1 ALERT 3 RECALLS.
#1. Import/Export Scam Circulating via E-Mail.
#2. Recall of Belkin Bluetooth GPS Navigation System Batteries.
#3. Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries.
#4. Recall of Fireworks.
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#1. Import/Export Scam Circulating via E-Mail.
Yet another form of Internet scam is circulating via e-mail. This one's called the Import/Export scam and while it takes several forms, it generally asks recipients for help in clearing checks from overseas.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nm_import_scam.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#2. Recall of Belkin Bluetooth GPS Navigation System Batteries.
Belkin is recalling about 10,000 Li-Polymer batterys pack sold with its Bluetooth Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System. The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/belkin.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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NOTICE: The above were sent on 6/22/05, but for whatever reason, were not delivered by the list service provider we use.
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#3. Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries.
Name of Product: Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries
Units: About 10,000
Hazard: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Battery-Biz® has received six reports of batteries overheating and melting.
Sold At: Various national and regional resellers, retail stores and online stores from January 2004 through May 2005 for between $70 and $199.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05204.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#4. Recall of Fireworks.
Name of Product: Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks
Units: About 9,000 units
Importer: American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Hazard: These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Sold At: Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2005 through June 2005 for about $20.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05206.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#5. "SpyKiller" Anti-Spyware Scam.
The FTC alleges defendants sent pop-up and e-mail messages informing consumers that their computers had been remotely “scanned” and that spyware had been “detected” even though defendants had not performed any such scans. The defendants’ marketing materials urged consumers to access the SpyKiller Web site to get a “free scan” for spyware.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_spyware.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#1. Import/Export Scam Circulating via E-Mail.
#2. Recall of Belkin Bluetooth GPS Navigation System Batteries.
#3. Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries.
#4. Recall of Fireworks.
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#1. Import/Export Scam Circulating via E-Mail.
Yet another form of Internet scam is circulating via e-mail. This one's called the Import/Export scam and while it takes several forms, it generally asks recipients for help in clearing checks from overseas.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nm_import_scam.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#2. Recall of Belkin Bluetooth GPS Navigation System Batteries.
Belkin is recalling about 10,000 Li-Polymer batterys pack sold with its Bluetooth Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation System. The battery can overheat, expand, and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or fire hazard.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/belkin.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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##################################################
NOTICE: The above were sent on 6/22/05, but for whatever reason, were not delivered by the list service provider we use.
##################################################
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#3. Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries.
Name of Product: Hi-Capacity® rechargeable notebook computer batteries
Units: About 10,000
Hazard: An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Battery-Biz® has received six reports of batteries overheating and melting.
Sold At: Various national and regional resellers, retail stores and online stores from January 2004 through May 2005 for between $70 and $199.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05204.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#4. Recall of Fireworks.
Name of Product: Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks
Units: About 9,000 units
Importer: American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Hazard: These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Sold At: Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2005 through June 2005 for about $20.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05206.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#5. "SpyKiller" Anti-Spyware Scam.
The FTC alleges defendants sent pop-up and e-mail messages informing consumers that their computers had been remotely “scanned” and that spyware had been “detected” even though defendants had not performed any such scans. The defendants’ marketing materials urged consumers to access the SpyKiller Web site to get a “free scan” for spyware.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_spyware.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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Our Alh Webmaster Alerts Archive has Alerts, Recalls and Warnings and can be viewed at: http://alh1.blogdrive.com/
You can POST YOUR ALERTS on our site. If you have an alert to post online, visit our Post Alerts site at: http://www.the-alh.com/postalts.htm Or at: http://alh-alerts.blogdrive.com/
Send this e-mail to family, friends and associates.
Please forward this e-mail to your family, friends and associates. If you received this from someone and wish to subscribe to our FREE e-mail Alert service, please use the following link:
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Our FREE e-mail Alert mailing-list subscription service is totally confidential. We DO NOT pass your e-mail address on (in any way, shape or form) to anyone else.
Also, we DO NOT endorse any products or services and we DO NOT work in conjunction with any marketing agencies (direct or otherwise) of any kind. However, sometimes we do suggest (and occaissionally recomend) a product or service we have either worked with or believe would be in your best interest.
If any marketer contacts you claiming that we sent them to you, forward their entire e-mail (with full headers) As Soon As Possible to: A0-3@alh_webmaster.mailshell.com (so we can retailiate [pay-um-back])