisserie (model number 10500). The model number is on the bottom. These are countertop ovens and the brand name "Cook's Essentials" or "Deni" is on the front right panel.

Where sold? The Cook brand was sold through QVC, and the Deni brand was sold through online retailers.

What to do? Contact QVC or Keystone for a replacement oven or a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-367-9444 or 1-800-336-4822; www.qvc.com; www.deni.com.

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